March Madness returns: Why is Auckland’s traffic so terrible – and is there any way out?
March Madness has hit commuters early, and with a vengeance.
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Fatal crash involving bus on Auckland's Northern Motorway; horror day on roads
Following the crash, traffic was backed up for 8km on SH1 heading north near Dairy Flat.
Letters: Cyclone Gabrielle unifies, but we must help the helpers
OPINION: Letters on mystery balloons, Wayne Brown, escaped prisoners, and Three Waters.
Crash and roadworks cause early morning delays
A crash is causing delays on Auckland's Southern Motorway this morning.
Hipkins meeting Albanese, another fierce weather system & devastating Turkey/Syria quake | Focus Morning Bulletin: 7 February, 2023
Prime Ministers from both sides of the Tasman to meet, another fierce weather system looms and Turkey calls on international help following the deadly quake in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Storm aftermath: Rush hour traffic gridlocked on flood-affected roads
Auckland Transport is urging people to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for travel.
‘Leave plenty of time’: Heavy traffic expected as people return to school, work after long weekend
Auckland Transport is urging people to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for travel.
Holiday weekend traffic clogs Auckland State Highway 1
Heavy holiday weekend traffic has caused a queue heading north from Auckland along State Highway 1. Video / @WakaKotahiAkNth
Great escape: Sodden holidaymakers cause traffic congestion north of Auckland
State Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.
One person critical after crash on Southern Motorway closes northbound lanes
Police were called to the incident about 6.10pm this evening.
Remutaka Hill Road reopens after truck breakdown
The closure caused traffic chaos for Wairarapa commuters.
Flooding closes Auckland motorways, cars left floating
Auckland is under a state of emergency after heavy rain causes widespread damage.
Live: State of emergency in Auckland - one dead; New SH1 motorway opened to rescue motorists; airport closed
The Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.
Civil Defence warning: Rising floodwaters trap residents in West Auckland, NZDF called in
Rising floodwaters have left streets and homes swamped.
Live: Heavy rain, strong winds wreak havoc in Auckland, North Island regions
Rain is battering Auckland and the top of the North Island.
Focus: More miserable summer weather his North Island
Aotearoa is in for another weekend of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, with motorway delays and power outages striking already. Video / NZ Herald
Auckland motorway crash leaves vehicle facing oncoming traffic
Two patients were assessed and treated in moderate condition.
‘Debris everywhere’: Mt Wellington highway closed after crash downs powerlines
Auckland Transport alerted the road closure between Te Horeta and Waipuna Rds.
Couple seek apology for traffic camera photo up wife’s skirt
Gold Coast pair fume over "indecent" photograph after being fined $1170.
One person in hospital after road rage incident following crash on motorway
Waka Kotahi NZTA said the crash blocked two southbound lanes after the Market Rd off-ramp
‘Expect delays’: Crashes blocks lane on Auckland’s southern and northern motorways
Two crashes are causing delays for rush hour motorists in Auckland this morning.
Truck trailer rolls on Southern Motorway, traffic backs up at Bombay
Southbound motorway traffic between Bombay and Ramarama is at a standstill for about 4km
New images of Pūhoi to Warkworth ‘holiday highway’ revealed
The drive will chop 11 minutes off the current route, Waka Kotahi says.
Boat falls off trailer in Auckland motorway crash
Crash understood to have involved two vehicles.
Is this NZ's most notorious roundabout?
Residents say more needs to be done to the local roundabout, only months after an upgrade.
Cyclone warning: First tropical storm of 2023 set to swipe North Island
More heavy rain set to drench parts of the country.
Two hurt in serious crash that downs power lines, closed Coromandel highway
And in the Bay of Plenty a person was critically injured in a two-vehicle smash.
Revealed: Killer state highway zone where speed limit could be cut by 40km/h
“You can hear the sirens go off with all the accidents, once a week or so."
Holiday traffic: Delays from Wellsford to Auckland, drivers urged to plan ahead
Holidaymakers are advised to keep updated as traffic congestion builds in some areas.
Horror holiday road toll hits 14: Police plea for safer driving
Police are urging drivers to be safe on the roads as the holiday road toll climbs.
Holiday road toll rises to eight after two fatal crashes
SH63 is now closed near the Spray River Bridge.
Christmas rush: Traffic to get busy on major highways across the country
Motorists have been warned to expect delays from early afternoon.