No roadblocks, no cops as man escapes from Auckland
'Got out of Auckland, no border stops at all.'
'Got out of Auckland, no border stops at all.'
Motorists and truckies are backed up for several kilometres along State Highway 1 heading south. Video / Will Trafford
With just hours before lockdown the city prepares to spend a nervous 60 hours at home.
NZTA warned motorists of delays due to scheduled works.
Report due out today to reveal traffic around country.
The watery deluge is forcing rush hour motorists to take a different route.
Auckland's southern line trains have been stopped after an accident at Ellerslie.
It's due for final approval but AT says it may be tricky after local board voted no.
Auckland Transport raked in $2.8m from parking infringements between March and June.
More Aucklanders are believed to be working from home after the Covid-19 lockdown.
People in Northland are being advised to delay travel after severe flooding.
Public were holding up tarpaulin blocking people from seeing the victim.
Motorists urged to take extra care while city adjusts to taking its foot off the pedal.
A leak in a 65-year-old cast iron bulk water main was discovered early this morning.
Coromandel locals and tourists have been urged to stay home and avoid the roads.
Long delays are expected near the Waterview Tunnel, southbound, this morning.
Earlier crash closed both southbound lanes at Mt Wellington.
A rescue helicopter was also sent to the scene where there are still delays.
Commuters heading into Auckland city by train and sea may face a longer trip today.
No case for betterment in battle of landowners and council over land needed for new road.
Stop-go worker fired after "dangerous" actions ordered to pay former boss's legal costs.
COMMENT: Lockdown showed the positives of less cars, speed reduction, and feeling safe.
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The crash happened just south of Hampton Downs.
One of the crashes left a man with life-threatening injuries.
Police are on the scene and working to move the vehicle.
A woman in her 50s was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.
The truck slid into a ditch and tipped over shortly before 8am.
Northland police take new approach to understanding reasons behind fleeing drivers.