PremiumPremiumAged care$1b developer can build 422-unit Riverhead retirement projectObjections from Crown, territorial agencies to big project mainly resolved by agreement.02 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandPlan formed for SH1 Mangamuka repairs - but it won't fully re-open before May 2024At least another year of Mangamuka Gorge closure as $100m fix-up needed.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBridge over troubled water in RissingtonBailey bridge goes up at Rissington; Dartmoor scheduled for next week.31 Mar 05:01 AM
New ZealandProgress seen on new Manawatū-Tararua highwayFootage of latest flyover of new highway to replace gorge road released.31 Mar 02:09 AM
New ZealandFocus: Second Auckland harbour crossing options revealedPrime Minister Chris Hipkins and Transport Minister Michael Wood lay out the options for a second Waitematā harbour crossing with construction expected to start in 2029. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Wood and Hipkins give second Harbour crossing announcementTransport Minister Michael Wood and PM Chris Hipkins reveal five combinations of tunnels and bridges for a second Waitematā harbour crossing. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Mar 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamantha MotionOpinion: Let's not forget the lives on the line in road cone debateOpinion: Road workers are at the coalface of public roadworks rage.28 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic management measures vandalised at damaged road, council saysVandalism comes at a cost to the ratepayer, the council said.27 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandInterislander ship out of action until mid-April, but promises Easter passengers will sailHowever, other passengers in early April have had their trips cancelled.27 Mar 01:31 AM
New ZealandWatch: Officials unsure of cost to repair SH25AWaka Kotahi's Waikato and Bay of Plenty regional manager of infrastructure delivery Jo Wilton reveals where the agency is at with repairing SH25A. Video / RNZWatch26 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandPolice disappointed at number of tickets issued on re-opened Napier-Taupō RdThe highway has re-opened to the public with temporary speed reductions.23 Mar 01:03 AM
New ZealandIt’s all about safety as Napier-Taupō road re-opensState Highway 5 traffic moved for the first time in five weeks.22 Mar 10:22 PM
New Zealand'There's always something that happens': Cyclone-hit farmers pick up the piecesTararua District's coastal residents remain philosophical after the cyclone.21 Mar 11:23 PM
New ZealandMPI helping farmers as they work through cyclone-related problemsFarmers facing worries over stock after Cyclone Gabrielle still have plenty of support.20 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandRoad cones 'annoying', causing road rage - Mayor Wayne Brown on his cone crackdownAuckland Council spends at least $145m on temporary traffic management each year.19 Mar 06:07 PM
New ZealandRoad cone war: Brown seeks to slash $145m spend on AT traffic managementThe mayor says roadworks take too long and are too disruptive.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Transport Minister marks completion of the Western Ring RouteTransport 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 HeraldWatch16 Mar 11:55 PM
New ZealandTruck convoy makes historic trip from Taupō to NapierAbout 30 trucks and trailers lined up on the Rangitāiki Plains for the 7am start.14 Mar 01:53 AM
New ZealandMalfroy 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.14 Mar 01:50 AM
New ZealandParts of SH2 re-opened as Wairoa brought a step closer to reconnecting with NapierTwo crucial routes in the Wairoa area have now opened to traffic.13 Mar 08:32 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ should lower motorway speed limits for high-emission vehiclesLower speeds would mean a reduction in both crashes and greenhouse gas emissions.13 Mar 08:32 AM
PoliticsPM's handbrake leads to review of state highway speed planChris Hipkins says roads that would see reduced speed limits are in areas of high deaths.13 Mar 06:04 AM
New ZealandOne month on from Hawke's Bay's 'most significant' recorded weather eventCleared silt on residential properties in Hastings will be collected and disposed of.13 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandEssential freight to start moving between Napier and Taupō on TuesdayA month after Gabrielle, SH5 is still closed to the public, but a breakthrough is here.13 Mar 01:53 AM
KahuMana whenua bless Bailey bridge construction site for cut-off areasBlessing for bridge construction to open Tairāwhiti roads.11 Mar 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Literally moving mountains': What it’s like to drive the new $880m 'holiday highway'The undulating and curved motorway has spectacular scenery.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: What it’s like to drive the new $880 million Pūhoi to Warkworth motorwayNZ 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 HeraldWatch10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Problems mounting for GovtOPINION: Our editorial on balancing immediate needs with long-term fixes.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDisqualified 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.10 Mar 05:28 AM
New ZealandWatch: Work continues to open Brynderwyn roadsWaka 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 / NZTAWatch09 Mar 01:55 PM
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
