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![Waikato road deaths six times higher this month than in June 2023](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Waikato road deaths six times higher this month than in June 2023
This time last year, Waikato's road death toll was one. Today, the toll reached six.
![Brynderwyns reopening a success, work will continue until spring](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Brynderwyns reopening a success, work will continue until spring
Afte a four-month long closure State Highway 1 at the Brynderwyn Hills is open.
![Holiday traffic building as travellers leave Auckland for Matariki long weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Holiday traffic building as travellers leave Auckland for Matariki long weekend
There is life south of the Bombays, but it’ll take you twice as long to reach it.
![One dead after serious two-car crash in Gordonton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
One dead after serious two-car crash in Gordonton
A secound person suffered serious injuries.
![Looking forward: Northlanders relieved Brynderwyns open after four long months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Looking forward: Northlanders relieved Brynderwyns open after four long months
State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns is finally open tonight after four months of detours.
![Simon Wilson: Seven ways we could be like Scandinavia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Simon Wilson: Seven ways we could be like Scandinavia
OPINION: Seven things that work well in Scandinavia that we could do too.
!['We’re sick to the eyeballs': Northland businesses angry with region's fragile infrastructure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'We’re sick to the eyeballs': Northland businesses angry with region's fragile infrastructure
Thursday's power cut was estimated to cost $60m in another blow to struggling businesses.
![Two-vehicle crash involving tractor reported on SH3](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Two-vehicle crash involving tractor reported on SH3
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to take an alternative route.
!['Thinking the worst': Medical event mistaken for six-car crash on SH1](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Thinking the worst': Medical event mistaken for six-car crash on SH1
Crews were 'thinking the worst' after being told of a six-car crash.
![Crash near Te Awamutu: Person trapped after car crashes into ditch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Crash near Te Awamutu: Person trapped after car crashes into ditch
The person was rescued by emergency services.
![Caught on camera: Auckland Transport driver runs red light](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Caught on camera: Auckland Transport driver runs red light
Auckland Transport says it is disappointed by the driving seen in the video.
!['Quite stressful': Median barriers causing issues for tractor drivers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Quite stressful': Median barriers causing issues for tractor drivers
Rural Contractors NZ says passing bays or pull over areas needed with median barriers.
!['Everyone is so relieved': Northlanders praise reopening of Brynderwyns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Everyone is so relieved': Northlanders praise reopening of Brynderwyns
Northlanders are rejoicing after news the Brynderwyns will reopen after four long months.
![Matthew Birchall: We need a user-pays model to fund transport infrastructure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Matthew Birchall: We need a user-pays model to fund transport infrastructure
OPINION: Distance-based charging for vehicles should be considered as one funding option.
![Simeon Brown says proposed cuts for emergency road repairs 'challenging' for councils](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Simeon Brown says proposed cuts for emergency road repairs 'challenging' for councils
NZTA is consulting on changes that will give councils less money for road repairs.
![Overnight closures on SH1 at Ngāruawāhia return for two weeks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Overnight closures on SH1 at Ngāruawāhia return for two weeks
NZTA said the closures were necessary due to remedial and safety improvements.
![Alliances align for Ō2NL project](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Alliances align for Ō2NL project
'Signing alliance agreements ... sets the project up strongly to move forward.'
![A big job: SH1 over the Brynderwyns set to reopen after lengthy delays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
A big job: SH1 over the Brynderwyns set to reopen after lengthy delays
The Northland road will be open for Matariki weekend.
![Concerns proposed 110km/h speed limits not suited to Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Concerns proposed 110km/h speed limits not suited to Northland
Road safety advocates say government speed limit plan won't work for Northland roads.
![Bridge vs truck: Whangārei structure hit by vehicle yet again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Bridge vs truck: Whangārei structure hit by vehicle yet again
The Rust Avenue bridge has been struck 15 times since 2004.
![SH2 reopens after logging truck's roll](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
SH2 reopens after logging truck's roll
Logging truck rolls in Hawke's Bay, leaving the main road littered with its load.