Transport Minister Michael Wood and other officials mark the completion of the Western Ring Route, a 48km alternative to travel through the region in addition to State Highway 1. Video / NZ Herald
Rather than easing, congestion remains after Cyclone Gabrielle.
A confusing digital sign advising a three-day Malfroy Rd closure has been clarified.
Two crucial routes in the Wairoa area have now opened to traffic.
Lower speeds would mean a reduction in both crashes and greenhouse gas emissions.
Chris Hipkins says roads that would see reduced speed limits are in areas of high deaths.
Cleared silt on residential properties in Hastings will be collected and disposed of.
A month after Gabrielle, SH5 is still closed to the public, but a breakthrough is here.
Snippets of news from around the region.
Drone footage reveals the extent of an underslip on SH25 and the scale of work needed.
Blessing for bridge construction to open Tairāwhiti roads.
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NZ Herald was given an exclusive look at the highly anticipated new motorway between Pūhoi and Warkworth as the expected opening date draws near. Video / NZ Herald
Crews have been working since Wednesday to clear the section of the road.
There will be an hour-long window for drivers to get through today.
NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to expect delays on the Southern Motorway.
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Waka Kotahi NZTA says their "teams are facing challenging conditions with the ground still moving above and below them, but they’re pushing hard to get the road open." Video / NZTA
Some roads, like State Highway 25A, just shouldn't be there, says Chris Hipkins.
Model Ys were delivered to customers with a missing bolt that holds the wheel.
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News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
Communities in parts of Coromandel remain cut off from work, school and lifeline services.
Crews are working to reopen the road once again by cutting into the hillside.
Residents were left shaken after a massive chemical truck blaze on Auckland's Southern Motorway sent debris into their properties. Video / Hayden Woodward
Rural communities of Rissington, Patoka and Puketitiri welcome bridge.
Officials continue to monitor the situation.
Dartmoor Road is expected to open with a temporary bridge in four to five weeks.
Two of those taken to hospital were in a serious condition.
There were callouts to 10 properties overnight.
Villagers were protesting poor road conditions, disparity with oil riches.
Partial re-opening has seen heavy vehicle use decrease on he Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd
While repairs to our roads are now under way, which ones will happen first?
It will fall to district councils to determine if they need a temporary bridge.