Forestry firms argue against rate hikes, citing already high payments
Residents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.
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Lengthy evening detours for Coromandel motorists this week
Lengthy detours for Coromandel motorists this week.
Cyclone survivor, mayor call for Napier-Taihape Rd to be made state highway
'It’s confusing for people having the road under the jurisdiction of two councils.'
'It had to be done': Why a section of Napier-Gisborne railway line is being taken away
A railway line in northern Hawke's Bay is being removed to move the eroding road over.
Gisborne Herald letters: New crossing points, slash removal, public housing
What Gisborne people are thinking - our letters to the editor for May 17.
Letters: Govt's education 'solutions' are contradictory; motorists just don't get it
OPINION: Also on our readers' minds - city drop-off zones, teacher training and Sam Cane.
'Multiple patients': Trucks and bus collide on SH39 near Ngāhinapōuri
The conditions of the patients are currently unknown.
'Catastrophic': 18m-deep gully leaves community on a road to nowhere
Gabrielle wiped out 50m of the main road to Kererū. 15 months later, it's still cut off.
Environment court rules in favour of NZTA
No regrets: The farmer says he stood by his decision to battle for the Mangapēpeke Valley.
Funding for new roading restricted, ministers pass buck to NZTA, Ō2NL still on list
The minister cites years of budget blowouts and cancellations for the change.
‘No other region would put up with this crap’: Frustration mounts over prolonged Brynderwyns closure
Calls for compensation as frustration grows.
Slip partly blocks SH3: Motorists warned to expect delays
Road users are advised to follow directions from traffic controllers on-site.
Luxon loses bet, dons Highlanders jersey for ZB interview
The Prime Minister lost a bet with Hosking's producer.
New date for Brynderwyns reopening announced
NZTA announces a new date for the Brynderwyns reopening.
Motorists asked to prepare for congestion between Cambridge and Piarere
The SH1 safety improvements are in the final stages.
Simeon Brown announces Roads of Regional Significance
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announces Roads of Regional Significance. Video / Alyse Wright
Transport Minister announces Roads of Regional Significance project
Simeon Brown says NZTA will take on all associated decision-making responsibilities.
Who’s doing the checks? Roading expert angry logging trucks allowed on Brynderwyns detour
Months into the Brynderwyns closure, why are some trucks allowed on a banned detour?
Two-truck crash on State Highway 29 leaves debris blocking road
The road was reduced to one lane for several hours but has since reopened.
SH29 over Kaimai Range to close for four nights
The closures are needed for asphalt renewals and routine maintenance.
Rock scaling at Devils Elbow to cause traffic snarls till May end
Plan for night-time traffic delays at Devils Elbow and Waikoau Hill
Work begins on median barriers between Whanganui and Bulls
Between 2019 and 2023, there were 159 crashes on SH3 between Whanganui and Bulls.
Letters: Tikanga Māori has no place in our secular legal system
OPINION: 'The role of the judiciary is to interpret our law, not to make new law.'
Te Rapa section of Waikato Expressway in need of ramp closures until June
Resurfacing works are moving into the next phase.
Economy hanging by a thread: Northland MP urges haste in reopening Brynderwyns
There is still no sign of when the Brynderwyns will reopen following two slips.
Fewer parks: Work on trial changes for Gisborne street under way
Council apologises for 'any inconvenience and will open parking up as soon as possible'.
Detours as asphalt work continues at night
This work will result in a combination of stop-go controls and road closures.
Police issue $3000 of fines at cellphone checkpoint over just one hour
Twenty motorists were caught commiting infringements over just 60 minutes.
Several Waikato roads impacted by NZTA 'reactive repair' works
A variety of safety improvements across the Waikato have started, or will amp up soon.
Pocket rocket: 143 per cent growth for tiny house business, 21st to fifth-busiest NZ house builder
The company targets the budget-conscious, trucking places nationally. Prices from $65,000.
Farmer says road plan will return area to the 'Middle Ages'
Sheep and beef farmer Jared Coogan is worried school children will be put at risk.
Far North news in brief: Glowing witch show, big award for hotel and learn to sew
News snippets from the Far North.
'Diabolical': $23m plan to ease congestion during roadworks but commuters alarmed
A park and ride shuttle service, T2 lanes and a free toll road are measures proposed.