New ZealandHipkins: NZ needs to 'rethink' how roading infrastructure is fundedThe Prime Minister says the fast uptake of EVs could affect petrol tax revenue.25 May 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Rat runners' label 'unfair to rats': Councillor lashes out over clogged roadsThe problem is believed to be making traffic congestion on SH2 worse than it should be.24 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandJenny Shipley to speak on critical infrastructure at Northland eventNorthland's fragile infrastructure in sharp focus24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Inside the control room responsible for Auckland's roadsReal 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 HeraldWatch24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew bridge in the works for Waikare Gorge bypassThe project includes 3.9km of new road and one of New Zealand's highest highway bridges.24 May 12:01 AM
New Zealand'It was pretty nasty': Driver hits out as potholes cause damageMotorists lodge 33 complaints in 10 days.23 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandRangitīkei 'reasonably under control' after weekend stormMost of the roads in the region's towns have been cleaned and re-opened.23 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandWaka Kotahi causing ‘mayhem' with Harbour Bridge closures, local board member saysThe bridge was closed five times on Saturday as winds gusted to 91km/h.22 May 06:26 AM
New ZealandPerson arrested after allegedly stealing car, fleeing 30km down Auckland motorwayPolice responded to reports of a car being stolen on McClymonts Rd, Albany.22 May 04:49 AM
New ZealandŌringi bridge repairs to get under way early JuneWaka Kotahi is still waiting for the go-ahead to repair a bridge damaged in March.21 May 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Premium Debate: 33 pothole complaints in 10 daysOnline subscribers have their say.19 May 10:25 PM
New ZealandNorthland leaders need more detail on amount of road repair fundingBudget 2023: Northland leader responds to "poor" roading repair package.18 May 04:17 AM
PoliticsBudget 2023: What’s already been announced and where is the money going?The Government will reveal Budget 2023 today - what has already been announced?17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStorm-damaged roads need $185.5m of repairs - but leaders aren't holding their breathNorthland's storm-ravaged roads need $185.5m - but will today's Budget deliver?17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPothole pain: Motorist sues NZTA for damage to his carAfter a pothole damaged his wheel one man took legal action.17 May 12:06 AM
New ZealandPart of Auckland motorway closing tonightCongestion has backed up about 4km, Waka Kotahi has told motorists to expect delays.15 May 06:07 AM
New ZealandRoad Safety Week 2023: Northland heroes doing their partNorthlanders urged to be 'Road Safety Heroes' for Road Safety Week.15 May 02:17 AM
New Zealand$500,000 Heads Rd in Whanganui close to completion"It had recently shown extensive cracking and rutting."14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStopbanks, roads and local response key factors in $941m pre-Budget cyclone reliefGovernment earmarks nearly $1 billion for cyclone recovery, announced in Hawke's Bay.14 May 05:49 AM
New ZealandFocus: Nearly $1 billion to be spent on flooding and cyclone recoveryPM 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 BucklandWatch13 May 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHipkins received no written advice before announcing start date for new Auckland harbour crossingNational says the announcement was a distraction from Labour's woes.12 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice reopen Mount Maunganui streets after operationPuriri St and Maunganui Rd were closed while police executed a search warrant.12 May 03:47 AM
New ZealandStop-go man sacked for drinking on the jobThe man falsely claimed it was his supervisor who was drunk and had assaulted him.12 May 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonOpinion: Why the toll road price hikes really grind my gearsOPINION: If I’m paying to drive on a road, I want the option of being able to safely pass.12 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandNew motorways reduce serious injury or death by more than a thirdAn existing state highway north of Wellington has been labelled a 'killing field'.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSH51 plan revised to avoid further highway chaos south of NapierNew roundabout at Awatoto Rd delayed as drivers fear even more congestion.11 May 04:10 AM
New ZealandThe bridge that will connect Napier to WairoaThree months after Cyclone Gabrielle, a bridge to connect Hawke's Bay is almost ready.10 May 09:57 PM
New ZealandWarning for motorists on Auckland Harbour bridgeAn amber alert warning is in place with with forecast westerly winds of 75-85km/h.10 May 06:21 AM
New Zealand'Astounding' rainfall causes chaos: Vital state highways closedSevere thunderstorms are expected to hit today, bringing intense downpours in some areas.09 May 05:03 AM
New ZealandNapier to get permanent St John shuttle; volunteer drivers neededThe cyclone has only highlighted the struggle for those needing to get to Hastings.09 May 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Time is of the essence': $30-40 million bridge to replace SH25A CoromandelThere are three options for a permanent solution to fix the highway.08 May 09:31 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Drivers urged to take care as heavy rain tears up highwaysMuggy downpours have plagued New Zealand all week.06 May 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBeachlands South developer on 307ha plans: $2.5b infrastructure just the startOne narrow, winding road and no schools are the locals' two main concerns.05 May 05:30 AM