A series of land slips forced residents to evacuate their homes as the capital was lashed by wild weather yesterday.

The Government says the speed limit may rise but only a few roads in the country would qualify.

Hastings District Council has called for a review after sections of the newly resurfaced Waimarama Rd are already crumbling and breaking

COMMENT: Shifting the car import trade from Auckland would be impractical, unworkable, and unacceptable to those using the transport system north of the Harbour Bridge.

Only five days into November, 10 people have already died on our roads, and police fear another 60 to 70 people could be killed before the end of the year.

There has been mayhem on Auckland's motorways after a crash and a fire this evening.

Crime is on the up in New Zealand, with latest figures showing an increase in burglaries, assaults, abductions and sex offences over the last year.

A truck carrying a house has been involved in a crash tonight.

New Zealand rules which ban all ages from cycling on footpaths are out of step with other countries, transport officials say.

The Labour weekend road toll stands at two today, after a woman critically injured in a Paekakariki crash died in hospital.

A mum whose stress levels went through the roof sitting in traffic jams each morning says she found the miracle cure.

Police have revealed details of a dramatic incident that allegedly began with dangerous driving and ended with assault in downtown Wellington late this afternoon.

It should be a fine Labour weekend for most Kiwis, with a high set to arrive on Saturday.

A petition to have one of Wairoa's main alternative roads sealed has attracted more than 240 signatures. Kiwi Road residents want it sealed to decrease dust nuisance, improve their health and overall lifestyle. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The man killed in a crash on State Highway 2 near Pongakawa yesterday morning has been named as Martin John Ferry of Tauranga, police said.

Tauranga residents depend on their cars more and are less likely to take public transport than any other city in the country. Coupled

More people have died on New Zealand roads this year than the entire number killed in 2013. AA has issued a warning to road users

Motorists are being told to delay travel as crashes and breakdowns cause major traffic problems across Auckland's motorways.

A thunderstorm warning remains in place as violent electrical storms pounded Auckland overnight leaving many without power for hours.

Devastated husband on his wife's fatal last moments: "One minute you're happy, and then next second it's a trainwreck".

Police frustrated over needless road deaths where staff have to "front up to someone's front door and tell them their loved one is not coming home".

The driver of the 13 tonne truck with a 4 tonne load of timber on the back was heading up Queen St when the brakes failed.

The High Court heard today of lavish lunches a roading contractor treated council staff with one meal lasting 10 hours and costing $5500.

State Highway 1 in Foxton is closed as police investigate a possible gas leak.

Gisborne District Council has reminded residents "closed means closed" after closed road signs were removed from roads made dangerous by recent heavy rain.

Police are warning motorists to avoid roads in South Auckland following a significant oil spill.

Two Northlanders died in car accidents over the weekend, one of them drowned after the van he was in was swept away by a rain-swollen creek.

Traffic on SH3 south of Mokau will be down to one lane for some time, NZTA says, warning travellers to expect minor delays.

A rush hour breakdown on Auckland's Harbour Bridge has left traffic heading north moving at snail's pace.

A police serious crash investigator's report into a fatal accident on the Ladies Mile highway near Queenstown last year was criticised by two peer reviewers.