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The transport agency will have a $6b annual deficit by the end of the decade.
'Absolutely unacceptable': Investigation after firearm threat against road worker
Police believe the firearm was an air rifle and are working to find the person involved.
Waikato road blocked after car hits power pole
Cambridge Rd expected to be blocked for several hours.
Man 'smashed' with wheel brace in Auckland road rage attack
The man has been left with broken ribs and major facial injuries.
'Surgical change': Transport Minister, mayor wield knife to reform Auckland Transport
Local Boards, not AT, will decide projects in their communities.
Council to 'take back control' of Auckland Transport's policy functions
The two Browns have announced a major shake-up to Auckland Transport's functions.
Week of traffic management on Waikereru Bridge with reopening
Immediate repairs were needed in case it was lost altogether in a future flood.
Simon Wilson: There's a job for Luxon if they make Kiwi version of The Office
OPINION: The Government celebrates getting things done but is that really what it's doing?
Multiple injuries in Otago crash that has closed State Highway 1
Two are injured and one is in a 'serious condition' following a single-vehicle crash.
One dead after Auckland single-vehicle crash
Police said the road is expected to remain closed for some time.
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SH1 project moves to Desert Rd with 50km detours for two months
Total road closures are being used in blocks to speed up the works.
Telephone Rd to reopen next year after being closed since 2022
Transport Minister Simeon Brown shared the announcement yesterday.
SFO ‘unlawful kickbacks’ case: Court hears of '1 in 100-year' storm, roading contract bribes
Architect of bribes' family suffered deeply from murder of Chozyn Koroheke, court hears.
Natural and man-made marvels: Is this the best state highway drive in NZ?
Not so long ago, you had to question if this road could even exist again.
Three injured in Wairere Drive crash: Heavy traffic building up
One person was trapped and had to be rescued by firefighters.
One person seriously injured after car crashes into fence
One ambulance was sent to the incident on Kura St, Whatawhata.
Two-car crash blocks Hamilton's main street at rush hour
A police spokesperson said the incident was reported just after 8.45am.
SH29 Piarere roundabout approach in need of urgent repairs
Emergency road repairs are being carried out tomorrow, November 28.
Whangārei Heads residents sick of slow pace want quick change
Should local speed limits be relaxed during school holidays?
Agency hits the road to share Northland Expressway progress
NZTA says public interest in the work has been high.
Gisborne Council flips decision: Grey St/Kahutia St intersection reverts to normal
Council reviews Grey/Kahutia St, considers temporary speed cushions for safety.
'Beyond a joke': Driver's prized Holden damaged by stone chips from SH1 roadworks
Northland man claims $32k from NZTA after roadworks damage his car for second time.
Simon Wilson: The Mowbrays, the helipad - and the 'most loathed' organisation in council
OPINION: Auckland already has a salutary warning about rich-listers and helicopters.
Two people killed in Takanini, South Auckland crash
Police and Hato Hone St John responded to at least two crashes in Auckland last night.
Controversial Streets for People project set for intersection reversion work
Full road closure is needed for night work on the intersection.
Hard data shows concrete roads more cost-effective than tar seal
Concrete roads are said to be 17% cheaper over their lifespan, better for the environment.
Gisborne's speed limit changes under threat as Govt shifts gears
Gisborne implemented reduced speed limits in July, supported by public consultation.
Man jailed after running over Kiwi Olympian at roadworks site, nearly kills him
Dave Rodger's injuries were so severe, police prepared for a homicide investigation.
Pony Express? Motorist stunned at 213km/h speeding ticket for horsefloat
The police admit there was an issue with cameras detecting truck speeds at this site.
'Best solution': SH1 section set to partially reopen this week
'We lost four days of work since we started work in this area, all because of rain.'
Two people injured in three-vehicle crash
Emergency services called to South Waikato crash.
Desert Road shutting for nearly two months
'We need a minimum ground temperature of 13C to carry out pavement works.'