'Gobsmacked': Nearly $1m spent on consultants to investigate long tunnel
The Minister of Transport says a further $550k could be needed to investigate the tunnel.
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Letters: Road repairs, more on Grey St project, flames of division
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Protecting life: Speed camera aims to reduce car crashes in the Far North
A controversial speed camera is up and running in the Far North.
SH20 lanes now open after slip and fallen tree forced closure
A crash closed a nearby offramp later in the morning, causing further delays.
$4b fund to fix 62,000 road potholes nationwide
More than $2 billion in funding will go towards fixing state highway potholes.
'Distressing': Car dealer closures 'likely' as sales fall for fifth straight month
'Even more daunting than the peak of the Global Financial Crisis.'
'We should be really worried': Gisborne to fight NZTA plan
NZTA may cut emergency event funding, raising local concerns.
Road user charges: 12,000 renegade EV owners now face fines
About 11 per cent of EV owners failed to pay up by the May 31 deadline.
Long weekend traffic builds as holidaymakers return home
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Mangamuka Gorge to reopen by Christmas - weather permitting
A troublesome stretch of State Highway 1 will be driveable in a matter of months.
AA boss Nadine Tereora: From financial woes to leading a top brand
The head of NZ's largest member-based organisation has come from a humble background.
Complex repair job on Mangamuka Gorge nears completion
After years of disruption, Far North's Mangamuka Gorge to reopen before Christmas.
'Riskiest thing we do every day': How can we tackle our high road toll?
A fatal head-on collision is just the latest worrying road accident in 2024.
Kiwirail’s big Budget win good tidings for Auckland and Wellington commuters
Kiwirail has received a $159 million allocation in the Budget.
'True to their word' – infrastructure chief on Budget 2024
'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'
Gang boss with fake motorbike licence unhappy he must now do the time
Albert Epere argued community work was unfair.
What's going on with this Tairua one-lane bridge?
The ongoing bridge maintenance works raised questions among ratepayers.
RUCs for EVs: Many yet to sign up, with deadline just days away
The move will roughly double EV owners' running costs.
NZTA focusing on 'reactive activities' as pothole season arrives
Winter means potholes and flooding are the big issues for motorists.
'Bad taste': Union boss rebuked in stoush over bus stop announcements
Boss distributed leaflets about “excessively loud and distracting” announcements.
AT boss apologises to Mayor Brown over controversial CBD parking charges, delays rollout
AT plans to charge for weekends, including overnight on Sundays, and public holidays.
'Catastrophic': 18m-deep gully leaves community on a road to nowhere
Gabrielle wiped out 50m of the main road to Kererū. 15 months later, it's still cut off.
Environment court rules in favour of NZTA
No regrets: The farmer says he stood by his decision to battle for the Mangapēpeke Valley.
Funding for new roading restricted, ministers pass buck to NZTA, Ō2NL still on list
The minister cites years of budget blowouts and cancellations for the change.
‘No other region would put up with this crap’: Frustration mounts over prolonged Brynderwyns closure
Calls for compensation as frustration grows.
Slip partly blocks SH3: Motorists warned to expect delays
Road users are advised to follow directions from traffic controllers on-site.
Luxon loses bet, dons Highlanders jersey for ZB interview
The Prime Minister lost a bet with Hosking's producer.
Far North news in brief: Kerikeri flights starting, LTP submissions, SH15 speeds
News snippets from the Far North.
Simeon Brown announces Roads of Regional Significance
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announces Roads of Regional Significance. Video / Alyse Wright
Transport Minister announces Roads of Regional Significance project
Simeon Brown says NZTA will take on all associated decision-making responsibilities.
SH29 over Kaimai Range to close for four nights
The closures are needed for asphalt renewals and routine maintenance.
Work begins on median barriers between Whanganui and Bulls
Between 2019 and 2023, there were 159 crashes on SH3 between Whanganui and Bulls.
Gisborne group fights for bridge funding to save family farms
Bridging Tairāwhiti, a Gisborne group, campaigns for bridge repairs post-Cyclone.