Funding for new roading restricted, ministers pass buck to NZTA, Ō2NL still on list
The minister cites years of budget blowouts and cancellations for the change.
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Slip partly blocks SH3: Motorists warned to expect delays
Road users are advised to follow directions from traffic controllers on-site.
Motorists asked to prepare for congestion between Cambridge and Piarere
The SH1 safety improvements are in the final stages.
Police investigate fatal crash in Mangōnui
Police are investigating the fatal crash near the Far North town of Mangōnui last night.
Transport Minister announces Roads of Regional Significance project
Simeon Brown says NZTA will take on all associated decision-making responsibilities.
Cycle safety gets stylish for Taupō competition winners
Five Taupō school students have had their bike helmet designs come to life.
'He was basically dying': Witness' lifesaving move after dashcam horror
Witness describes moment they pulled four injured from crash wreckage.
Driver pleads not guilty to causing fatal collision
The incident between a car and a motorcycle happened on November 7 last year.
70-year-old died in watery crash after chasing man driving his stolen Mercedes
Now the car thief is on trial, accused of causing Allister Christie's death in chase.
Police issue $3000 of fines at cellphone checkpoint over just one hour
Twenty motorists were caught commiting infringements over just 60 minutes.
State Highway 2 shut after crash, fire in Hawke's Bay: Four injured, two critically
The NZTA said SH2 was closed near the intersection with Collins St, Waipawa.
Several Waikato roads impacted by NZTA 'reactive repair' works
A variety of safety improvements across the Waikato have started, or will amp up soon.
New bridge on SH43 officially opened
New bridge on SH43 expected to be a safer traffic route.
Region's driving culture needs to change drastically, say police
Northland's road toll this year equates to more than one death a week.
Hamilton City Council lowers speed limit near schools
Depending on the school's location, the speed limit is permanent or "variable".
Winter road maintenance amps up in Waikato
This means delays or detours in some local areas.
SH3 works see partial daytime closures, delays of up to 20 minutes
Three days of partial closures are planned for Awakino Gorge, Waitomo.
Coastal settlement's repeated calls for speed limit reductions
Little Bay residents plead for speed limit reduction.
NZ approach to youth driver training 'the definition of insanity'
Motorsport park owner says the death of a child takes a long time to heal.
'Will miss you forever': Family pay tribute to policewoman killed after hit by car
Family and friends are paying tribute to policewoman Gail Shepherd, who died on Saturday.
Teen driver admits killing legal executive in crash
Christchurch woman Sandra Loveday was killed in the August smash.
Is this road rule in Bluey legal in NZ?
A controversial road rule discussed on the latest episode of Bluey has sparked a debate.
'So many memories': Close friend pays tribute to teens killed in Nelson crash
The 18-year-olds died in an accident on an off-roading track.
Speed restrictions could give 'false sense of security'
The council is pressing on with a new speed management plan.
Two dead after crash on off-road track
Police were alerted to the crash in Mount Richmond Forest Park about 11pm yesterday.
Police release name of man killed in Somerville Rd crash
James Burt, from Putāruru, was 36 years old.
Manukau crash victim dies in hospital: Cops investigate Te Irirangi Dr incident
The single-car crash happened last Monday, leaving the victim critically injured.
Whanganui Hospital's about-turn on controversial speed bumps
'I couldn’t believe, after everything they said, that they finally did it.'
Two cars crashing into power pole results in minor injuries
Details of latest accident come after the Easter weekend road toll hit a record high.
Simon Wilson: What people really think of cycleways - and other transport revelations
OPINION: In memory of Rod Oram, inspired by Janette Sadik-Khan and Sir Peter Gluckman.
Watch: Full video emerges of 'hate crime' vandalism of Auckland's rainbow crossing
Hooded and masked vandals can be seen filming themselves painting over rainbow crossing.
Driver called to get teens home safely was high on meth
Jacinda Sione-Lauaki was killed when Duanne Towgood lost control on a corner and crashed.
Speed limit reversal likely to affect hundreds of South Auckland roads
The Govt says it plans to reverse Labour's blanket approach to speed reductions across NZ.
Rollers, roadworks and regulations: The crash at a 'death trap' that I saw coming
OPINION: As I drove away I said to myself, 'someone’s going to hit that roller tonight’.