NZ’s worst road toll was 50 years ago, but tragedies still haunt our highways
Safety on the roads has come a long way since 1973, but police are desperate we do better.
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Christmas mayhem: Auckland motorway crash causes traffic build-up
And for Kiwis flying to their Xmas destination, here are tips to make the trip easier.
Pedestrian seriously injured near Sylvia Park Mall, traffic gridlocked, warning to avoid area
The intersection of Mount Wellington Highway and Longford St is affected.
Motorcyclist critically injured in crash with truck on Auckland motorway
The Cavendish Drive on-ramp heading north towards the Waterview Tunnel has been closed.
One person dead after two-vehicle crash in Taranaki
The fatal crash occurred around 1130am near Kapuni.
Businesses' heartbreak over Brynderwyn closure: 'It will destroy March trading'
The nine-week closure of State Highway 1 comes at 'the worst time', locals say.
The best and worst times to travel this holiday season
Thousands of New Zealanders will be hitting the road to get to the beach and the bach.
Bruce Cotterill: Public transport is going nowhere - time to take to the sea
OPINION: The transport headlines are coming thick and fast; everything is unravelling.
Focus: Protesters gather around New Zealand
Auckland’s Northern Motorway remains at a near standstill coming into the city this morning with Te Pāti Māori protests disrupting peak-hour traffic. Video / NZ Herald
Man hit by car while ‘lying in road’ in Auckland’s Pakuranga
The crash happened just before 2.30am.
'Completely shut off': Popular Auckland road to be closed for the summer
Meola Road will be closed from mid-December until early February.
Black Friday traffic chaos: Congestion builds in Newmarket, Sylvia Park
Southern Motorway blocked from city to Sylvia Park. Vehicle fire causing delays at Puhoi.
'He’s a little warrior': Whanganui hit-and-run victim out of coma
The family have blown away by the support they've received from the Whanganui community.
How to avoid mall carpark traffic jams
Some things are more important than buying everyone in your family a Christmas gift.
Cheaper to build a house in Auckland than a $470k pedestrian crossing
Mayor Wayne Brown says the costs are unjustifiable.
Letters: Congestion charging - Singapore's system lauded
OPINION: Congestion charges have merit, but are they legal on state highways?
'Complete disaster': AA hits out at AT after shoppers stuck in traffic jam for hours
One shopper was even forced to wet herself while being trapped in the car for hours.
Newmarket mall: Woman wet herself while trapped for three hours in carpark queue
One shopper said babies and mothers were stranded and people were having anxiety attacks.
Section of Southern motorway reopens after crash causes five-hour closure
Motorists were diverted via Great South Rd through Papakura and Drury.
Congestion on Auckland's Southern Motorway
A section of Auckland’s Southern Motorway is expected to remain closed for several hours after a serious crash between a truck, van and car. Video / Supplied
'Ludicrous' and 'unfair': What locals think about road-pricing idea for Tauranga
$5 a trip in Auckland? What Tauranga's answer to congestion charging might cost.
Waikato highway traffic delayed by two crashes
Accidents are causing delays on SH1 south of Hamilton.
'This is the tipping point': Fears businesses won’t survive another Brynderwyns closure
Northland leaders say the next Brynderwyn closure will be the final straw for some.
Ellerslie homicide concerns, school attendance drops, State Highway 1 closure and settled weather | Focus Morning Bulletin November 10, 2023
Data shows a continued drop in school attendance, missing Auckland woman can't drive adds to investigation concerns, State Highway 1 in Northland may be closed for months and a run of settled weather is set for most of the country. Video / Corey Fleming / Gettyimages
Collision between truck and car closes State Highway 1 in Otago
The road is expected to be closed for some time, motorists are asked to take other routes.
Woman outraged with response after bus crashed into parked car
She is one of 88 people whose parked cars have been hit by buses in the past nine months.
Ngāruawāhia section of Waikato Expressway to close at night
The works will start on Sunday and are set to run until December 14.
Watch: Car caught driving the wrong way down Auckland motorway
The incident happened on the Southwestern Motorway this morning.
'Bloody ridiculous': Veteran truckie tells of drivers using laptops, maps behind wheel
Fines for using mobile phones while driving have soared in the past six months.
‘Not capitulating’: ANZ Truckometer shows economy resilient
ANZ's monthly Truckometer shows a slight monthly decrease, but the trend is holding up.
Unhappy camper: Tourist who crashed campervan wanted compo for 'mental suffering'
The campervan had to be towed after the tourist collided with a parked car.
Labour Weekend road toll at three, crash in central North Island leaves one critically injured
Three people have died on our roads since Friday as the holiday draws to a close.