Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency general manager transport services Brett Gliddon apologised to Aucklanders for the 'horrific' delays motorists have been facing and warned the structure is still 'vulnerable' despite overnight repairs. Video / Mark Mitchell
The incident took place near the Khyber Pass offramp.
The airbags are faulty, dangerous, potentially deadly and need to be replaced urgently.
As traffic crawls through central Auckland today Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency General Manager Transport Services, Brett Gliddon, revealed there was severe damage to the bridge’s centre span. Video / Sylvie Whinray
A crash blocked a city-bound lane on Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning.
The couple will be forever traumatised by the "tragic" events of that day the court heard.
Bay of Plenty police are urging road users to stay alert and drive to survive.
The road is closed and traffic is being diverted.
The crash on Reed St was reported to police about 9.15pm.
A crash on the Auckland Harbour Bridge is causing delays.
There have been more fines issued during lockdown than during the same period last year.
Anthony McMillan faces five charges, including careless driving causing death.
Vaetasi Asiata was to return home to Samoa on Friday when he died in a crash on Sunday.
Lanes have been closed after the vehicle flipped just after 9am today.
The motorist fled the checkpoint and was followed by the police Eagle helicopter.
7-year-old Aria's brain injury from a road accident went undiagnosed for over a year, now her family is struggling just to get an appointment. Video / Dean Purcell
"I haven't lost a son, I know exactly where he is."
NZTA is using the new method in three sections of the Waikato Expressway worth $1.1 billion. Video / NZTA
Eight other passengers suffered injuries ranging from moderate to severe.
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Over two years since the crash claimed two young boys' lives, their parents want justice.
Two people have survived with minor injuries after a horror crash on Sunday morning. Video / Jed Bradley
Car extensively damaged, corner of house sliced off.
"He was a kind, lovely man, a true gentleman who always had a smile on his face."
The men had been "hugely influential members of the NZ Chinese community".
Motorists were warned to expect delays after the incident.
Early reports suggest one car is upside down and on fire, and the other is in a ditch.
Motorists urged to take extra care while city adjusts to taking its foot off the pedal.
Coromandel locals and tourists have been urged to stay home and avoid the roads.
The number of deaths this month is up on previous years with virtually no foreign drivers.
Bibi Ali of Ranui is survived by her three children and close family.