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Power out in Glen Eden, road blocked after car hits power pole
The crash happened on West Coast Rd around 5.10am.

New parking meters, higher charges signed off
More than 600 public submissions were made on the council's new parking bylaw.

Watch: Dramatic car fire causes gridlock on motorway ahead of rush hour
Motorists face lengthy delays after a car burst into flames on SH16.

Three police cars damaged in fleeing driver incident that closed three Northern Motorway lanes
Three southbound lanes just after Tristram Ave are blocked.

Long weekend traffic builds as holidaymakers return home
Yes, Auckland traffic is the worst.

What Gisborne locals are thinking about Grey St project, Māori ward referendum
Gisborne letters: more opposition to Grey St project, council processes.

Kiss goodbye to the gym: How to stay fit while commuting to work
Kiwis who cycle or run to work to keep fit say the positives far outweigh the negatives.

Travel delays out of Auckland improve for long weekend.
Heavy rain and wind warnings are in place for parts of the South Island.

'Crazy': Residents question speed reduction on main road
The speed limit on Kerikeri's main road will soon be slashed from 80km/h to 50km/h.

Get off the road: Powerful e-scooters used illegally; users call for law change
E-scooter imports have soared yet riders may be unaware they are using them illegally.

Three-car crash in Auckland causing major delays
Motorists are advised to expect delays following a serious crash in Waterview.

Auckland’s Southern Motorway blocked after truck fire near Papakura
Southbound lanes on the motorway were badly congested, with a 7km backlog at midday.

'Tidal flow' lane considered for Turret Rd traffic chokepoint
Council commissioners will decide on Monday whether to go ahead with improvements.

Gisborne Herald letters: New crossing points, slash removal, public housing
What Gisborne people are thinking - our letters to the editor for May 17.

'Multiple patients': Trucks and bus collide on SH39 near Ngāhinapōuri
The conditions of the patients are currently unknown.

Slip partly blocks SH3: Motorists warned to expect delays
Road users are advised to follow directions from traffic controllers on-site.

Te Rapa section of Waikato Expressway in need of ramp closures until June
Resurfacing works are moving into the next phase.

'Diabolical': $23m plan to ease congestion during roadworks but commuters alarmed
A park and ride shuttle service, T2 lanes and a free toll road are measures proposed.

New bridge on SH43 officially opened
New bridge on SH43 expected to be a safer traffic route.

Hamilton City Council lowers speed limit near schools
Depending on the school's location, the speed limit is permanent or "variable".

Delays warning: Papakura off-ramp reopens after car crashes into barrier
NZTA warns motorists to avoid using the off-ramp and to expect delays.

Winter road maintenance amps up in Waikato
This means delays or detours in some local areas.

'Huge crash': Three injured after three-car collision on Auckland’s Northern Motorway
Traffic backed up from the crash across the Harbour Bridge but is now flowing again.

Road rage attack: Second defendant admits terrorising stranger who accidentally joined gang convoy
The FITUS gang members were driving to a large-scale brawl.

Truck leaves trail of destruction in Dunedin's Octagon
The driver of the truck sustained moderate injuries, no one else was injured.

Early breakdown on Auckland Harbour Bridge cleared
A vehicle has broken down in one of the southbound middle lanes on the bridge.

Serious injuries after crash involving car and pedestrian at Katikati
The crash resulted in a pedestrian with serious injuries.

Traffic chaos: Lanes reopen after crash on harbour bridge, SH1 heavily congested
Person critically injured after accident involving truck and motorbike on bridge.