'It was a nightmare': Family tells of fatal Christmas day crash
A 22km stretch of State Highway 1. Just why is the notorious section of road so deadly?
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Motorists urged to plan ahead before hitting the road
Holiday traffic expected to build over the next few days as people head back home.
Auckland a city of dreams - if we dare
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Barney Irvine: Lower city speed limits need public on board
COMMENT: Lower speed limits should not be too low for public acceptance.
Boxing Day sales go down a treat in the North Island
More than 70,000 people through the doors of New Zealand's biggest mall on Boxing Day.
Plea to drive safely as road toll heads to 9-year high
Holidaymakers are urged to take extra care when they head to the beach this summer.
Editorial: Growing NZ needs major work on roads
EDITORIAL: NZ's roading network is struggling to keep pace with the demands on it.
Holiday traffic: Congestion builds on country's roads
Exactly where and when the busiest times will be has been calculated by NZTA.
Bus catches fire on SH1 near Porirua
All passengers are off the bus and uninjured but motorists should expect delays.
Editorial: Slow down and live for Christmas
EDITORIAL: Drive safely and have a happy Christmas.
Xmas tragedy: Two kids stranded in NZ after fatal crash
Kerry Sargent was killed in the crash, which happened on October 22.
Double tragedy: Bernie Monk's niece dies in car crash
"We're absolutely devastated. Our families are very, very close."
Police crackdown starts today: 4km/h over limit means a ticket
Drivers exceeding the 4km/h limit will be ticketed over the holiday period.
NZTA safety alert on heavy-vehicle towing connections
Eight certifications revoked from specialist certifier after 'sub-standard' work.
Workers asked to carry out 'risk assessment' before using scooters
Beca says the move supports "safe and sustainable" transport options.
Simon Wilson: The fast and furious vent on speed limits
Lower speed limits will be good for drivers, and great for everyone else in Auckland.
Awhitu crash: Teenage girl now stable, man out of hospital
Four ambulances and two helicopters sent to crash on Awhitu Rd.
Rego costs to change next year: How much will you have to pay?
Around mid-2019, Kiwis may have to spend less or more on registration costs.
Plan to reduce speed limit in Auckland's CBD 'anti-car zealotry'
AT wants to reduce the speed limit in Auckland's CBD to 30kms/h
NZTA boss resigns as review into warrants continues
Fergus Gammie tendered his resignation to the NZTA board, which was accepted.
Proposed law change could force doctors to dob in unfit drivers
A Taupō man ignored doctors' advice to continue driving despite having dementia.
NZTA warns more Kiwi motorists to get WoFs rechecked
Last week, NZTA contacted around 10,000 motorists about the same issue.
Traffic chaos: Breakdown leads to major motorway delays
A truck breakdown is blocking the left lane just after the Lincoln Rd northbound on-ramp.
'These people clearly don't care about their own lives'
Greally called the results of the prevention operation "really disappointing".
5000 cars to get rechecks after inspector suspended
A vehicle inspector in Onehunga was 'non-compliant in almost every area', NZTA says.
Gull announces 10c off per litre discount
From 7am today until midday tomorrow, fuel pumps at Gull around the nation will be busy.
Driver with broken neck climbs out of car
Ryan Walsh was driving along State Highway 7 on Sunday when a tree flattened his car.
Picton car crash leaves one person dead
One dead after two-car crash at Koromiko near Picton.
Auckland's motorways clogged after crashes
Traffic levels are starting to increase as commuters head home.
Another brutal weekend on NZ roads
We are on track for our most deadly year on the roads in over a decade.
Seven injured in State Highway 1 crash
One person has been flown to hospital after being seriously injured in a highway crash.
Auckland a city of dreams - if we dare
Could transforming the central city be done better if officials shed all fear?
Section of SH1 in Atiamuri reopens after sinkhole repair
A bridge on State Highway 1 in Atiamuri is closed due to a sinkhole.