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How a $1.8 billion roading plan was put on ice - and then brought back to life
The $1.8 billion plan for the Wellington region was effectively put on ice in 2018.
The $1.8 billion plan for the Wellington region was effectively put on ice in 2018.
The road might be open, but there are still 224 outstanding resource consent tasks.
Residents say more needs to be done to the local roundabout, only months after an upgrade.
Almost a year on and NZTA is still negotiating the final price tag.
The $445 million road north of Wellington hasn't even opened yet.
High winds today have caused disruptions on the road.
Incidents earlier today blocked lanes and led to long delays for motorists.
Both lanes are blocked as a result and diversions are in place.
Aucklander Geoff Upson's online pothole campaign is generating thousands of views online.
Powerful gusts of up to 90 km/h are expected to cause problems.
She lost a hub cap and the car's wheel rim was bent.
Council asks for patience while homeowners are upset over its poorly maintained roads.
The road to the accident scene is blocked off as police inquiries continue. Video / Gregor Richardson
The plan would make the capital's CBD more pedestrian and bus friendly.
Only one of the eight projects has not increased in budget or completion date.
Only one of the eight projects has not increased in budget or completion date.
Irate motorists want compensation after suffering vehicle damage on Northland roads.
Between 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.
Police were called to the crash at about 9.45am on Thursday.
Tyreese Fleming was sentenced in the Timaru District Court to two-and-a-half years prison, but 15-year-old Javarney's father Stephen Drummond says he is disappointed with the outcome. Video / George Heard
The horrific crash just south of Picton on State Highway 1 and has sent shock waves through the Filipino community and the nation. NZ Herald's Adam Pearse reports. Video / George Heard
There are questions, following a crash, about why New Zealand has so few median barriers.
'We have lost clarity of how we add value, why we are here, what we exist for.'
Support continues for first responders in wake of horror crash, why you could be subject to facial recognition at your local supermarket and it's a chilly start to the week as temperatures plummet in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
The 22 kilometre expressway is near completion. Video / Mike Scott
A friend of the family killed in a horror crash at Picton speaks about the tragedy.
OPINION: What is the price of seven lives?
Shaken locals reported hearing loud bangs and emergency services were called.
Picton crash tragedy, BB guns send mall into lockdown and time to say goodbye to pre-departure Covid testing in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald