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Simon Wilson: Yes that’s the mayor swimming in Auckland’s brand new pool
OPINION: Love this City, this week with rates, roads, bus-stops and swimming pools.
Mangamuka Gorge reopens after $204m repair, restoring key route
Far North residents celebrate as Mangamuka Gorge reopens, ending costly detours.
Opening of Mangamuka Gorge
State Highway 1 in the Far North is once again open after years of closures from storm damage. Video / David Fisher, NZTA
Highway chokepoints this Christmas season
Holidaymakers in Auckland and Wellington can expect the heaviest traffic before Christmas and again before New Year. Video / Alyse Wright, NZ Herald
Traffic management in place at Tairua trouble spot over peak summer period
Tairua’s one-lane Pepe Stream bridge becomes a significant bottleneck every summer.
Roads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crash
Parts of the motorway network will be clogged during the Christmas exodus.
Significant delays on SH1 near Cambridge after truck and car crash
'Delay your journey or expect delays until vehicle recovery can be completed.'
Construction starts on SH29 signalised crossing
A signalised crossing is being constructed on the corner of Cambridge Rd and SH29.
Almost 80% of cyclone repair projects on Tairāwhiti highways completed
TREC praises iwi, communities for support during highway repairs.
Timber bridges could become 'new norm' for NZ
SH26 between Thames and Paeroa is to close for a month for a bridge build.
SH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolled
A police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.
Letters: Should patch ban apply at funerals? Toll road system works
OPINION: 'The Cook Strait crossing is even more important than a second harbour bridge.'
Revealed: What it will cost to travel on NZ's three new toll roads
A suite of rates has been unveiled, depending on when and how far you travel.
'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdles
Mayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits
SH1 at Karāpiro to close up to four times a year for maintenance works
The first closure will take place for four days in January.
Major North Island roundabout milestone approaches
Construction of the new 60m Piarere roundabout is reaching another milestone.
Coast bridge lifted again
The Rotokautuku Bridge on SH35 near Ruatōria was lifted again yesterday.
Opposition to multi-billion dollar Beachlands scheme settled
'Development process can now move forward with the next phase of planning.'
Watch: Dashcam footage of 'undertaking' divides opinion
The passing manoeuvre has divided opinion online.
Half-kilometre of SH2 in Waipawa set for rebuild
A 500-metre stretch of State Highway 2 will get a makeover starting on January 13.
Watch: Five arrests, motorcycles seized after police crackdown on illegal dirt biker gang
One person said they saw a large group of unruly riders being followed by police.
Residents 'insulted' after NZTA scraps upgrade for 'worst intersection in NZ'
The intersection is described as the worst in New Zealand.
Oliver Hartwich: From comedy dreams to reshaping NZ public policy
Dr Oliver Hartwich, head of The New Zealand Initiative, pushes for improved education policy.
NZTA says new revenue needed and is discussing structure of debts
The transport agency will have a $6b annual deficit by the end of the decade.
'Absolutely unacceptable': Investigation after firearm threat against road worker
Police believe the firearm was an air rifle and are working to find the person involved.
Waikato road blocked after car hits power pole
Cambridge Rd expected to be blocked for several hours.