Councils should make roads safer, not cut speed limits, says AA
The AA says reducing limits is not the only way to lower the road toll.
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Speeding drivers aren't the drivers Hawke's Bay residents fear the most on the region's roads
Careless or reckless driving is the top perceived road risk in Hawke's Bay.
Make Northland roads safer, not cut speed limits, says AA
NZ Transport planning tool indicates speed limits need lowering over much of country.
Traffic: Crashes cause delays in Auckland and Wellington
Crashes and breakdowns are causing delays for drivers in Auckland and Wellington.
Traffic pollution levels in Auckland were compared with city in Japan - and the news isn't good
Auckland had higher levels of a harmful compound when compared with a Japanese city.
Queen's Birthday: Road toll at five, slow going on packed highways
A motorbike passenger was killed this afternoon in a crash near Tuakau.
Footpath madness: Dashcam captures dangerous overtaking
Dangerous driving captured on dashcam in Auckland.
Winter isn't coming New Zealand - it's here, and it's cold, brace yourselves
Temperatures dipped below zero overnight as snow blanketed parts of New Zealand.
Long weekend traffic - where to avoid
NZTA are already warning Auckland motorists to "be prepared" for heavy congestion on SH1.
Delays after crash near Karaka
The single-vehicle crash happened just before 2pm, between Gellert Rd and Glenbrook Rd.
Letters: Let's have a simple traffic fix
We need a practical engineer with an iota of common sense to look for simple fixes.
Truck breakdown causes delays on Southern Motorway
Truck breakdown slowing traffic on Auckland's State Highway 1.
'Most urgent project in 20 years': City engineer
"I near fell off my chair" - principal's response when told work starts straightaway.
Major Auckland road re-opens after oil spill - expect delays
An oil spillage from an earlier crash has closed the Redoubt Rd southbound on-ramp.
Police chase: Two teens in hospital after horrific crash
The 15-year-old driver has been taken into custody.
Policy change after traffic ticket sent to wrong address
A ticket may now be waived or reissued depending on the circumstances.
Armed police create cordon near Fernhill, Hawke's Bay
Police at the scene would not say what the cordon was for.
Hawkesby: A let's get moving campaign? Yeah right ...
Comment: Some friendly advice from an Aucklander to Wellingtonians.
Car fire between Drury and Bombay on Auckland's Southern Motorway
In Auckland, traffic levels are starting to swell as the evening commute kicks off.
Crash clogged Southern Motorway near Ellerslie in Auckland
Crashes and breakdowns are starting to clog Auckland's motorways.
WorkSafe investigating death of man who fell from moving van
The man died after he fell from a van on the Southern Motorway on Thursday.
Level crossing waits fuel driver 'frustration' - local board
Local board wants level crossing delays trimmed in Mt Albert and Morningside.
Fatal motorway fall: Review into disabled man's care
Internal review ordered after intellectually disabled man's fatal Auckland motorway fall
How Uber is clogging up our city streets
Research finds businesses such as Uber are bringing our cities to a standstill
Residents back closure of high-risk local road
The road will continue to be closed because of safety risks and congestion.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash blocking Southern Motorway
Two lanes are shut and police say more may close.
Car fire in Victoria Park Tunnel
A car was reported to be smoking in the central Auckland tunnel just after 6am.
Breakdowns and crashes causing delays through Auckland
Delays are being experienced throughout the city.
Crash causing delays on Auckland's Northern Motorway
The crash has closed at least one north-bound lane.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with car in Westport
Motorcyclist died at scene of crash with car in Westport.
Commuter crawl: Traffic backs up 20km after truck rolls
The crash just before the Tristram Rd off-ramp is now cleared.
'Heavy congestion': Multi-car crash causing delays on SH16
The crash is affecting the city bound lane just prior to Lincoln Rd off-ramp.