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Traffic chaos as crash closes tunnel in Wellington
The Terrace Tunnel closed after a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon.
‘Not far from the finish line’: New approach to Piarere roundabout
The new Piarere roundabout approach will open on February 25.
Which Rotorua roads' speed limits will rise
One local says one proposal could result in injuries – or deaths.
Editorial: 'Faster you go – the bigger the mess' so Govt better know what it’s doing
OPINION: NZ's annual road toll is a national shame and speed is often a factor.
Speed limits back up to 100km/h by July
The speed limits were lowered almost two years ago.
Luxon and Bishop make transport announcement in Wairarapa
PM Chris Luxon and Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced that a number of roads would see their speed limits returned to their previous. higher limits. Video / Mark Mitchell
SH1 closed near Marton after multi-vehicle crash, two injured
Police advised motorists to avoid the area and expect delays.
Logging train revival to help 'deteriorating' Napier-Taihape Rd
'After some pencil-sharpening, we’ve been able to get this agreement in place.'
Watch: 'Red mist' blamed for policeman’s dangerous U-turn in front of truck
The officer is being spoken to, but that's not enough, the affected truckie says.
Letters: Transport reshuffle – Bishop's big chance to change course
OPINION: 'Higher speed limits and more roads are not the solution, they are the problem.'
Aucklanders do better on some living costs than other Kiwis: New report
Aucklanders spend less on energy and more on transport.
Watch: Traffic tail 15km long as road works on SH2 bite, motorists fume
Chipseal works cause heavy traffic, delays between Te Puna and Aongatete.
Ruapehu mayor warns detour delays could impact transport network
Desert Road closure adds 30-40 mins; mayor urges drivers to take care on detour.
Watch: 'Crazy' near-miss on North Island road near Turangi
A driver heading home to Rotorua captured a close call on his dashcam when a car crossed the centre line, January 11, 2024.
Reducing death: Road layout changes under way with Taupō vehicle safety centre construction
The changing road layouts and speed restrictions will be in place from January until May.
Delays after serious crash on Coastal Highway in Tasman
Motorists asked to avoid the area or expect delays after serious two-vehicle crash.
Holiday traffic: Fatal crash in Taranaki, multiple injuries in crash in deep south
It will be a slower drive home for some returning holidaymakers.
'Recipe for disaster': Kiwis urge American tourist to change itinerary
Dozens called her plan dangerous but two Americans said the advice was 'alarmist'.
National's first wave of major new roads, and how existing projects are tracking
National has juggled the new roads it plans to build first from its pre-election list.
NZTA closes passing lanes to help holiday traffic flow
The Transport Agency says traffic moves more 'steadily' with fewer lanes.
Opening of Mangamuka Gorge
State Highway 1 in the Far North is once again open after years of closures from storm damage. Video / David Fisher, NZTA
Roads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crash
Parts of the motorway network will be clogged during the Christmas exodus.
Letters: Should patch ban apply at funerals? Toll road system works
OPINION: 'The Cook Strait crossing is even more important than a second harbour bridge.'
'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdles
Mayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits
Hikurangi locals await end of highway detour disrupting town
Trucks smash $300 worth of antiques by driving through Hikurangi detour.
Residents 'insulted' after NZTA scraps upgrade for 'worst intersection in NZ'
The intersection is described as the worst in New Zealand.
'Doesn't seem to be logical': Improving notorious intersection shelved – again
The Hill St junction is often described as the worst intersection in NZ.