Whanganui alternative transport unaffected by NZTA funding halt
Use of shared pathways and bus services in Whanganui has increased over the year.
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Blocked by rocks: Landowner wants $200,000 to reopen beachfront drive
Eru Smith says he's tired of negotiating with council and took matters into his own hands.
'Emotional response' as Coromandel communities reconnected
Motorists can travel the quick way across the Coromandel Peninsula once again.
State Highway 25A, mini-budget and Blockhouse Bay crossing | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 20
State Highway 25A re-opens, the moment of truth for finance minister Nicola Willis and Auckland Transport’s costly plans for Blockhouse Bay in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
‘Good as an airport runway’: 48 patches later, there's hope a pothole plague is over
It’s taken three years, seven complaints, 48 patch-up jobs and an apology to happen.
Brynderwyns to close for nine weeks next year, NZTA confirms
Easter is set to be spared as plans for the closure of the Brynderwyns are revealed.
'Absolutely critical': How SH25a bridge was built so quickly
Present were interests from local business groups, retailers and tourist operators.
Govt and councils agree to kill $7.4b Wellington transport plan
The Government and Wellington councils have put LGWM out of its misery.
Shot at, bashed, intimidated: Road workers speak out on 'extreme' abuse
NZTA boss worries for industry's future as half of staff quit within a year amid abuse.
Construction of key $40 million roundabout at Piarere gets underway
A site blessing was held this week on the dangerous Waikato intersection.
Work on final site of flood repairs on SH4 completed
Work on the site started in early 2022.
Vegan ate too many berries, rushing home for sex: Wildest excuses for speeding revealed
Excuses, excuses, but a new police campaign is no laughing matter.
Bruce Cotterill: Public transport is going nowhere - time to take to the sea
OPINION: The transport headlines are coming thick and fast; everything is unravelling.
Luxon says Cyclone Gabrielle-hit zones 'not forgotten', SH2 'in really bad shape'
The PM is in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit Wairoa in a change from his duties this week.
Median barriers, wider roads and roundabout transforming one of Hawke’s Bay’s deadliest roads
Safety is at the heart of Napier to Awatoto highway's makeover.
Three-year wait for $250m fix for 'critical' highway lifeline
The plan for the slip-site bypass will include what will be one of NZ's highest bridges.
Road extension facing ‘frustrating’ delays
In the meantime, it has allegedly "made a fine airstrip".
Truck crash near Pākaraka
One person was taken to Whanganui Hospital in a moderate condition.
Auckland's new $56b harbour crossing heading for the rocks
Nine plans for a new harbour crossing have come and gone since 1998.
Two arrests on Auckland motorways as Te Pāti Māori protests disperse
Te Pāti Māori says protests planned today are 'just the start' - taking aim at new Govt.
Focus: Protesters gather around New Zealand
Auckland’s Northern Motorway remains at a near standstill coming into the city this morning with Te Pāti Māori protests disrupting peak-hour traffic. Video / NZ Herald
Protesters on the Northern Motorway
Protesters have started their convoy along the Northern Motorway in Auckland. Video / Supplied
Major evening delays due soon on Hamilton to Tauranga route
Remedial works on SH1 at Rangiriri are coming to an end while works on SH29 kick off.
Highways: SH2 Napier-Wairoa to reopen for three hours from 5pm
Waka Kotahi NZTA announces temporary reopening
Christmas lead-up sees roads closed across Coromandel, North Waikato
Waka Kotahi says road renewals season is almost at the halfway point.
SH1B Telephone Rd gets permanent detour signs as no fix in sight
The crossing was closed due to safety concerns in April 2022.
Drones brought in to assess major slip, highway still blocked
The road was closed on Sunday due to a significant slip.
Key Coromandel route on track to reopen this week
Delays caused by Cyclone Lola and site vandalism initially delayed the project.
Slip closes SH2 between Napier and Wairoa for second time in a week
Another slip has closed the road, a week on from a slip which caused a fatal crash.
State Highway 4 retreat project expected to be finished soon
It is the last major repair to be completed on Parapara Rd after the June 2015 floods.
Christmas present for drivers as road crews tackle SH2 slips sites
Three sites have been one lane for almost 10 months since Cyclone Gabrielle in February.