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Speed limit reversal likely to affect hundreds of South Auckland roads
The Govt says it plans to reverse Labour's blanket approach to speed reductions across NZ.
'Delays inevitable': A guide to Waikato roadworks this Easter
NZTA is expecting more than 20,000 extra vehicles on the roads this weekend.
New bridge between Bethlehem and Tauriko to open
The bridge is part of the $655 million Takitimu North Link project.
Thousands of Auckland roads affected by Minister’s speed limit reduction reversal
AT says on roads with lower speeds, fewer people have died or been injured.
Mount Maunganui’s surprise smiley-face roundabout vandalised
The cheerful spot has already been restored - it's just missing one thing...
Rachel Keedwell: Transport plans lack joined-up thinking
OPINION: Pretending we can separate transport and emissions is complete nonsense.
Government to slash road user charges for plug-in hybrids
Plug-in hybrid owners will pay less in road user charges after a change of heart.
Political Roundup: Is Simon Bridges' NZTA appointment a conflict of interest?
The new chair of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has other transport interests.
Quieter: Brynderwyns closure impacting pull for out-of-town house-hunters
'They don’t have to compete with Aucklanders.'
‘Fools in AT’: Mayor’s blunt email to AT CEO on raised crossings
Mayor Wayne Brown shared the frustrations of firefighters on raised crossings.
Sinkhole gets urgent fix
A water leak on Wellington's Aro St was so bad that it caused a sinkhole and started spraying cars before it was urgently fixed. Video / Ethan Manera
Watch: Bus fire closes State Highway One
A bus fire on the Waikato Expressway has closed northbound lanes at Ōhinewai. Video / Supplied
Oops! Govt MPs vote for wrong amendment, accidentally cut proposed taxes for hybrid cars
Labour and the Greens are chuffed Govt MPs accidentally cut taxes for hybrids.
Chip seal programme halted to prevent damage to Beach Hop vehicles
It's shaping up to be another busy weekend on Waikato roads.
Brynderwyn road closure: nearly 100,000 tonnes of soil cut so far
Kiwi sniffer dog among the 520 workers on massive SH1 project.
No more detours: Waikanae River bridge expected to open next month
There has been good progress on the Waikanae River bridge.
Transport minister takes to social media over Waikato Expressway delays
Motorists spent hours getting to their destinations. Others simply gave up and went home.
'Disappointed': Hamilton City Council cancels 10 transport projects
The decision includes stopping four safety improvement projects at crossings near schools.
Expect delays: Crash closes another detour route during Brynderwyns closure
Another crash has happened on a Brynderwyns detour route.
Auckland Council wants Govt to fund Eastern Busway after regional fuel tax axed
The loss of the tax leaves a $1.2b hole in transport funding.
'It gave me the screaming heebies': Northlander nearly pushed off road by truck amid Brynderwyns closure
Trucks versus cars during the Brynderwyns closure - what are officials doing this time?
Government's road transport budget means big changes for roads
The Government's $20b transport plan will fundamentally change our transport system.
Simon Wilson: 10 questions for Simeon Brown
OPINION: Productivity, safety, potholes: will the new transport plan deliver any of them?
Drop in speed limits on parts of SH1 between Kaitāia and Pukenui
The SH1 route from Kaitāia to Pukenui gets speed limits reduced.
Slip repairs across Coromandel Peninsula delays traffic
NZTA said from mid-March, traffic management would be in place at up to 10 locations.
The Government's new transport plans explained
The Government has revealed its plan to get the country's transport network back on track. Video / NZ Herald
Higher fines, fuel tax, hiked rego fees: Your guide to Govt's transport moves
A raft of proposed changes will be partially funded from the pockets of road users.
Buckle up or face a $450 fine - Government gets tough with road users
The policy statement reveals harsher fines and more roadside tests for drivers.
Northland's most lucrative speed cameras revealed
Research suggests the presence of cameras may help reduce the severity of crashes.
Auckland’s worst choke points revealed: Extra buses put on as March Madness bites
Public transport is meant to be better for the city, but it sucks, says one commuter.
Piarere safety improvements in final stages
The Hickey Road intersection of SH1 has been known for road deaths and serious injuries.
SH25A to close overnight next week
NZTA said the closure was crucial for the work to be carried out.
Final surfacing works to close SH1 offramps at Rangiriri
NZTA hopes the section of the Waikato Expressway will be up to 110km/h by Easter.