Central Otago Cherry crops ruined by rain
Some growers estimate losses at between 30 per cent and 60 per cent.
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Otago flooding a 'kick in the teeth' at start of year
Some farms received a quarter of annual rainfall in the first three days of the year.
Wild weather: 7000+ lightning strikes, 8C below average in places
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.
Big delays from Puhoi to Warkworth as holidaymakers head out
Holidaymakers are being reminded to stay safe on the roads.
Editorial: Nearly completed Waikato Expressway link good for region
EDITORIAL: The final stretches to this crucial artery are nearing completion.
Heavy traffic warning for returning holidaymakers
Waka Kotahi NZTA has revealed where the worst traffic hotspots are predicted to be today.
One person dead in Dairy Flat crash, holiday toll doubles
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.
Police involved in 88 crashes in a year in Southern district
In a 12-month period, more than $3.5 million was spent on repairing damaged vehicles.
Fatal Pahiatua crash, road toll to seven
Police were notified of the crash on Nikau Rd at 4.58am.
Double fatal Christmas crash: Brother urges motorists to slow down
Police are also urging motorists to slow down.
Boxing Day fatal crash: Dad pays tribute to beloved son, urges kids to think of their parents
Dad: "Just be careful. Think of your parents. Think of your life."
Concern at Otago's 'devastating' road toll
One resident is calling for a road safety rethink after a "devastating" series of deaths.
Go-slow: Traffic at a crawl for the great summer holiday
The wait was so long for one motorist, he jumped out of his car and went for a run.
Huge traffic backlog on SH1 heading north of Auckland
Traffic is stretching for kilometers before the Johnstones Hill Tunnels heading north of Auckland. Video / Tania Osbourne
Police plea to motorists to do 'the right things over the holidays’
Police plead for motorists to do 'the right things’ as drink driving and crashes increase over the holidays. Video / NZ Police
Traffic hotspots: Busiest times and routes to avoid
Heading out of town for the break? Find out more about the traffic conditions here.
Family of mum and baby killed by repeat drink driver call for stricter laws
More than 50,000 cases in a decade of Kiwis drink driving for at least third time.
Local Focus: Hawke's Bay's deadliest highway
The Napier-Taupō road is deadly. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Holiday headache: Road closures on SH2 for holiday period
Holidaymakers heading out of Auckland can expect to be stuck in a single lane.
Holiday traffic: The busiest days and routes from Wellington this Christmas
Traffic north out of Wellington is expected to be heaviest on Wednesday and Thursday.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into tree
A motorcyclist has died after crashing into a tree in Kaiapoi
Trucks to clog SH1: More than 1000 containers Auckland-bound
From 6am Friday, a dozen trucks an hour will head from Northport to Auckland.
Businesses fatigued by traffic congestion after '10 years of delays'
One driver said it took two-and-a-half hours to travel 66km.
Focus Live: Three dead after car, truck collide in SH2 crash
Three have been confirmed dead after a car and truck collided on State Highway 2 near Takapau. Video / Will Trafford
Damaged Auckland motorway to close overnight
Part of motorway will fully close from 9pm to make urgent repairs.
Weather: Roads closed, flights delayed, ferries cancelled, homes evacuated
Take care on your morning commute in the capital, council advises.
The state of Christchurch's roads 10 years after the quakes - and what about light rail?
As new highway opens today, Herald investigates Christchurch's transport past and future.
Crash slows traffic on Auckland's Southern Motorway
NZTA has advised motorists to pass the scene 'with care and expect delays'.
Xmas road closures as 200,000 America's Cup spectators hit Auckland
Car ban on weekend before Christmas in some CBD streets.
Watch: Impatient driver's insane manoeuvre
"Recklessness" and "complete disregard" for others called out by shocked driver.
Transmission Gully merge lane labelled 'band-aid'
It is hoped the extension will ease congestion coming into Wellington's expanding north.
Barber shops shut in Auckland CBD - 'blame Mayor Goff'
Barber shop directs complaints to Phil Goff after closing three stores.
Stolen car flees police and crashes in Henderson, West Auckland
The four occupants of the car were uninjured but one needed to be freed by firefighters.