Gisborne's speed limit changes under threat as Govt shifts gears
Gisborne implemented reduced speed limits in July, supported by public consultation.
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Study investigating speeding in NZ reveals a worrying link between tickets and crashes.
Springs Flat roundabout could enable new supermarket, shopping centre and houses
A new supermarket and shopping centre will be enabled by the proposed SH1 roundabout.
Ironman World Championships will mean busy roads for Taupō
About 6000 competitors plus their supporters are expected from overseas.
Twin tunnels or mega-tunnel? Government reveals its plan for Wellington's future
'These improvements will result in significant travel time savings during peak times.'
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'It was the wind': Drunk truck driver's excuse for swerving all over the road
The driver, who stopped twice to urinate on the road, was nearly four times the limit.
Groundwork begins for four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway, construction start date moved forward
Groundwork is under way and Govt says the construction start date has been moved forward.
Damaged section of SH2 won't have two lanes for 14 months
The 'Devil's Elbow' has 15 major construction sites along it after Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Panicking': Vulnerable elderly left waiting for meals, medicine amid motorway closure
'I couldn’t actually work out a route that was going to work.'
Heavier double-decker and electric buses causing more damage to roads
Heavier buses are damaging roads more than the usual diesel buses.
Four-hour Auckland motorway closure 'excessive' but 'difficult situation' for police – ex-mayor
The AA says the closure must have been 'extraordinarily frustrating' for motorists.
Simeon Brown discusses driver licence wait times initiative
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Big cuts coming to AT: 'Blame the Govt', says mayor
The Government cut $550 million from Auckland transport but the council has another plan.
Misspelled road signs called out by residents
The Council and NZTA have both attracted criticism for recent road sign spelling blunders
NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.
Government promises to consider hiking road charges and tolls before end of term
Transport Minister Simeon Brown hints any revenue increases will be in the form of tolls.
Roading contract corruption case: Subcontractor loses name suppression
Participant in corruption scheme got 12 months home detention, Serious Fraud Office says.
Leaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansion
The region's population will grow – housing, roading and infrastructure are the priority.
Letters: National’s short-sighted ferry proposal is way off track
OPINION: '[National's] proposal to buy non-rail-capable ferries is nonsensical.'
Ryan Bridge: Driven to distraction – are speed limits the issue or lazy Kiwi drivers?
OPINION: Don’t we have to just let people drive and allow accidents to be the lesson?
Hamilton City Council scraps two hours free parking in CBD
Visitors can now park in the CBD for free for one hour.
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Toll plan for new North Island highway faces scrutiny over traffic estimates
'The vehicle numbers do not stack up from previous use and do not reflect real data.'
Letters: The sweet and the sour on sugar tax; WFH should come with a pay cut
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'Major milestone': Piarere roundabout opens to traffic
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Transpower called on to act urgently following investigation into downed pylon
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'No doubt' road works will cause disruption in Waikato in the next six months
Road rebuild works started in several locations across Waikato this week.
SH1 closed in north Waikato due to Northpower grid updates
The work will be carried out on Saturday.