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Notorious highway black spot to get partial fix
Budget 2023 announced a raft of road projects, including one for a notorious bend on SH1.

Police Commissioner accepts greater risk of deaths after pursuit policy revision
The number of fleeing driver incidents has doubled since the policy was changed in 2020.

Two people dead, one critically injured after crash near Taupō
Police were called to the crash just before 6pm on Sunday.

One dead in crash between ute and truck in Stratford
One of the drivers died at the scene, the other has moderate injuries.

Person critically hurt after serious crash near Taupō
People travelling on SH5 should expect delays.

New study reveals NZ age group most likely to take a road trip
Some of those surveyed are so keen, they'd be open to spontaneous travel on NZ roads.

'What any local would do': Hordes jumping 'horrendous' SH2 queues, council counts show
The council says drivers are already tense enough with the current congestion.

Luke Kirkness: Thinking beyond roadworks to fix pothole crisis
Opinion: Roads of despair - will drivers ever be safe from NZ's pothole epidemic?

'Rat runners' label 'unfair to rats': Councillor lashes out over clogged roads
The problem is believed to be making traffic congestion on SH2 worse than it should be.

Focus: Inside the control room responsible for Auckland's roads
Real time operations team leader Mark Hackett and traffic engineer Jwee Goy give a behind-the-scenes look at the Auckland Transport Operation Centre (ATOC) tasked with keeping our roads moving. Video / NZ Herald

Jenny Shipley to speak on critical infrastructure at Northland event
Northland's fragile infrastructure in sharp focus

New bridge in the works for Waikare Gorge bypass
The project includes 3.9km of new road and one of New Zealand's highest highway bridges.

'It was pretty nasty': Driver hits out as potholes cause damage
Motorists lodge 33 complaints in 10 days.

Rangitīkei 'reasonably under control' after weekend storm
Most of the roads in the region's towns have been cleaned and re-opened.

Waka Kotahi causing ‘mayhem' with Harbour Bridge closures, local board member says
The bridge was closed five times on Saturday as winds gusted to 91km/h.

Person arrested after allegedly stealing car, fleeing 30km down Auckland motorway
Police responded to reports of a car being stolen on McClymonts Rd, Albany.

Ōringi bridge repairs to get under way early June
Waka Kotahi is still waiting for the go-ahead to repair a bridge damaged in March.

Budget 2023: What’s already been announced and where is the money going?
The Government will reveal Budget 2023 today - what has already been announced?

Storm-damaged roads need $185.5m of repairs - but leaders aren't holding their breath
Northland's storm-ravaged roads need $185.5m - but will today's Budget deliver?

Pothole pain: Motorist sues NZTA for damage to his car
After a pothole damaged his wheel one man took legal action.

Part of Auckland motorway closing tonight
Congestion has backed up about 4km, Waka Kotahi has told motorists to expect delays.

Road Safety Week 2023: Northland heroes doing their part
Northlanders urged to be 'Road Safety Heroes' for Road Safety Week.

$500,000 Heads Rd in Whanganui close to completion
"It had recently shown extensive cracking and rutting."

Stopbanks, roads and local response key factors in $941m pre-Budget cyclone relief
Government earmarks nearly $1 billion for cyclone recovery, announced in Hawke's Bay.

Focus: Nearly $1 billion to be spent on flooding and cyclone recovery
PM Hipkins, Grant Robertson and an array of other ministers and local MPs announce plans to splash $941m in Budget 2023 to rebuild communities after various floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Warren Buckland

Hipkins received no written advice before announcing start date for new Auckland harbour crossing
National says the announcement was a distraction from Labour's woes.

Police reopen Mount Maunganui streets after operation
Puriri St and Maunganui Rd were closed while police executed a search warrant.

Stop-go man sacked for drinking on the job
The man falsely claimed it was his supervisor who was drunk and had assaulted him.

Opinion: Why the toll road price hikes really grind my gears
OPINION: If I’m paying to drive on a road, I want the option of being able to safely pass.