New ZealandFocus: Transport Minister marks completion of the Western Ring RouteTransport 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 HeraldWatch16 Mar 11:55 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Motorists need to adapt while congestion has grip over Hawke’s Bay roadsRather than easing, congestion remains after Cyclone Gabrielle.16 Mar 01:34 AM
New ZealandMalfroy 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.14 Mar 01:50 AM
New ZealandParts of SH2 re-opened as Wairoa brought a step closer to reconnecting with NapierTwo crucial routes in the Wairoa area have now opened to traffic.13 Mar 08:32 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ should lower motorway speed limits for high-emission vehiclesLower speeds would mean a reduction in both crashes and greenhouse gas emissions.13 Mar 08:32 AM
PoliticsPM's handbrake leads to review of state highway speed planChris Hipkins says roads that would see reduced speed limits are in areas of high deaths.13 Mar 06:04 AM
New ZealandOne month on from Hawke's Bay's 'most significant' recorded weather eventCleared silt on residential properties in Hastings will be collected and disposed of.13 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandEssential freight to start moving between Napier and Taupō on TuesdayA month after Gabrielle, SH5 is still closed to the public, but a breakthrough is here.13 Mar 01:53 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Alleged tomahawk robbery; and Lucky Lotto playerSnippets of news from around the region.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreat progress on restoring vital Coromandel roading linkDrone footage reveals the extent of an underslip on SH25 and the scale of work needed.12 Mar 02:33 AM
KahuMana whenua bless Bailey bridge construction site for cut-off areasBlessing for bridge construction to open Tairāwhiti roads.11 Mar 10:25 PM
New ZealandFocus: What it’s like to drive the new $880 million Pūhoi to Warkworth motorwayNZ 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 HeraldWatch10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Problems mounting for GovtOPINION: Our editorial on balancing immediate needs with long-term fixes.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPapakura truck fire: Emergency repairs underway to fix burnt-out section of motorwayCrews have been working since Wednesday to clear the section of the road.10 Mar 01:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: Drone footage reveals extent of SH25 slip in CoromandelThere will be an hour-long window for drivers to get through today.10 Mar 12:18 AM
New Zealand‘Expect delays’: Multiple vehicles impacted in truck versus car crash on SH1NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to expect delays on the Southern Motorway.09 Mar 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: We must 'prioritise brutally' and get back to basicsOPINION: Letters on school rugby, royals, doctors, Iran, and Ardie Savea.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Work continues to open Brynderwyn roadsWaka 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 / NZTAWatch09 Mar 01:55 PM
New ZealandCyclone recovery: PM says it might be best to 'give up' on some roadsSome roads, like State Highway 25A, just shouldn't be there, says Chris Hipkins.09 Mar 03:30 AM
TechnologyTesla drivers report steering wheels detatchingModel Ys were delivered to customers with a missing bolt that holds the wheel.08 Mar 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTāmaki Drive caught in a cycle of debaclesOPINION: Auckland Transport's safety and traffic management processes need an overhaul.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Slip stabilised; toy gun call-out and SH10 resealingNews snippets from across Northland and surrounds.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPregnant Coromandel woman faces three-hour drive to birthing unitCommunities in parts of Coromandel remain cut off from work, school and lifeline services.08 Mar 07:25 AM
New ZealandSH25 Coromandel: Stop/go solution tonight after photos show deterioration of slipCrews are working to reopen the road once again by cutting into the hillside.08 Mar 02:49 AM
New ZealandFocus: Residents evacuated after major chemical truck fire on motorwayResidents were left shaken after a massive chemical truck blaze on Auckland's Southern Motorway sent debris into their properties. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Mar 11:13 PM
New ZealandCut-off communities near Napier receive boost as dirt bridge opensRural communities of Rissington, Patoka and Puketitiri welcome bridge.07 Mar 04:27 AM
New ZealandFurther movement under slip on Coromandel highwayOfficials continue to monitor the situation.07 Mar 02:01 AM
New ZealandMonths of work ahead: Hastings reveals estimated re-opening times for its rural roadsDartmoor Road is expected to open with a temporary bridge in four to five weeks.06 Mar 02:52 AM
New ZealandFour taken to hospital following two-car crash on SH4Two of those taken to hospital were in a serious condition.06 Mar 02:49 AM
New ZealandMultiple flooding callouts in Tauranga; SH25 closed due to washoutThere were callouts to 10 properties overnight.05 Mar 08:44 PM
WorldColombian protestors take oil workers, police hostage, kill one with macheteVillagers were protesting poor road conditions, disparity with oil riches.03 Mar 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandResidents along Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd relieved Brynderwyns is partially openPartial re-opening has seen heavy vehicle use decrease on he Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd03 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 100 local roads still damaged: How do councils choose which to fix first?While repairs to our roads are now under way, which ones will happen first?02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTemporary bridges for Hawke's Bay could be 'two or three months' awayIt will fall to district councils to determine if they need a temporary bridge.02 Mar 04:06 AM
