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'What any local would do': Hordes jumping 'horrendous' SH2 queues, council counts show
The council says drivers are already tense enough with the current congestion.
Luke Kirkness: Thinking beyond roadworks to fix pothole crisis
Opinion: Roads of despair - will drivers ever be safe from NZ's pothole epidemic?
'Rat runners' label 'unfair to rats': Councillor lashes out over clogged roads
The problem is believed to be making traffic congestion on SH2 worse than it should be.
Focus: Inside the control room responsible for Auckland's roads
Real time operations team leader Mark Hackett and traffic engineer Jwee Goy give a behind-the-scenes look at the Auckland Transport Operation Centre (ATOC) tasked with keeping our roads moving. Video / NZ Herald
Northland news in brief: Double-decker spotted; and Emergency Mobile Alert
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
One person critical after incident at east Auckland ferry wharf
Emergency services have rushed to the scene near the Half Moon Bay ferry terminal.
New bridge in the works for Waikare Gorge bypass
The project includes 3.9km of new road and one of New Zealand's highest highway bridges.
'It was pretty nasty': Driver hits out as potholes cause damage
Motorists lodge 33 complaints in 10 days.
Consultation for more bilingual traffic signs begins
Te Mātāwai and Waka Kotahi have released a flotilla of signs for public consultation.
What lies beneath: Exclusive look underground at City Rail Link progress
The CRL is a rail version of Spaghetti Junction, says project boss.
City Rail Link won't open until 2026 at the earliest
CRL boss reluctant to say when the mega-project will open for passengers.
Waka Kotahi causing ‘mayhem' with Harbour Bridge closures, local board member says
The bridge was closed five times on Saturday as winds gusted to 91km/h.
Auckland’s bus driver shortage almost halved
AT expects to return to operating reliable bus services by the end of September.
Ōringi bridge repairs to get under way early June
Waka Kotahi is still waiting for the go-ahead to repair a bridge damaged in March.
West Auckland vehicle chase ends with botched attempt by driver to escape police
The incident started on Henderson Valley Rd at about 10pm last night.
Auckland’s Southern Motorway reopens after pedestrian killed
The crash has closed the northbound lanes on SH1.
Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu
The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.
Govt provides free public transport for kids, EV boost, and support for highway network
Cheaper public transport helps young people and the environment, says a lobby group.
Budget 2023: What’s already been announced and where is the money going?
The Government will reveal Budget 2023 today - what has already been announced?
Storm-damaged roads need $185.5m of repairs - but leaders aren't holding their breath
Northland's storm-ravaged roads need $185.5m - but will today's Budget deliver?
Commuters left stranded again after multiple ferry cancellations
A passenger said the most of the passengers weren't angry as 'they are just so used to it'
Pothole pain: Motorist sues NZTA for damage to his car
After a pothole damaged his wheel one man took legal action.
Hopes new intersection will minimise risk for Ōhakea Defence Force staff
A roundabout will be built at the entrance to the Ōhakea air force base.
What Infrastructure NZ wants to see in the Budget
'NZ needs to grow up and accept the costs if we are going to build a prosperous future.'
Auckland Transport vows to change its tarnished image
AT's acting chairman says they are suffering from a serious lack of trust.
Part of Auckland motorway closing tonight
Congestion has backed up about 4km, Waka Kotahi has told motorists to expect delays.
$500,000 Heads Rd in Whanganui close to completion
"It had recently shown extensive cracking and rutting."
Stopbanks, roads and local response key factors in $941m pre-Budget cyclone relief
Government earmarks nearly $1 billion for cyclone recovery, announced in Hawke's Bay.
Hipkins received no written advice before announcing start date for new Auckland harbour crossing
National says the announcement was a distraction from Labour's woes.
Transport watchdog calls for regulation of all recreational skippers, boats
TAIC has identified nationwide safety issues relating to recreational boats and boating.
Transport Minister opens the door for road projects to be delayed
Michael Wood has held the door open to delaying major road projects
New $346k pedestrian crossing in Auckland took seven months to fix
Transport Services Limited has declined to answer questions about its work.
SH51 plan revised to avoid further highway chaos south of Napier
New roundabout at Awatoto Rd delayed as drivers fear even more congestion.