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Retail spending in Coromandel not keeping up with inflation
While visitor numbers were up, local infrastructure was put under severe pressure.
Simon Bridges to become NZTA chair
The former National leader and Transport Minister will chair Waka Kotahi's board.
Pothole fixes and four-lane expressway coming - but local roads need hundreds of millions
Councils still need hundreds of millions to rebuild our cyclone-devastated roads.
'Disappointed': Hamilton City Council cancels 10 transport projects
The decision includes stopping four safety improvement projects at crossings near schools.
Expect delays: Crash closes another detour route during Brynderwyns closure
Another crash has happened on a Brynderwyns detour route.
Auckland Council wants Govt to fund Eastern Busway after regional fuel tax axed
The loss of the tax leaves a $1.2b hole in transport funding.
Traffic lights out after Newton Rd overbridge fire
The fire closed roads and left thick smoke across central Auckland.
'It gave me the screaming heebies': Northlander nearly pushed off road by truck amid Brynderwyns closure
Trucks versus cars during the Brynderwyns closure - what are officials doing this time?
Government's road transport budget means big changes for roads
The Government's $20b transport plan will fundamentally change our transport system.
Simon Wilson: 10 questions for Simeon Brown
OPINION: Productivity, safety, potholes: will the new transport plan deliver any of them?
Drop in speed limits on parts of SH1 between Kaitāia and Pukenui
The SH1 route from Kaitāia to Pukenui gets speed limits reduced.
Slip repairs across Coromandel Peninsula delays traffic
NZTA said from mid-March, traffic management would be in place at up to 10 locations.
Higher fines, fuel tax, hiked rego fees: Your guide to Govt's transport moves
A raft of proposed changes will be partially funded from the pockets of road users.
Freight and infrastructure sectors give verdict on Govt's transport network plans
But Mainfreight boss Don Braid is concerned about a policy silence regarding rail.
Closures, delays on major highways planned for next few weeks - NZTA
A suite of roadworks will disrupt travel throughout major highways.
'Significant delays' expected on SH2 as overnight works carried out
A section of State Highway 2 will have one-hour traffic holds overnight next week.
Piarere safety improvements in final stages
The Hickey Road intersection of SH1 has been known for road deaths and serious injuries.
Council abandons Transmission Gully prosecution, dismisses 17 charges
The regional council is now pursuing another legal avenue to protect the environment.
Cyclone-smashed community's bridge re-opens to light traffic after damage
Temporary bridge partially re-opens.
SH25A to close overnight next week
NZTA said the closure was crucial for the work to be carried out.
Pot plants in potholes: 'Creative' ploy to get road fixed successful
It comes after roundabout grass was baled by a rogue farmer in the same community.
Vandalised signs on Brynderwyns detour causes confusion among truck drivers
Call for Northlanders to unite during the lengthy SH1 Brynderwyns closure.
Final surfacing works to close SH1 offramps at Rangiriri
NZTA hopes the section of the Waikato Expressway will be up to 110km/h by Easter.
Opinion: Talkfests and Nimbyism ruining our roads and housing
OPINION: Some will always oppose the changes that others advocate.
Desert Road works on track for completion
The end is in sight for the latest round of SH1 night closures.
Prankster takes a dig at council by planting potholes
Potholes become pot plants in Te Puna.
Plan scaled back for Waipawa main street upgrades amid Govt review
A major upgrade to Waipawa's main street has now been significantly altered.
NZTA reassures motorists following logging truck crash on Brynderwyns detour
'It’s too narrow and windy to sustain trucks that size.'
Road works scheduled for key western Waikato routes
NZTA Waka Kotahi has released details of new work planned in the next two weeks.
Logging truck crash blocks main Brynderwyns detour less than 24 hours after closure
A truck has crashed on day one of the Brynderwyns detour routes.
Napier's new highway roundabout under budget, as disruption continues into March
Softer aggregate than expected has been discovered where the road will be realigned.
'It was hot!' Auckland traffic worker reveals story behind viral pizza box hat
The Auckland worker who went viral for his ingenious sun protection at mahi speaks.
Northland bridge finally opens, nine years after it was promised
One of Northland's most anticipated bridges will finally be opening.