PremiumPremiumOpinionTāmaki Drive caught in a cycle of debaclesOPINION: Auckland Transport's safety and traffic management processes need an overhaul.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMassive 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 Watch07 Mar 04:40 PM
New ZealandCut-off communities near Napier receive boost as dirt bridge opensRural communities of Rissington, Patoka and Puketitiri welcome bridge.07 Mar 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore 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?02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Canterbury driver 'close to death' after near missA Canterbury driver says he was 'close to death' with this near miss. Video / SuppliedWatch01 Mar 10:52 PM
New Zealand'Helping out': Man used orange cones to divert traffic away from drink-drive checkpointCooper Couch admits he was 'pretty wasted' when he decided to divert motorists.28 Feb 05:33 PM
New ZealandWhy heavy vehicles are allowed on vital SH1 routeTrucks under 50 tonnes can travel on the Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPermanent closure of Te Puna ‘rat run’ proposedThe prospect of permanently closing the road is up for debate.26 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand'The last thing we need’: Mayor Brown's warning for Aucklanders amid flash flooding concernsA severe thunderstorm watch covers Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Northland, Coromandel.23 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandWatch: NZ Army builds road to isolated community in Hawke's BayNZ 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 / NZDFWatch23 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Police want to reunite boat with owner; truck stuck on Cove RdNews snippets from across Northland and surrounding areas.22 Feb 06:03 PM
New ZealandMassive bill to repair roads and, in some cases, move roads in response to floodsChris Hipkins said it's time to rethink parts of the road network.16 Feb 03:35 AM
New ZealandFocus: Bridges around Napier destroyed by raging floodwatersThe first look at bridges along State Highway 51 shows many are destroyed by the raging floodwaters of Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Feb 04:17 PM
New ZealandDementia driving test flawedOpinion: John Williamson says it's a traumatic experience to put any senior through.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Which schools are closed in Auckland?Auckland Transport is urging people to avoid all non-urgent travel until Tuesday.12 Feb 05:22 PM
New ZealandDriverless shuttle hits the road in QueenstownThe Ohmio Lift shuttle is being promoted as a 'last-mile transport solution'.11 Feb 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWho’s in charge? The battle for control of the Auckland portWhen Mayor Wayne Brown told the Auckland port company what to do, the company said no.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGetting kids to school a rough ride in NorthlandBuses running behind and parents trying to keep up with fees: what's in store this year?06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel roading crisis, 'recession is inevitable' & PM arrives in Waitangi | Focus Morning Bulletin: 3 February, 2023 Long weekend travellers warned as more rain could be on the way, earthquake jolts the North Island and coroner's findings revealed over washing machine tragedy in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMore money needed for fixing damage to roadsThe fund for fixing damage to roads is nearly exhausted after years of heavy storms.01 Feb 08:33 PM
New ZealandBrace for more heavy rain, Mayor v 'media drongos' & new poll results revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin: 31 January, 2023 North Island braces for more heavy rain, Auckland’s Mayor called out over ‘media drongos’ text and why the battle of the Chrises might not be a good thing in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Jan 04:14 PM
New Zealand‘Very sad sight’: Animals killed, maimed in truck crash - driver hadn’t taken breakCarlos Davies hadn't driven that kind of truck and trailer before.23 Jan 07:05 PM
New ZealandTransmission Gully: Long-term solution takes shape for cellphone black spotsBig fix coming for cellphone users on Transmission Gully motorway out of Wellington.17 Jan 01:11 AM
New ZealandHole-y hell: Motorists' anger as pothole damage complaints hit record levelKiwis road tripping for summer have indicated the roads are in a bad state.15 Jan 05:32 PM
New ZealandNZ's pothole problem, empty building costs millions & death toll rises in Nepal plane crash | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 January, 2023 Record complaints over the state of our roads, the Government’s multi-million dollar bill on an empty building and terrifying plane crash in Nepal in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Jan 04:45 PM
New ZealandAshburton viaduct one of the most hit in the countryThree times in the last three years a driver has crashed into the Tinwald rail bridge.14 Jan 11:07 PM
VideoFocus: New Zealand's 2022 road tollNew Zealand's 2022 road toll. Statistics / Te Manatū Waka - Ministry of TransportWatch07 Jan 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy don't we fix roads before we lower speed limits? The experts reply"Improving road quality is happening, but is necessarily relatively slow.”05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: How lower speed limits will affect long-distance travel timesLower speed limits could slow productivity too, so where should safety balance lie?03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLower speed limits - and upgrades - ahead for 30% of NZ's state highwaysWaka Kotahi's full plan covering speed limit and safety changes is expected this year.01 Jan 05:11 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is the drive to reduce speed limits the key to lowering road toll?Editorial: Waka Kotahi has big plans for NZ roads, but will they be the panacea we need?01 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesPorts of Auckland boss Roger Gray: Supply chain 'balances on a knife edge'Roger Gray: 'We don't deny that we’ve let New Zealand down.'26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow to dodge the traffic on Boxing DayPresents are unwrapped, leftovers are boxed up and thousands of Kiwis are heading home.25 Dec 10:17 PM
New ZealandChristmas rush: Traffic to get busy on major highways across the countryMotorists have been warned to expect delays from early afternoon.23 Dec 07:23 AM
