Strong North Island winds expected to ease tonight
High winds brought down powerlines and trees in Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Auckland.
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Ferocious winds: Trees down, power outages, severe thunderstorm warning for North Island
MetService described the wind as 'strong', with gusts of up to 96km/h across the bridge.
Watch: Driver rams police car in front of Queen St shoppers
'It was definitely scary,' a witness said.
Busy highway reopens after crash
All lanes open again on highway, but motorists warned to expect delays.
Delays of up to an hour for motorists on SH2 between Waihī and Tauranga
The delays are expected to continue for several weeks.
Cyclist dead after serious Warkworth crash
The crash at the intersection of Falls Rd and Mansel Dr was reported to police at 6.58am.
Morning commute chaos: Delays on Southern Motorway after multi-vehicle crash
Overheight vehicle, truck spilling load and motorway crash affect commuters.
'I've never seen traffic from Silverdale this bad'
In free-flowing traffic, the trip to the city usually takes drivers less than 20 minutes.
Watch: Traffic chaos as boat blocks northbound motorway lanes
The worst congestion is expected later this afternoon.
Watch: 'Chaotic' - witness films ‘massive crash’ on motorway overbridge
The crash caused major delays.
Letters: Red Sea deployment naivety; the right to die with dignity
OPINION: 'We put animals down because it’s the humane thing to do.'
Traffic build-up on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway
A serious crash has three of four northbound lanes on SH20 in Auckland closed after Neilson St off-ramp. Video / @WakaKotahiAkNth
Three vehicle crash closes Nelson highway, near Rabbit Island
Motorists are advised to avoid the area, seek alternate routes and expect delays.
Work to recommence on Ngāruawāhia section of Waikato Expressway
Overnight closures in Taupiri and Horotiu begin on January 14.
Lane of Auckland's Southern Motorway blocked by crash, congestion building
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is asking motorists to pass with care and expect delays.
Police car stolen, crashed into two cars minutes later in South Auckland
Sections of Great South Rd and Alfriston Rd in Manurewa are closed due to the crash.
Truck crashes into overbridge
A lane was closed on Auckland's Southern Motorway after a truck crashed into an overbridge. Video / Supplied
Police urge road safety as holidaymakers return home
Many people will be travelling home this weekend to resume work on Monday.
Motorists to avoid Te Rapa Rd, significant delays
Te Rapa Rd in Hamilton is blocked following the collision.
One person in critical condition after crash on SH50 near Hastings
Police are asking motorists to avoid SH50 and use SH2 until further notice.
State Highway 2 closed, people injured in Pukehina crash
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
'No one's crying': SH1 blocked by milk and cheese spill
'We’re just cleaning up the spilled milk, but no one’s crying. Well, not in our crew.'
Seven people injured in Tasman crash
One person has serious injuries while six others have minor injuries.
SH29 crash: Highway reopens after two-car crash
The two-vehicle crash north of Tauranga was reported to police at 2.02pm.
Kaimai Range tragedy: One dead after crash between car and petrol tanker
It brings the holiday road toll to nine already.
Mount Maunganui fatal crash brings holiday road toll to eight
One person died after a crash last night at a Mount Maunganui intersection.
Caravan disintegrates on Bombay hills
A caravan disintegrated on the Bombay Hills, south of Auckland on Wednesday afternoon, with contents scattered everywhere. Video / NZHerald
Serious crash blocking Dominion Rd, Auckland
Police were called to the scene about 4pm after a vehicle crashed into a lamp post.
Traffic backed up before Harbour Bridge, speed limits reduced, kilometres of queues on SH1
Holidaymakers are being warned roads will be clogged in the afternoon.
Remutaka Hill crash: SH2 now open in both directions
Motorists travelling out of Wellington have been told to expect delays.
Caravan smashed after collision, with SH2 traffic at a standstill
Police, ambulance and fire services are at the scene.
Two-vehicle Auckland crash in Waterview backs up traffic along Great North Rd
A witness said traffic is backed up in both directions.