Holiday road toll rises to eight after two fatal crashes
SH63 is now closed near the Spray River Bridge.
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Watch: Flash flooding on Auckland's Southern Motorway
A motorist captured the results of the deluge of heavy rain on Auckland's Southern Motorway near Penrose. Video / Charles West
How to dodge the traffic on Boxing Day
Presents are unwrapped, leftovers are boxed up and thousands of Kiwis are heading home.
Severe thunderstorms to dampen Christmas for parts of NZ
Heavy rain and hail are expected in the Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne, and Hawke’s Bay.
Traffic held up on Auckland’s northern motorway following crash
Motorists are advised to expect delays.
Road to recovery
Waka Kotahi contractors have started a major nationwide roading repair and remediation project as a growing number of motorists describe the state of the roads as the “worst” they’ve ever been Video / Waka Kotahi
Tarseal peel-off - again: Dome Valley road surface lifts less than a week after repairs
Motorists on highway stretch north of Auckland are once again crawling amid road issues.
Early Christmas for drivers as new expressway set to open
The opening of the new road has come down to the wire.
Letters: Hard yards for seasonal workers
OPINION: Letters on income insurance, David Seymour, co-governance, and Ukraine.
Watch: State highway 'bleeds' under traffic
Motorist Laura Ward said the highway had been resealed three times in the last six months.
Tar seal peel-off: 58 motorists seek compensation for damage
Fulton Hogan is working with motorists whose cars have been directly affected by the road.
State highway hell: How an entire section of tarseal peeled off, damaging cars
A Waka Kotahi spokesperson told the Herald they were aware of chipseal issues.
Sticky situation: Newly tarred part of SH1 peels off
Police have received more than 40 complaints from upset motorists with tar on their cars.
300,000 fans flock to three major Auckland events: What you need to know
Auckland get ready ... more than 300,000 fans expected to descend on city centre.
Surprise truce: Port move, light rail in plan as Brown, Govt agree to peace pact
Auckland's mayor and the transport minister are putting aside their differences.
Canterbury town stuck on a highway still feels ignored
The Government has made safety improvements, but Woodend locals want more.
Almost 10k drivers flee cops, Whakaari eruption anniversary & Brittney Griner prisoner swap | Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 December, 2022
Stats reveal how many drivers have fled police, dramatic twist in the baby blood donor battle and Russia hands over US basketball star in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Big roading project kicks off after five deaths and 30 injuries
The $41m Waimakariri project will tend to a dangerous stretch of State Highway 1.
Watch: Tense moment as boat & trailer almost flip on Auckland motorway
The swaying boat & trailer was spotted on Auckland's State Highway 20. Video / Supplied
Focus: Fatal crash in Parnell
Emergency services rush to the scene of a single-vehicle fatal crash in Parnell. Video / NZME
Garth Falconer: The other side of the Auckland harbour bridge debate
OPINION: Urban designer says Auckland should choose the next Waitematā crossing.
Watch: Police commissioner announces pursuit policy changes
Speaking with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking, Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said the new focus towards repeat serious offending was a response to multiple businesses being targeted. Video / Newstalk ZB
'We're in limbo': Far North residents slam Govt over slow Mangamuka work
Locals and mayor 'incredibly frustrated' with no end in sight for SH1 opening.
$2b raid: How emergency Covid funds were redirected to bolster Budget '22
Former Treasury adviser says it was an “accounting trick”.
Infrastructure report: A record pipeline of road and rail projects
Michael Wood is aiming to decarbonise the country’s transport system.
Infrastructure: Breaking down barriers to sustainable success
Our approach to infrastructure is not working, so what do we need to do differently?
Chris Bishop: Results of underinvested infrastructure in plain sight
COMMENT: We need new tools to better use what we have already.
Ross Copland: Everyone has a role to play in infrastructure
OPINION: Our infrastructure challenges require sustained effort from the Government.
'Vast' infrastructure plans hit big cost speed bump
An action plan for building New Zealand’s vital infrastructure will be out shortly.
Motorcyclist killed in Mauku bus collision
The crash near Pukekohe was reported just after 6pm.
Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway at critical stage for Christmas opening
The new four-lane motorway is meant to open in time for the holidays.
One injured in crash, SH1 near Bryderwyn, Kaipara closed
Diversions are in place, motorists are advised to expect delays.
Auckland traffic delays: Two crashes on Southwestern Motorway prompt lane closures
Motorists are advised to take a different route.