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‘Different boat’: Gisborne Council grapples with speed rule changes
The council's bylaw process complicates implementing the new speed limits.
‘Great news’: Early ramp opening to ease Pāpāmoa traffic
The eastbound ramps at Pāpāmoa East Interchange may open in late 2025.
‘Significant progress’: New road emerging off SH29
A former Caltex Service Station once occupied the site.
Penrose crash: One killed, another critically hurt after driver flees police
A person has been killed and another critically injured after driver allegedly fleeing police in Auckland. Video / Michael Craig/Supplied
One person killed, another critically hurt after fleeing driver crashes into two cars
The major Auckland road remains closed.
Watch: ‘Extremely dangerous’ drivers cut across medians in 100km/h zone to avoid car fire
'Auckland drivers are the worst in the world' was one assessment of the rule-breaking.
Car fire on State Highway 20, Auckland, caused chaos for motorists
The northbound lanes on the Southwestern Motorway between Massey Rd and the SH20A interchange had to be closed after a car fire on Saturday night. Video / Fade_oclock_nz
Wrong way: Tourist wins refund despite crashing rental car minutes after leaving depot
The tourist was seen driving on a roundabout on the wrong side of the road.
Simon Wilson: $150b shock – Council v Govt on big Auckland projects
Opinion: Three big surprises came with Auckland Council's infrastructure announcement.
Gisborne highway speed review a ‘relief’ and ‘fantastic news’
NZTA will conduct speed reviews on roads with automatic reversals in Gisborne.
Law firm says ruling over permit to kill wildlife causing ‘big headaches’ for developers
Recent High Court decision finds permit issued to NZTA was unlawful.
How Northland’s new expressway aims to boost the economy
The Government will open procurement for the Northland Expressway project.
Desert Road reopens after closure cost freight industry $100,000 daily
The Desert Road closure forced 800 trucks daily on to a 40-minute detour.
‘The Italians are coming back’ - European firm confirms bid to build Northland Expressway
An Italian firm is one of a number of investors keen to build the Northland Expressway.
Truck crash closes part of SH1 in Waikato, delays expected
Emergency services responded to the incident around 10am.
Cyclist injured in Coromandel crash, road closed
The crash involved a vehicle and a bicycle on Main Rd (State Highway 25).
Watch: Ute driver’s shock at undertaking truck
He overtook the truck using a passing lane before it sped up, he claims.
Hundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/h
Mayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.
‘You just end up hating’: Homeowners fume over road crossing issues
Marlene Person said she watched a glass of water vibrating on the table.
SH29 truck undertaking incident shocks driver
A truck undertakes a vehicle after being overtaken on State Highway 29 in the Bay of Plenty. Video / Supplied
‘Low trust’: Mount Maunganui street closure sparks community tension
Mayor Mahé Drysdale said road changes aim to balance safety and accessibility.
Why vintage car lovers back new WOF proposal
BOP Vintage Car Club says vintage cars rarely exceed 5000km annually.
Dairy difficulties for free-trade deal with India and new expressway plans | NZ Herald News Update
Dairy may prove to be a challenging sell for Christopher Luxon's free-trade deal with India and plans for a new Northland expressway have been revealed. Video / NZ Herald
Govt after funds to build Northland Expressway
The road is estimated to be one of New Zealand's most expensive infrastructure projects.
Armed man shot by Secret Service near White House in critical condition
The man allegedly brandished a gun, prompting multiple agents to fire.
‘Unlawful’: DoC gave NZTA permission to kill kiwi
Ministerial consent now allows construction to continue, despite the ruling.