It’s all about safety as Napier-Taupō road re-opens
State Highway 5 traffic moved for the first time in five weeks.
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Tararua District's coastal residents remain philosophical after the cyclone.
MPI helping farmers as they work through cyclone-related problems
Farmers facing worries over stock after Cyclone Gabrielle still have plenty of support.
Road cones 'annoying', causing road rage - Mayor Wayne Brown on his cone crackdown
Auckland Council spends at least $145m on temporary traffic management each year.
Road cone war: Brown seeks to slash $145m spend on AT traffic management
The mayor says roadworks take too long and are too disruptive.
Focus: Transport Minister marks completion of the Western Ring Route
Transport Minister Michael Wood and other officials mark the completion of the Western Ring Route, a 48km alternative to travel through the region in addition to State Highway 1. Video / NZ Herald
Truck convoy makes historic trip from Taupō to Napier
About 30 trucks and trailers lined up on the Rangitāiki Plains for the 7am start.
Malfroy Rd isn't closing for three days: Council clarifies after sign 'confusion'
A confusing digital sign advising a three-day Malfroy Rd closure has been clarified.
Parts of SH2 re-opened as Wairoa brought a step closer to reconnecting with Napier
Two crucial routes in the Wairoa area have now opened to traffic.
Why NZ should lower motorway speed limits for high-emission vehicles
Lower speeds would mean a reduction in both crashes and greenhouse gas emissions.
PM's handbrake leads to review of state highway speed plan
Chris Hipkins says roads that would see reduced speed limits are in areas of high deaths.
One month on from Hawke's Bay's 'most significant' recorded weather event
Cleared silt on residential properties in Hastings will be collected and disposed of.
Essential freight to start moving between Napier and Taupō on Tuesday
A month after Gabrielle, SH5 is still closed to the public, but a breakthrough is here.
Mana whenua bless Bailey bridge construction site for cut-off areas
Blessing for bridge construction to open Tairāwhiti roads.
Editorial: Problems mounting for Govt
OPINION: Our editorial on balancing immediate needs with long-term fixes.
'Literally moving mountains': What it’s like to drive the new $880m 'holiday highway'
The undulating and curved motorway has spectacular scenery.
Focus: What it’s like to drive the new $880 million Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway
NZ Herald was given an exclusive look at the highly anticipated new motorway between Pūhoi and Warkworth as the expected opening date draws near. Video / NZ Herald
Disqualified driver caught breaking rules again on ‘e-bike’
'You have been trying hard yet here you are again and that makes me sad' - Judge Rielly.
Watch: Work continues to open Brynderwyn roads
Waka Kotahi NZTA says their "teams are facing challenging conditions with the ground still moving above and below them, but they’re pushing hard to get the road open." Video / NZTA
Tāmaki Drive caught in a cycle of debacles
OPINION: Auckland Transport's safety and traffic management processes need an overhaul.
Massive truck fire on Akl motorway, Nelson murder mystery & Harry lights up NZ | Focus Morning Bulletin: 8 March, 2023
Massive truck fire sees Auckland motorway closed, how our emergency departments are faring under pressure and Mount Ruapehu keeps its cool for the next ski season in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Cut-off communities near Napier receive boost as dirt bridge opens
Rural communities of Rissington, Patoka and Puketitiri welcome bridge.
More than 100 local roads still damaged: How do councils choose which to fix first?
While repairs to our roads are now under way, which ones will happen first?
Watch: Canterbury driver 'close to death' after near miss
A Canterbury driver says he was 'close to death' with this near miss. Video / Supplied
'Helping out': Man used orange cones to divert traffic away from drink-drive checkpoint
Cooper Couch admits he was 'pretty wasted' when he decided to divert motorists.
Why heavy vehicles are allowed on vital SH1 route
Trucks under 50 tonnes can travel on the Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd.
Permanent closure of Te Puna ‘rat run’ proposed
The prospect of permanently closing the road is up for debate.
'The last thing we need’: Mayor Brown's warning for Aucklanders amid flash flooding concerns
A severe thunderstorm watch covers Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Northland, Coromandel.
Watch: NZ Army builds road to isolated community in Hawke's Bay
NZ Army soldiers assisted contractors and logging crews as they removed slips and trees blocking the road through to Tutira, a remote community in Hawke's Bay. Video / NZDF
Northland news in brief: Police want to reunite boat with owner; truck stuck on Cove Rd
News snippets from across Northland and surrounding areas.
Massive bill to repair roads and, in some cases, move roads in response to floods
Chris Hipkins said it's time to rethink parts of the road network.
Focus: Bridges around Napier destroyed by raging floodwaters
The first look at bridges along State Highway 51 shows many are destroyed by the raging floodwaters of Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Mark Mitchell
Dementia driving test flawed
Opinion: John Williamson says it's a traumatic experience to put any senior through.