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Roadworks to take longer than expected at SH1, Rangiriri
Work on the southbound lanes is to continue until November.
Mainfreight weighs up risk and opportunities in first climate risk report
The transport company was now considering 'applicable emission targets for the group'.
Cyclone Gabrielle: River crossing restores access to farms after seven months
The Glenbrooke Rd bridge was one of many wiped out by the cyclone in February.
Flood repairs well under way for key Coromandel route
Critical repair work is taking shape on Coromandel's SH25a
Southern Hamilton road project paves way for 20,000 new residents
A road project in southern Hamilton will pave the way for 20,000 new residents.
Waikato Expressway closures for roadworks
The area has also been reduced to one lane in each direction with a 50km/h speed limit.
Pre-election EV surge: One in four new cars are pure electric
Sales of higher-emitting vehicles slump. EV advocate calls on Nats to reverse stance.
Lots of roadworks planned for Waikato highways over the next month
Waikato's roads have been under the weather lately, delaying some works.
What non-Tesla owners will pay to use Tesla's charging network in NZ
Tesla operates 30 chargers around New Zealand.
More roads or more cycleways? We compare the parties' transport policies
The Greens wants to build light rail in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Napier-Taupō highway speed reduction saving lives, money
Cost-benefit modelling says avoided crashes created $93 million worth of benefits.
Further disruption on the road through Waipawa
Retailers are asking for no repeat of a without-notice shutdown of traffic.
Auckland’s worst pothole? Massey KFC crater fixed, after a fashion
Members of a local Facebook group offered some robust views on the repair effort.
Road workers race to restore SH6 link to West Coast after flooding
'We've had two excavators, five trucks, two loaders and a [bulldozer] all working on it.'
National ditches Labour’s 'anti-car ideology' - promises to restore speed limits
The policy will starve Auckland Transport of subsidies to lower speeds on local roads.
A Year of Wayne
On the first anniversary of his election as mayor, Wayne Brown talks exclusively to Herald journalist Simon Wilson. Video / Michael Craig
Live: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underway
Landslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.
National will scrap Golden Mile plan if contract remains unsigned
The party says it would be inappropriate to sign the contract this close to the election.
Speed camera trial nabs motorists at 110km/h on Auckland local roads
Motorists caught speeding are being issued with a warning.
Thousands without power after 240km/h winds recorded, flights delayed, roofs ripped off, trees down
More than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.
240km/h winds recorded, SH2 closed, roofs lifting, trees down, homes without power
High winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.
Millions in new costs add to motorway over-run
Waka Kotahi has paid road builders millions more for the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway.
Far North news in brief: Treasure Island panto, highway roadworks and stormwater work
News snippets from the Far North.
Consultation recommended for Whanganui to Bulls median barrier plan
$6 million assigned to start $100m project before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.
Te Huia the only train service sanctioned for running red lights
Te Huia singled out but Waka Kotahi knew of 8 other passenger trains that ran red lights.
Congestion charging: Everything you need to know
One study has suggested a price of $3.50 to drive into central Auckland during the peak.
Simon Wilson: Big plans and bigger problems for transport in Auckland
OPINION: Simon Wilson on transport agreements, disagreements and the truly "farcical".
Watch: Incredible footage shows massive slip east of Ōpōtiki
The road has now reopened in both directions via one lane.
Repairs almost compete on road 'that keeps on giving'
'We just need the weather to dry things out a bit and then we’ll be into the sealing.'
The great divide: Will technology solve the climate crisis?
OPINION: Some say we have to change the way we live, others pin their hopes on tech.
National gets story straight on fuel taxes, clarifying contradiction
The party now says no hikes for three years.