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'Unacceptable': Road workers verbally abused, objects thrown at them
Disgruntled motorists take out roadworks delays frustration on road workers.
Anxious passengers caught up in Auckland Airport traffic gridlock
Ongoing road and upgrade works could continue to cause traffic headaches.
Wellington Airport drops legal action over pedestrian crossing
Airport boss says prolonged legal action won't benefit anyone.
Driver who fired shots during police chase 'a changed man' in tearful court appearance
Northland man has been jailed for firing a gun in the air during a police pursuit.
Man found dead on rural road after midnight
Police were notified around 12.20am and want to talk to motorists who were in the area.
Woman dies in hospital after motorcycle crash
The woman was airlifted to hospital after the crash.
Driver thrown from car in fatal crash: Police appeal for help as investigation continues
Initial indications are southbound car crossed centre line, colliding with northbound car.
Focus: New Auckland parking proposals cause business uproar while others push for alternatives
New Auckland Transport parking proposals have caused an uproar while confidence remains more Aucklanders will ditch their cars for bikes and buses. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Police respond to horror road toll over ANZAC weekend
Assistant Police Commissioner Bruce O'Brien responds to the harrowing road death toll, just months after the launch of the Road to Zero campaign. Video / NZ Herald
Mum, two babies killed: Coroner calls for national review of country intersections
Widespread rural intersection review recommended after mum, babies killed in crash.
The Aussie road sign that is freaking out the internet
Many were 'disturbed' by the rural road sign's warning.
The 160m bus lane snaring $12,000 in fines from motorists every day
Click for cash: A 160m stretch of road generated $4.3 million in fines during 2021.
Police car towed after reversing into barrier pole on Transmission Gully
It's the second incident involving a police car in as many weeks since new road opened.
Jack Tame: Scrapping street parking is actually good for car lovers too
The loudest critics are actually those who will benefit most from changes, Jack Tame says.
Police 'monitoring' notorious gang's motorcycle run
Similar bikie gang runs have left motorists terrified.
Easter traffic crawls after three-car motorway crash, warnings for motorists escaping Auckland
The collision occurred about 10.30am near the Te Irirangi Drive off-ramp.
Left lane v fast lane - the fierce debate about allowing speeding drivers through at 100km/h; take our poll
'The speed limit is irrelevant in this context,' AA's head driving instructor said.
Weather: Fears ex-tropical cyclone Fili could cause 'catastrophic' flooding
Mayor 'preparing for the worst' ahead of ex-tropical cyclone Fili.
'Strategic commodity': NZTA taking control of NZ's supply of bitumen for road building
NZTA is taking over nearly all of the country's bitumen supply vital to road building.
Driving in Australia? This popular action could get you fined up to $760
You may want to think twice about this popular farewell.
Covid blows $350m hole in transport fund, fears infrastructure projects might be cut
Transport funding has been suffering under Covid because people are driving less.
The Front Page: Why Govt's fuel bailout was a mistake never to be repeated
Simon Wilson on the impact of climate change and why we need to act now.
Clean-up on East Coast to cost millions after 'biblical' flood event
The council will be calling upon Government and Waka Kotahi for the financial support.
Crash that killed five teens: How a needless tragedy unfolded
Young driver of packed car with teenager in boot had been drinking before crash.
Dangerous 'lunatic' motorbike ride draws fine, loss of licence
Police called off chase after speeds of 150km/h; remorseful youth handed himself in.
Police called as 'shameless' AT staffer parks on footpath to get takeaways
The AT staffer was shameless and showed no remorse, said a witness.
Most commuters switched to Transmission Gully when it opened
There's a noticeable reduction in congestion after the first day of the road's operation.
SH2 in Lower Hutt clear after three-vehicle crash
Emergency services responded to the incident this afternoon.
Court gives green light to Mt Messenger Bypass but opposition continues
Following six years of court battles, the State Highway 3 roading project is set to begin.
Transmission Gully: Motorists complain of chipped, cracked windscreens on new motorway
The road has opened, and police have already ticketed a number of people too.
'Danger everywhere': Risk of fallen boulders, trees and mud slips for East Coast roading crews
East Coast road damage includes lanes suddenly falling into rivers.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern officially opens Transmission Gully
PM Jacinda Ardern alongside Grant Robertson and Michael Wood officially open Transmission Gully. Video / Mark Mitchell