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Revealed: The toll road that will be first to have its charges lifted - and when
The road has earned $65.7 million since 2015.
Napier-Taihape Rd: Snow closes Hawke’s Bay hill pass road
Snow has caused the road between Taihape and Napier to close.
Cyclone Gabrielle: $120m committed to Napier-Wairoa roadworks
The investment is in 'immediate works' stemming from cyclone damage.
National's BOP transport plans could create 6500+ jobs, says Tolley
And it's proposed to benefit Tauranga "significantly faster" than what's already promised.
Community meeting before Redclyffe Bridge reopening decision
It's almost six months since Cyclone Gabrielle blasted apart the Redlyffe Bridge.
National to scrap $14.6b light rail project
National could adopt a version of light rail in Auckland.
'The road has now collapsed': The residents who fear they'll be cut off
Auckland Transport says the slip is still moving, hindering a fix.
Ice-scraping mornings to disappear from rest of work week in Hawke’s Bay
"We’re just grateful to have some sunshine, even though it’s cold."
Luxon hits back at critics of National's $24b transport plan
The last National Government failed to build a northwestern busway.
Election 2023: Nats vow to make Hawke's Bay Expressway four lanes
National places high priority on the Expressway, Napier-Taupō and Napier-Wairoa roads.
Nats promise to scrap Labour’s lower speed limit rules as AT plans more changes
Auckland's last lower-speed programme cost $33 million.
Watch: Chilling moment head-on crash avoided by just 300mm
The driver was overtaking a 52-tonne logging truck on a corner.
Community comes together at Matariki to honour road death victims
Road safety advocates, community providers honour those who have died from road accidents.
Residents urged to evacuate as rain causes havoc in Canterbury, SH1 bridge closed
Several parts of the major Canterbury highways are closed due to slips.
Contractors' dispute over Transmission Gully settled out of court
CPB Contractors had claimed $75 million against engineering firm AECOM New Zealand.
Fears of fuel tax hikes ahead of transport budget publication
There are fears the Government will announce fuel tax hikes in the next six weeks.
‘The road is safe’: Assurance given to Transport Minister on Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway
The summer floods activated a landslide on the motorway.
'Potentially a safety risk': Minister to be briefed on Pūhoi-Warkworth motorway
The slope above one section is shifting up to 30cm a week at times.
Around 1000 kilometres of Auckland’s roading network due for repairs
The backlog of repairs is expected to take up to a decade to clear.
Bridge vs tunnel: The multi-billion-dollar question hanging over new harbour crossing
One option is far cheaper than the other.
Bridging the gap: Redclyffe Bridge link could re-open in mid-July
Secondary Napier-Hastings bridge nears re-opening - five months after the cyclone.
Downer wins $540m Hamilton road contract
'A big part of this is the planning that goes into the physical works' - NZ country lead.
Hold up: National calls on Waka Kotahi to answer their 0800 number faster
National's call for a timely service as taxpayers complain about phone wait times.
'I don’t want you driving': Daughter told to fly home rather than risk potholed roads
In the past 18 months, 26,350 potholes were reported across the region.
Warning Harbour Bridge likely to be closed tomorrow, trains cancelled
Several lanes were closed and speed limits reduced due to the severe gales.
Pothole plague: Motorist's 'winning formula' for tyre damage compensation
Man takes on Waka Kotahi - and wins.
SH1 Dome Valley to remain closed over weekend
Dome Valley is to remain closed over the weekend and reopen early next week.
Expressway helps lower road toll
AA study shows the importance of the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway.
Watch: 'Jake the bus' Wild altercation on Whanganui bus goes viral
A Whanganui bus driver is threatened by an irate motorist. Video / Kajun Campbell Brooking
‘Ridiculous’: $80m spent on Dome Valley safety project with none on resilience
It comes as another slip closes the busy section of State Highway 1 north of Auckland.
Nats to review Michael Wood’s decision to toll Penlink road and look to extend it to four lanes
Brown went against advice showing tolls would lead to peverse outcomes, says Mitchell.
Watch: Slip causes Dome Valley road closure
Slip comes down over State Highway 1 at Dome Valley, forcing the road to close. Video / Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency