'Difference between life and death' - New SH2 median barriers may slow emergency services
An ex-firefighter fears they could be the difference between life and death.
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Four weeks of detours for Waikato Expressway resealing
Four weeks of disruptions for resealing on Waikato Expressway.
Six injured in crash on SH3 in Waikato
Police responded to the crash on State Highway 3 near Troopers Road, Te Mapara at 3.45pm.
New 110km/h speed limits considered near Wellington
The changes cannot yet be considered for Transmission Gully as the road is not finished.
Slow train coming: Only a genuine shift to rail will put NZ on track
The cost and priority of various transport projects will clearly be an election issue.
Congestion charging: Everything you need to know
One study has suggested a price of $3.50 to drive into central Auckland during the peak.
Major delays on Auckland’s SH20 after multi-vehicle crash
According to Google Maps, traffic is backed up for more than 11km.
Watch: Incredible footage shows massive slip east of Ōpōtiki
The road has now reopened in both directions via one lane.
Repairs almost compete on road 'that keeps on giving'
'We just need the weather to dry things out a bit and then we’ll be into the sealing.'
Northland news in brief: Mangawhai bridge, Lotto win, noise annoys and cat control
News snippets from Northland and the surrounds.
Traffic chaos: Two injured after crash on Northwestern Motorway, bus collides on Southern
Fire and Emergency NZ crews and St John are at the scene in West Auckland.
Problems expected for EV road user charges - will drivers pay?
EVs have been exempt from the charges to encourage people to buy them.
PM expected to announce plans for Northwestern Busway in Auckland
National has also promised to build a Northwestern Busway, starting in 4-10 years.
Council unable to contact those worst-affected by privacy breach
Police had out-of-date contact details for some of the people involved.
Motorway pig which evaded capture for weeks looking for forever home
The pig is looking to put his life on the run behind him.
Business hub: First woman, first non-engineer becomes Beca boss
Amelia Linzey on her planned legacy, biggest project, and the one she's worked on longest.
New rail overbridge in Ohakune to open
The first of two restored Ohakune bridges opens on Friday, August 11.
How will NZ get $210b of crucial new infrastructure funded, built?
National is a fan of PPPs and has big plans for new ones if it gets elected.
Mangamuka Gorge road repair a massive job amid more slips, heavy rain
The project has proved hugely challenging.
Truckies radio ahead to avoid disaster on treacherous section of SH1
Drivers and locals are calling for action on SH1 at Bulli Point, but are they being heard?
Snow warning for SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd
Waka Kotahi issues new warning for drivers to be cautious.
Police hot on heels behind fleeing driver involved in Kaiwaka crash
Police looking for driver who fled after causing crash on State Highway.
Overnight delays expected on State Highway 3 at Ōhakea
The roadworks are part of a project to build a permanent roundabout at the intersection.
‘Bonkers’: Greens slam second harbour crossing as National shows support
National's transport spokesman has called the harbour light rail plans a "fantasy".
Train-tragedy widower calls for safer crossings after child's 'unnecessary' death
He says 'minimum' safety improvement should be 'some kind of gate' at the crossing.
Kiwi Property's Drury East site: First stage of works for a new city the size of Napier
You’ve got to have some imagination to think like Schwartfeger and Mackenzie.
Revealed: The toll road that will be first to have its charges lifted - and when
The road has earned $65.7 million since 2015.
Cyclone Gabrielle: $120m committed to Napier-Wairoa roadworks
The investment is in 'immediate works' stemming from cyclone damage.
National's BOP transport plans could create 6500+ jobs, says Tolley
And it's proposed to benefit Tauranga "significantly faster" than what's already promised.
Community meeting before Redclyffe Bridge reopening decision
It's almost six months since Cyclone Gabrielle blasted apart the Redlyffe Bridge.
Ice-scraping mornings to disappear from rest of work week in Hawke’s Bay
"We’re just grateful to have some sunshine, even though it’s cold."
Waka Kotahi opposes Central Otago housing plan
Transport agency cites climate change concerns and isolated location.
Auckland motorway crash: Truck flips spilling load over busy on-ramp, road closed
Neilson St on-ramp blocked, NZTA is warning motorists to find an alternative route.