Road toll rises in holiday period's final hours
Witnesses called for help, but person couldn't be saved after Waikato crash.
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Christmas toll: Nine killed on Kiwi roads
Last year, the Christmas-New Year road toll was 21.
Road works on Forgotten World Highway to continue next year
The entire highway is on track to be sealed by the end of 2024.
Traffic backed up before Harbour Bridge, speed limits reduced, kilometres of queues on SH1
Holidaymakers are being warned roads will be clogged in the afternoon.
Holiday road toll rises to six after Canterbury crash
Two people were also taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
SH5 reopened after crash near Rotorua
A single vehicle collided with a power pole and lines came down across the road.
Focus: State Highway 25A - How a bridge saved a community
Chereè Kinnear travels to the Coromandel Peninsula to meet with the locals who were most impacted by State Highway 25A's closure. Video / Ben Dickens and Chereè Kinnear Additional Cinematography / Corey Fleming Additional Cinematography / Mike Scott
ELE collapse: 750 Filipinos fired from sites
'Workers’ ability to stay here is now under threat, many will find it hard': Mikee Santos.
Whanganui alternative transport unaffected by NZTA funding halt
Use of shared pathways and bus services in Whanganui has increased over the year.
Bay of Plenty roadworks: A summer holiday guide
Contractors will pause work from midday tomorrow through to 8am on January 8.
Beaumont Bridge biggest such project ‘in a generation’
The bridge has been open since July, under temporary speed restrictions.
Letters: Provide incentives to upskill - but only when it's appropriate
OPINION: Provide incentives to upskill staff, but only when it's necessary.
1000+ jobs 'terminated' - Deloitte on 11-office national labour hire business
ELE - global recruiter went overseas, particularly the Philippines, to fill jobs here.
Blockhouse Bay businesses v AT
Blockhouse Bay business owner Matt Borsos along with other businesses are up in arms over Auckland Transport plans for safety improvements for buses in the main shopping strip including a new bus station in front of the green space located dead centre of the village. Video / Dean Purcell
AT's plans to spend up to $300,000 on pedestrian crossing in Blockhouse Bay
Wayne Brown and Simeon Brown are on the war path over costs.
Brynderwyns to close for nine weeks next year, NZTA confirms
Easter is set to be spared as plans for the closure of the Brynderwyns are revealed.
'Absolutely critical': How SH25a bridge was built so quickly
Present were interests from local business groups, retailers and tourist operators.
SH16 closed after truck crash, motorists told to take alternative route or delay travel
The road is expected to be closed for several hours.
Govt and councils agree to kill $7.4b Wellington transport plan
The Government and Wellington councils have put LGWM out of its misery.
'Embarrassing': Simeon Brown criticised for halting cycling and walking initiatives
The Transport Minister said cycling and walking initiatives are a waste of time and money.
Firm fined after truck crash revealed false logbook entries
Truck driver entered rest break in log book hours before he was due to arrive at it.
Shot at, bashed, intimidated: Road workers speak out on 'extreme' abuse
NZTA boss worries for industry's future as half of staff quit within a year amid abuse.
Luxon heckled to repay $8k Tesla subsidy as Govt ditches 'ute tax'
The Government says it will publish a report on the EV law, but not before voting begins.
Construction of key $40 million roundabout at Piarere gets underway
A site blessing was held this week on the dangerous Waikato intersection.
Work on final site of flood repairs on SH4 completed
Work on the site started in early 2022.
Bruce Cotterill: Public transport is going nowhere - time to take to the sea
OPINION: The transport headlines are coming thick and fast; everything is unravelling.
Luxon says Cyclone Gabrielle-hit zones 'not forgotten', SH2 'in really bad shape'
The PM is in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit Wairoa in a change from his duties this week.
Median barriers, wider roads and roundabout transforming one of Hawke’s Bay’s deadliest roads
Safety is at the heart of Napier to Awatoto highway's makeover.
Road extension facing ‘frustrating’ delays
In the meantime, it has allegedly "made a fine airstrip".
Truck crash near Pākaraka
One person was taken to Whanganui Hospital in a moderate condition.
Auckland's new $56b harbour crossing heading for the rocks
Nine plans for a new harbour crossing have come and gone since 1998.
Computerised flyover of the Waikare Deviation
A computerised Waka Kotahi flyover of the Waikare Deviation planned for State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa. Video / Waka Kotahi NZTA