Watch: Near-miss head-on crash caught on camera, highlights dangers of dynamic lanes
Concerns were raised about the Panmure Hwy Bridge last month. A fix is still in the works.
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A State Highway described as a 'goat track' is among the routes needing urgent funding.
Urgent call for investment in State Highway 35 to protect Tairāwhiti’s economy
Timutimu calls for urgent investment in Tairāwhiti’s roading infrastructure, environment.
Near miss on road AT promised to fix
One motorist has caught a near miss on a dashcam from the Panmure Highway Bridge, where safety features on the road have broken. Video / Supplied
Deaths on Auckland roads halve over the past year
Auckland Transport is cautiously optimistic changes are working.
Man found dead on highway near Raglan
Police are looking for vehicles of interest, a Ford Falcon and a Mazda Axela.
Letters: Delays seeing a doctor; an Auckland Māori attraction for tourists
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Waste of ratepayers' money: Northland MP slams council's speed limit changes
FNDC has gone ahead with speed limit changes the Government says will have to be reversed.
$255m investment to strengthen Gisborne's vulnerable roading network
Mayor Stoltz thanks Govt for investment, highlighting cyclone damage.
'Expect congestion': Waikato River off limits for Māori King's funeral, road detours in place
A section of the Waikato River between the Pūkete Boat Ramp and Huntly will close.
$100m secured for Hawke’s Bay Expressway four-lane project
MP Katie Nimon said it was 'likely' additional Expressway bridges would be built.
Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown calls out construction sector and Govt
OPINION: 'Do you just sign up and take the money?', Auckland Mayor said.
Government’s transport shake-up: New roads in, cycleways out
The Government's new transport plan shows a dramatic shift in approach.
Watch: Auckland the big winner as Govt unveils $32.9b transport plan
The plan sets out how NZTA will spend its funding to improve and maintain the network.
Multi-vehicle crash on Auckland motorway causing significant delays
Police were called to the scene around 11.55am.
Taupō bypass receives $6.6m safety improvement
The improvement marked the completion of the second of three stages.
110km/h speed limit planned for motorway north of Auckland
Motorists could soon be cruising along the 25km stretch at faster speeds.
New deck needed for temporary Waikare bridge
Two nights of closure will be needed for the work.
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Man charged with stealing 50 temporary roadworks signs from Hawke’s Bay highways
The man was arrested after a crash, and “several" reports of dangerous driving.
Building Nations 2024: Users to pay for new roads, upgrades
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Labour not sure about calls for politicians to be less political over infrastructure
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Govt eyes tolls and congestion charging to fund roading
Tolls and fees may be the way forward for financing new highways and decongesting cities.
Piarere roundabout to be in use from September
Construction of the roundabout got underway in January.
State highway to close for police investigation days after serious crash
The scene examination will include an assessment of whether the incident was deliberate.
Police name victim of fatal SH29 crash
The two-vehicle crash closed the highway for several hours.
Highway to success: Dannevirke gears up for new business opportunities
Three Dannevirke wāhine host event to prepare businesses for new highway opening.
Tutira kids got up close to work site at the Devil's Elbow on SH2
Tutira students got a close-up look at Devil's Elbow work, which is progressing well.
Claire Trevett: Govt's fast-track backdown delivers a nod to critics but not a buckling
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State Highway 2 north of Ōpōtiki open again
SH2 north reopened again at 5pm yesterday after contractors cleared remaining slip debris.
Median barrier work to cease on SH2
Residents have been protesting the barriers for several months.
Worked through the night on highway slip near Ōpōtiki
Steady progress has also been made on underslip work on SH38 to Waikaremoana.
Hopes SH2 north can be reopened tomorrow
NZTA hopes to have SH2 north of Ōpōtiki at the big slip site reopened tomorrow.