Brett O’Riley: Time to set new infrastructure priorities
We have to be pragmatic and realistic, and open our doors to overseas funding.
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Iwi around Rotorua support the move to introduce bilingual road signage in Aotearoa.
Opinion: Why we can’t give up on Let’s Get Wellington Moving
It's difficult to have confidence in the $7.4b plan given its history, but we must dig in.
Rush hour chaos as incident forces motorway closure
The road was closed at 4.45pm this afternoon.
State Highway 4 repairs reach a milestone
Depending on the weather, work on the site is expected to be completed in August.
'I hate traffic': Man spends night in campervan to avoid highway delays
He's joined by about 25,000 vehicles a day on the stretch of highway.
Wheel-ly exciting opportunity for students
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Police Commissioner accepts greater risk of deaths after pursuit policy revision
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New study reveals NZ age group most likely to take a road trip
Some of those surveyed are so keen, they'd be open to spontaneous travel on NZ roads.
'What any local would do': Hordes jumping 'horrendous' SH2 queues, council counts show
The council says drivers are already tense enough with the current congestion.
Luke Kirkness: Thinking beyond roadworks to fix pothole crisis
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'Rat runners' label 'unfair to rats': Councillor lashes out over clogged roads
The problem is believed to be making traffic congestion on SH2 worse than it should be.
Focus: Inside the control room responsible for Auckland's roads
Real time operations team leader Mark Hackett and traffic engineer Jwee Goy give a behind-the-scenes look at the Auckland Transport Operation Centre (ATOC) tasked with keeping our roads moving. Video / NZ Herald
New bridge in the works for Waikare Gorge bypass
The project includes 3.9km of new road and one of New Zealand's highest highway bridges.
'It was pretty nasty': Driver hits out as potholes cause damage
Motorists lodge 33 complaints in 10 days.
Waka Kotahi causing ‘mayhem' with Harbour Bridge closures, local board member says
The bridge was closed five times on Saturday as winds gusted to 91km/h.
Auckland’s bus driver shortage almost halved
AT expects to return to operating reliable bus services by the end of September.
Ōringi bridge repairs to get under way early June
Waka Kotahi is still waiting for the go-ahead to repair a bridge damaged in March.
Auckland’s Southern Motorway reopens after pedestrian killed
The crash has closed the northbound lanes on SH1.
Govt provides free public transport for kids, EV boost, and support for highway network
Cheaper public transport helps young people and the environment, says a lobby group.
Northland leaders need more detail on amount of road repair funding
Budget 2023: Northland leader responds to "poor" roading repair package.
Auckland Transport vows to change its tarnished image
AT's acting chairman says they are suffering from a serious lack of trust.
Part of Auckland motorway closing tonight
Congestion has backed up about 4km, Waka Kotahi has told motorists to expect delays.
$500,000 Heads Rd in Whanganui close to completion
"It had recently shown extensive cracking and rutting."
Hipkins received no written advice before announcing start date for new Auckland harbour crossing
National says the announcement was a distraction from Labour's woes.
New $346k pedestrian crossing in Auckland took seven months to fix
Transport Services Limited has declined to answer questions about its work.
SH51 plan revised to avoid further highway chaos south of Napier
New roundabout at Awatoto Rd delayed as drivers fear even more congestion.
'Astounding' rainfall causes chaos: Vital state highways closed
Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit today, bringing intense downpours in some areas.
Wild weather: Drivers urged to take care as heavy rain tears up highways
Muggy downpours have plagued New Zealand all week.
Focus: High-speed crash leaves destruction in Te Atatū
The driver walked away from the high-speed crash on Te Atatū Rd, in West Auckland, overnight before being taken away by police. Video / Hayden Woodward