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Driver films crazy overtake resulting in near head-on collision
While driving from Hastings to Tokoroa a driver filmed a car performing shocking overtake of three cars, almost colliding with a van on the opposite side of the road. Source - YouTube/Matt Buckler
Drought-stricken stock cause problems on Northland roads
Northland's drought may be endangering motorists - and stock - as hungry farm animals go wandering for food and water.
Rain not enough to quench Northland pastures
The brief respite of rain for Northland farmers yesterday is not enough to quench the parched pastures.
<i>Ask Phoebe:</i> Planting flowers on roadside verge isn't allowed - it's council property
Planting flowers on roadside verge isn't allowed - it's council property.
Final few metres of SH1 sealed
The final stretch of State Highway 1 was sealed today, allowing drivers a tarsealed ride from one end of the country to the other for the first time.
<i>Ask Phoebe:</i> Slow speeds at Newmarket for some time yet
Work on the Newmarket Viaduct project is scheduled to be finished in 2012.
Change lifts truck load limit to 53 tonnes
Up to 5000 trucks will be eligible to carry heavier loads on public highways from next month.
Black Easter claims nine
Two double-fatalities and the death of a baby pushed the Easter road toll to nine last night.