'Disappointed': Hamilton City Council cancels 10 transport projects
The decision includes stopping four safety improvement projects at crossings near schools.
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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.
NZTA reassures motorists following logging truck crash on Brynderwyns detour
'It’s too narrow and windy to sustain trucks that size.'
Road works scheduled for key western Waikato routes
NZTA Waka Kotahi has released details of new work planned in the next two weeks.
'World's most predictable problem': SH1 Brynderwyns closure angers truckies
A group representing NZ trucking firms is calling for long-term transport planning.
Letters: Take heed of Efeso Collins’ aspirations; Three Waters payouts
OPINION: 'Efeso Collins was a bridge between Pasifika people and the rest of New Zealand.'
'Great concern': Mayor's worry for people using congested SH2 as new route delayed
'You do it one day and it takes one hour and the next day it takes two hours, it's hard.'
Taylor Swift crash victim's sister still in coma, godmother says
The godmother of the two girls involved in the crash has shed more light on the situation.
NZTA backtracks after panicking motorists on Harbour Bridge inaccessibility
Aucklanders are still being advised to be prepared for a swathe of roadworks.
'Working from home' a good option says NZTA as Waihī to Tauranga works get underway
Work on State Highway 2 between Waihī to Tauranga expected to continue into March.
Port Hills fire, ferry fury and Wellington cost crunch | Focus Morning Bulletin February 15, 2024
Christchurch firefighters battle Port Hills blaze, KiwiRail fronts select committee and what’s on the chopping block in Wellington City Council’s cost crunch in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald
Cyclone Gabrielle anniversary, supermarket privacy concerns and fixing the 111 system | Focus Morning Bulletin February 14, 2024
Communities reflect one year on from Cyclone Gabrielle, more privacy concerns for supermarket customers, and why fixing the 111 system won’t be happening any time soon in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Mark Mitchell / Getty
AT building 28 pedestrian crossings on a single project
Mayor Wayne Brown says AT has "lost the plot" on crossing costs.
No cycleways, no light rail - Simeon Brown outlines plans for new Auckland harbour crossing
Auckland and Transport Minister Simeon Brown opens up on plans for the big city.
Community split on Telephone Rd rail crossing fix
NZTA has conducted a survey to assess possible future options for the crossing.
Wayne Brown rules out rates rise to fund Auckland transport projects
It comes after the new Govt announced it will end Auckland's fuel tax on June 30.
Getting from A to B in 2054: The future shape of Waikato transport
Waikato is expected to grow its population from 500,000 in 2018, to 615,000 in 2048.
Letters: Prosecute parents for truancy; solving Auckland gridlock
OPINION: 'Caregivers should be prosecuted for kids' non-attendance.'
'Will leave a shortfall': Mayor's concern as Govt scraps Auckland fuel tax
Transport played a major part in National’s 100-day plan that was released last November.