Billowing smoke from a house fire is affecting visibility on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway this morning.

Four businesses caught in the disruption of building Auckland's new underground railway have asked for compensation.

A Wellington kitten had a close shave this morning after becoming trapped in rush-hour traffic.

Auckland Airport chief Adrian Littlewood says they're spending $1m a day on infrastructure, but warns travellers need to allow more time to get to the airport.

Auckland Airport users are increasingly frustrated with the journey to and through the airport and are venting and suggesting solutions to congestion.

Revelations of traffic chaos at and around Auckland Airport has led to action by authorities to ease congestion in the area.

An immediate focus was being put on upgrading State Highway 63 near St Arnaud in the weeks leading up to the very busy Christmas-New Year travel period.

A police car involved in a crash with a truck on State Highway 1 this morning was on its way to provide urgent back-up in Hamilton.

Holidaymakers are spending the same amount of time driving to and from Auckland Airport as the international flights they are catching.

Queues starting at Hobsonville are giving commuters a miserable drive into town.

Canterbury's Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to drive with caution while the Lewis Pass alternate highway (State Highway 7)

A car crash and a bus breakdown has led to traffic crawling through Auckland's central motorway at lunchtime.

Today I'm using my pen (computer actually) as a wand to defend Harry Potter. I know I wrote about Brian Tamaki a few weeks ago but

Motorists travelling the alternative route between Christchurch and Picton have been caught up in heavy congestion today, as traffic pressure mounts on the post-quake thoroughfare.

New research has revealed not only the day but also the exact time you're most likely to be involved in a car crash. Get ready.

Puzzled roadworkers got a surprise when they learned who was playing with their cones.

Police deny chasing a white hatchback through West Auckland yesterday, saying police vehicles attended the incident after the car was located by helicopter.

The congestion on the two main routes into and out of Auckland is beginning to ease after the motorways were gridlocked earlier this evening.

As you moan about your commute, be grateful you're not one of these motorists attempting to get away for the Thanksgiving holidays.

A car ploughed through the Kaimai School fence this morning after trying to avoid a parent's car leaving the school shortly before

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A 9-year-old boy in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital's Intensive Care Unit is one of seven young people hurt in a car crash in Ngaruawahia last night.

NZTA is advising motorists to avoid Oteha Valley and Greville Rd citybound on-ramps, and use East Coast Rd and enter the motorway further south.

Heavy rain and slips have damaged Wellington roads, meaning motorists may notice different road layouts and routes this weekend. NZTA

An alternative inland route for ferry traffic has been established running from Picton to Christchurch, via Murchison and the Lewis Pass.

It's one of the most stunning walks in the world, so you can't expect to park right outside the very beginning of the track on a busy weekend.

The latest on road closures, public transport, weather, cordons and building damage.

West Coast police today advised motorists to take extra care when driving through the Lewis Pass and Maruia Valley on SH7 and SH65 as traffic numbers build up.

Wellington and Kapiti drivers should expect delays due to ongoing repairs and clean-up from slips and flooding, the NZTA warns.

Wellington commuters face delays and disruption as the city struggles to get back to normal.