Auckland Transport tweeted a warning to travellers.

It's a slow start to the working week in Auckland.

The cyclist, a 35-year-old man, collided with a car about 8.30pm on Main Rd in the suburb of Fairfield.

Traffic appears to be flowing relatively freely as the holiday weekend draws to a close.

Three people are critically injured after a serious crash in Karangahake Gorge - the second crash in the same spot today.

The wet Waitangi weekend weather has begun as transport officials urge holidaymakers heading out of town to stay safe and avoid creating highways to hell.

Highways around the North Island appear to be free-flowing on the first day of the Auckland Anniversary Weekend - though stormy weather could pose problems later.

Motorists heading out of town for the long weekend yesterday faced lengthy delays, but the standstill cleared earlier than expected.

Motorists heading out of town for the long weekend should expect lengthy delays as many of Auckland's motorways are already clogged with traffic.

A serious motorcycle crash is adding to the mounting traffic chaos for people heading out of Auckland.

Highways are clogging up north of Wellington as motorists head off for the city's anniversary weekend.

State Highway 16 is expected to be closed for some time and police are requesting that motorists consider delaying their travel.

Ten people have been injured after a collision involving three cars and a truck near Taupo.

Holidaymakers heading back to the grind in the Super City have one thing to smile about tonight, for most, it's a clear run home on the roads.

An arterial route linking motorists to the East Coast of the North Island has been closed, reportedly causing traffic chaos.

The Christmas holiday road toll has risen to 11 after a man seriously injured in a crash near Rotorua yesterday died.

Congestion continues as people make their way out of Auckland ahead of New Year's Eve.

Traffic has been crawling on the Auckland Motorway - spurred by a combination of minor crashes and holidaymakers heading in and out of the city.

State Highway 1 is down to one lane between Taupo and Turangi after a serious crash this afternoon, which initially closed the road completely.

People leaving Auckland for Christmas face the usual commuter delays this afternoon, while those heading out of Wellington should allow extra time.

A snapshot of highway routes around the country where traffic congestion may be heavy over the festive season.

A woman died after her car and a truck collided near Feilding.

Traffic mayhem ensued when the pod of about six or seven orcas were spotted between Pukerua Bay and Paekakariki, north of Wellington this afternoon.

The ever increasing scourge in Auckland traffic is queue jumping - those who come from the back down to the front and expect to be let in.

Auckland commuters travelling in along the Northern and Western motorways may need to allow more time as traffic slows to a crawl.

Scaffolders used road cones to block off a lane of a busy Auckland arterial route at the height of this morning's commuter rush.

Significant lane restrictions would also have an impact on drivers using the Te Atatu interchange

A multi-car prang on Auckland southern motorway is causing long delays for weekend commuters.

Auckland commuters using the south western motorway face potential delays this morning.

Authorities are urging Halloween travellers to avoid the Basin Reserve and Mount Victoria Tunnel this evening.