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"I won’t ride down that end of Oceanbeach Rd anymore."
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Mega 422-unit retirement village faces opposition from AT, council
Council submissions cited 'significant concerns' about the plans, and potential flooding.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Coromandel residents worry road woes will mean trouble getting healthcare
Some residents have moved from the peninsula to be closer to hospitals.
MPI helping farmers as they work through cyclone-related problems
Farmers facing worries over stock after Cyclone Gabrielle still have plenty of support.
Road cones 'annoying', causing road rage - Mayor Wayne Brown on his cone crackdown
Auckland Council spends at least $145m on temporary traffic management each year.
Road cone war: Brown seeks to slash $145m spend on AT traffic management
The mayor says roadworks take too long and are too disruptive.
Clive Matthew-Wilson: Why road safety campaigns don’t prevent crashes
A road safety campaigner wants more median barriers to protect Kiwi drivers from "yobbos".
Auckland now boasts two motorways through Super City with completion of western ring route
The new cost of $1b takes into account rising costs and Covid-19, says Waka Kotahi.
Focus: Transport Minister marks completion of the Western Ring Route
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
Cyclone Gabrielle: Motorists need to adapt while congestion has grip over Hawke’s Bay roads
Rather than easing, congestion remains after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Malfroy Rd isn't closing for three days: Council clarifies after sign 'confusion'
A confusing digital sign advising a three-day Malfroy Rd closure has been clarified.
Parts of SH2 re-opened as Wairoa brought a step closer to reconnecting with Napier
Two crucial routes in the Wairoa area have now opened to traffic.
Why NZ should lower motorway speed limits for high-emission vehicles
Lower speeds would mean a reduction in both crashes and greenhouse gas emissions.
PM's handbrake leads to review of state highway speed plan
Chris Hipkins says roads that would see reduced speed limits are in areas of high deaths.
One month on from Hawke's Bay's 'most significant' recorded weather event
Cleared silt on residential properties in Hastings will be collected and disposed of.
Essential freight to start moving between Napier and Taupō on Tuesday
A month after Gabrielle, SH5 is still closed to the public, but a breakthrough is here.
Northland news in brief: Alleged tomahawk robbery; and Lucky Lotto player
Snippets of news from around the region.
Great progress on restoring vital Coromandel roading link
Drone footage reveals the extent of an underslip on SH25 and the scale of work needed.
Mana whenua bless Bailey bridge construction site for cut-off areas
Blessing for bridge construction to open Tairāwhiti roads.
Focus: What it’s like to drive the new $880 million Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway
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
Editorial: Problems mounting for Govt
OPINION: Our editorial on balancing immediate needs with long-term fixes.
Papakura truck fire: Emergency repairs underway to fix burnt-out section of motorway
Crews have been working since Wednesday to clear the section of the road.
Watch: Drone footage reveals extent of SH25 slip in Coromandel
There will be an hour-long window for drivers to get through today.
‘Expect delays’: Multiple vehicles impacted in truck versus car crash on SH1
NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to expect delays on the Southern Motorway.
Letters: We must 'prioritise brutally' and get back to basics
OPINION: Letters on school rugby, royals, doctors, Iran, and Ardie Savea.
Watch: Work continues to open Brynderwyn roads
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
Cyclone recovery: PM says it might be best to 'give up' on some roads
Some roads, like State Highway 25A, just shouldn't be there, says Chris Hipkins.
Tesla drivers report steering wheels detatching
Model Ys were delivered to customers with a missing bolt that holds the wheel.
Tāmaki Drive caught in a cycle of debacles
OPINION: Auckland Transport's safety and traffic management processes need an overhaul.
Northland news in brief: Slip stabilised; toy gun call-out and SH10 resealing
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
Pregnant Coromandel woman faces three-hour drive to birthing unit
Communities in parts of Coromandel remain cut off from work, school and lifeline services.
SH25 Coromandel: Stop/go solution tonight after photos show deterioration of slip
Crews are working to reopen the road once again by cutting into the hillside.
Focus: Residents evacuated after major chemical truck fire on motorway
Residents were left shaken after a massive chemical truck blaze on Auckland's Southern Motorway sent debris into their properties. Video / NZ Herald
Cut-off communities near Napier receive boost as dirt bridge opens
Rural communities of Rissington, Patoka and Puketitiri welcome bridge.