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A councillor was alerted to the issue by an NZTA staff member.
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Coalition, Labour join forces to attract more PPPs
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Springs Flat roundabout could enable new supermarket, shopping centre and houses
A new supermarket and shopping centre will be enabled by the proposed SH1 roundabout.
'The risk of death is higher': What Cabinet knew when it raised speed limits on our roads
Cabinet knows higher speeds are dangerous but it's had no advice on the economic benefits.
Ironman World Championships will mean busy roads for Taupō
About 6000 competitors plus their supporters are expected from overseas.
Fallen pylons, seaweed, crime and roads: Northland MP Grant McCallum's busy first year
A year ago, Grant McCallum was elected Northland's new MP. What's he most proud of so far?
Letters: I’m an American voter – and I have faith that human decency will triumph
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How this month's Waikato roadworks could affect you
Full closures on SH1 Ngāruawāhia this month; expect delays and detours.
Speed limit on three Hauraki roads drop to 80km/h
Waihī Beach Rd, Kennedy Rd and Dickey Flat Rd dropped to 80km per hour speed limits.
Sporting events see SH1 road works at Taupō jump the queue
Originally, NZTA planned for a second SH1 closure between Ātiamuri to Wairākei.
Two helicopters dispatched to Buckland after van and motorbike crash
One person in critical condition was transported to Auckland Hospital.
Inquiry launched into how conflicts of interest dealt with during fast-track approvals process
It comes after ministers decided on 149 projects for potential fast-tracking.
Letters: John Key's Trump endorsement an unwelcome surprise
OPINION: 'What has happened to [Key's] logical thinking?'
Great news for Far North: Date confirmed for Mangamuka Gorge highway reopening
An event of some sort will be held to coincide with the reopening.
Gaza civilians trapped, freedom camping rules & record low road toll | NZ Herald News Update
Can kiwi bank compete with Aussie banks?, 100,000 Trapped as Israeli Tanks Advance in North Gaza, Westland freedom camping changes, and NZ's lowest-ever Labor weekend road toll.
26-passenger bus slides off road near Aoraki Mount Cook
A police spokesperson says the bus drove on to a closed road in the snowy conditions.
Parents of Ramarama crash survivor Lapi Fanuasā, 21, reunite with son
Eseta and Toilolo Fanuasā are now in New Zealand to be with their youngest son, one of six men who were in a horrific crash in Ramarama in August. Video / NZ Herald
Coromandel bridge project wins consultancy award
'Reconnecting communities safely and quickly following natural disasters is critical.'
Crews to monitor Meremere fire over long weekend
“There will still be some fire activity at the site for the foreseeable future."
Witness describes 'bloody mess' after truck and car crash near Taupō leaves one critical
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.
Watch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'
Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.
White Pine Bush work some of the last
Work has started on one of the last recovery projects on SH2 south.
Smoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across Coromandel
Public has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.
Watch: Aerial footage shows extent of growing Waikato wetland fire
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.
Death of rare frogs linked to Brynderwyns roading work
Native frogs were endangered by concrete used in the upgrade, a report says.
Groundwork begins for four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway, construction start date moved forward
Groundwork is under way and Govt says the construction start date has been moved forward.
Transmission Gully link road closed for 'critical' work
A link road on Wellington's Transmission Gully is about to be ripped up.
Christopher Luxon and Simeon Brown's roading announcement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Transport Minister Simeon Brown say work has started on the first of the Government’s Roads of National Significance. Video / Mark Mitchell
20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North Waikato
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm.
Listen live: PM talks to Hosking after Andrew Bayly insult controversy
Bayly apologised last week, claiming he thought his comments were 'light-hearted'.
'That's my wife': Pregnant woman killed by police car
Unmarked cop car ploughs into mother's vehicle as she drives into leisure centre carpark.
'Complacency can cause accidents': NZTA’s advice for SH1 detours
NZTA is warning people to take care on detours as SH1 works ramp up.
Damaged section of SH2 won't have two lanes for 14 months
The 'Devil's Elbow' has 15 major construction sites along it after Cyclone Gabrielle.