PM's handbrake leads to review of state highway speed plan
Chris Hipkins says roads that would see reduced speed limits are in areas of high deaths.
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Air NZ extends flights between flood-hit Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne
The service has kept the two regions connected while State Highway 2 remains closed.
Essential freight to start moving between Napier and Taupō on Tuesday
A month after Gabrielle, SH5 is still closed to the public, but a breakthrough is here.
More cops to reduce retail crime, anti-lgbt rhetoric & nationwide teachers strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 13 March, 2023
The government says more cops on the beat should reduce incidences of retail crime, new wave of anti-lgbt rhetoric online, nzei and post primary teachers association voted to strike this Thursday. Video / NZ Herald
Steve Doole: Our addiction no one wants to talk about
OPINION: Public transport advocate bemoans our desire to return to normal.
Northland news in brief: Alleged tomahawk robbery; and Lucky Lotto player
Snippets of news from around the region.
Business Digest: Farm Environment Awards winners announced
Got business news? Email zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz or carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz
Barrier arm headaches in Hastings
A city-wide barrier-arm malfunction caused traffic headaches in Hastings.
Editorial: Problems mounting for Govt
OPINION: Our editorial on balancing immediate needs with long-term fixes.
'Literally moving mountains': What it’s like to drive the new $880m 'holiday highway'
The undulating and curved motorway has spectacular scenery.
Focus: What it’s like to drive the new $880 million Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway
NZ Herald was given an exclusive look at the highly anticipated new motorway between Pūhoi and Warkworth as the expected opening date draws near. Video / NZ Herald
Dire Strait: Who runs the ferries and how much do they cost?
Controversy is nothing new for the state-owned Cook Strait ferries.
Chris v Chris: Did Luxon or Hipkins win the best for the week?
It was a good poll for Hipkins, and a good policy for Luxon - but who won?
Cyclone recovery: PM says it might be best to 'give up' on some roads
Some roads, like State Highway 25A, just shouldn't be there, says Chris Hipkins.
Focus: Interislander ferries reaching the end of their working life
The Interislander Cook Strait ferries are reaching the end of their working life, and two new ferries are being built to replace them. Video / Mark Mitchell
Dire Strait: What’s gone wrong with our ferries?
A mayday call has put a spotlight on the ships but they've been struggling for 18 months.
'Won't be able to come to class': High school student outcry at $40 parking charge
Auckland Unlimited says a lack of zoo car parks has been a point of frustration for years.
Petrol prices: Where motorists pay more, and which regions have the lowest costs
Motorists in the Wellington region pay the highest prices for fuel in the country.
Cook Strait drama: What's gone wrong with our ferries?
The ferries connecting the North Island with the South Island have faced myriad problems.
Tāmaki Drive caught in a cycle of debacles
OPINION: Auckland Transport's safety and traffic management processes need an overhaul.
Teen charged with Cityride bus driver bashing appears in court
A man accused of bashing a Cityride bus driver has appeared in the Rotorua District Court.
Coromandel facing more roading woes: 'This was meant to be the comeback summer'
The main highway between Hikuai and Whangamatā was closed after a washout on Sunday.
Waka Kotahi concludes half-price fares not enough to lure more public transport users
On Auckland trains, patronage had not yet rebounded to pre-Covid levels.
Qantas passengers face travel chaos
Passengers are facing disruptions as workers who refuel planes go on strike.
Multiple flooding callouts in Tauranga; SH25 closed due to washout
There were callouts to 10 properties overnight.
Focus: Railway lines closed for months due to massive slips
Kiwirail boss Siva Sivapakkiam reveals the rail line between Auckland and Northland has been hit by 50 slips in total and will be out of action for months. Video / Dean Purcell
Interislander ferry to resume passenger sailings after mayday
The ferry operator acknowledges the past few weeks have been "rough" for customers.
Auckland Council's $300m budget hole: The trains, bus, cars and bicycles debate
Part 4 in our 6-part series explaining Auckland Council's new draft budget.
More than 100 local roads still damaged: How do councils choose which to fix first?
While repairs to our roads are now under way, which ones will happen first?
Northlanders urged to prepare for more power cuts
Big slip threatens two high-voltage lines carrying power to Northland.
Temporary bridges for Hawke's Bay could be 'two or three months' away
It will fall to district councils to determine if they need a temporary bridge.
Flood-damaged cars: What you need to know
Thousands of vehicles are expected to be written off.
Downer EDI releases half-year result, cites NZ floods
Unprecedented wet weather, labour shortages, productivity problems dog business.
Routed: Some highways will take months to reopen
Country's roading network has significant damage and some routes complete rebuilds.