Four-hour Auckland motorway closure 'excessive' but 'difficult situation' for police – ex-mayor
The AA says the closure must have been 'extraordinarily frustrating' for motorists.
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OPINION: Health and safety rules are costing businesses hundreds of millions of dollars.
Locally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tick
Eleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.
No NZTA funding to replace three cyclone-destroyed bridges
'Some bridges did not meet the criteria, which is disappointing news for affected whānau.'
Dannevirke SH2 northbound closure: detour in place for asphalt resurfacing
Asphalt resurfacing for section of SH2 in Dannevirke.
Bad vibrations: Raised crossing ripped out, levelled after shaking complaints
Locals say council spending on the project has been wasteful.
Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.
Car trapped under pickup truck after three-vehicle rush-hour crash on Auckland motorway
“Delay your journey or use an alternative route.”
Cops assaulted during arrest of fleeing driver
The man was arrested after deliberately driving his vehicle into two police cars.
More Devil's Elbow night closures coming
NZTA has plans for more night work and overnight closures on SH2 south at the Elbow.
Napier stream crash: Car's lucky dip drags on
A neighbour says he watched someone remove a battery from the still-waterlogged car.
Best of the Bay: What Napier residents love the most – and the least – about the ‘Art Deco Capital’
Napier mayor welcomes public feedback - the main gripes will be listened to.
Big cuts coming to AT: 'Blame the Govt', says mayor
The Government cut $550 million from Auckland transport but the council has another plan.
Letters: The truth about teacher-only days; higher speeds pointless in cities
OPINION: Also in today's letters — crime crackdown, 'ordinary' Kiwis, and MPs on TV.
Misspelled road signs called out by residents
The Council and NZTA have both attracted criticism for recent road sign spelling blunders
NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.
'Emotions are still raw': Sons' surprise meeting with man who killed their father
'My appetite is not to keep him in the system,' says victim's son after guilty plea.
Scared kids push to slash speed limit past Gisborne school after cars clocked at 106km/h
Lives at risk: Speedsters clocked driving 106km/h past rural school.
Government promises to consider hiking road charges and tolls before end of term
Transport Minister Simeon Brown hints any revenue increases will be in the form of tolls.
Mood of the Boardroom: Barfoot & Thompson’s Peter Thompson on rising insurance costs
Plus the three biggest worries held by the real estate boss.
Roading resilience projects to be announced soon
NZTA Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to announce $100m for resilience projects.
Leaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansion
The region's population will grow – housing, roading and infrastructure are the priority.
Watch: Sparks fly as motorist drives on rims down Auckland motorway
'There's a reason why cars have four tyres', says AA spokesperson.
Three people injured after truck and car crash on SH3
One man was seriously injured and was transported to hospital by helicopter.
ADHD link to drug use and Interislander saga | Focus Morning Bulletin October 1, 2024
Concerns grow over the link between ADHD and drug use, shocking footage emerges of crash in Auckland, and the Prime Minister hints at a solution for Interislander’s woes.
Simon Wilson: Introducing Infra Boy Chris Bishop, the man with a big bold, not entirely coherent plan
An interview with the serious, if slightly shambolic, new Minister of Everything
'Dangerous': Greens say new speed limit rules will lead to serious injuries
'Kids should be free to walk and cycle to school without worry,' Julie Anne Genter says.
Govt reverses speed limit reductions, opens possibility of 120km/h on new motorways
The changes announced today will start coming into effect next year.
Raft of further work planned on SH2 south
NZTA plans a stack of improvement works along SH2 between Wairoa and Napier.
Mangamuka repairs: Major piling work ends and pre-Christmas reopening planned
SH1 over the Mangamukas in the Far North is on track for a pre-Christmas opening.
Letters: The sweet and the sour on sugar tax; WFH should come with a pay cut
OPINION: More than 100 countries already tax sugar-sweetened beverages.
One dead after crash in Hamilton East
The crash was reported to emergency services at 12.09pm.
'Major milestone': Piarere roundabout opens to traffic
Construction of the roundabout got under way in January.
SH35 bridge work delayed two weeks; SH2 work at Kotemaori from next week
SH35 bridge work is delayed two weeks; SH2 work at Kotemaori starts next week.