PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo Auckland subcontractors involved in NZ's first criminal prosecution for cartel conductThe defendants will appear in court on January 25.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandConstruction of key $40 million roundabout at Piarere gets underwayA site blessing was held this week on the dangerous Waikato intersection.14 Dec 12:17 AM
New ZealandTraffic diversion in place as Waikanae Bridge clip-on construction resumesSouthbound traffic will have to detour via an expressway.13 Dec 10:38 PM
New ZealandWork on final site of flood repairs on SH4 completedWork on the site started in early 2022.13 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandSH1 re-opens on all four lanes at RangiririRemedial works at the site are wrapping up.13 Dec 12:31 AM
New ZealandTruck crash closes the Desert RdA detour is in place for motorists in the area.12 Dec 08:33 PM
New Zealand'Frustration' after SH1 repairs delayed by 15 monthsThe completion date for the works has shot out another 15 months.11 Dec 10:32 PM
New ZealandHigh-speed e-scooters being left unchecked by Waka KotahiAccording to the NZ Transport Agency, e-scooters cannot exceed 300 watts.11 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Cheap politics': Labour fires back at Nicola Willis over ferry budget blowoutLabour finance spokesman Grant Robertson sheds more light on KiwiRail's ferry conundrum.08 Dec 02:07 AM
PoliticsClear-out at Waka Kotahi includes exit of chairman Paul ReynoldsThe outgoing chairman joined the transport agency's board only in February.08 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandNZ Transport Agency dumps Māori name first for English nameIt’s now NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi after NZ First campaign to strip te reo names.07 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandMedian barriers, wider roads and roundabout transforming one of Hawke’s Bay’s deadliest roadsSafety is at the heart of Napier to Awatoto highway's makeover.07 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandTransmission Gully wrongly claims to have 'green' certificationWaka Kotahi has been making exaggerated claims about our 'green' motorways.04 Dec 10:20 PM
New ZealandMajor evening delays due soon on Hamilton to Tauranga routeRemedial works on SH1 at Rangiriri are coming to an end while works on SH29 kick off.04 Dec 03:37 AM
New ZealandChristmas lead-up sees roads closed across Coromandel, North WaikatoWaka Kotahi says road renewals season is almost at the halfway point.04 Dec 02:52 AM
New ZealandSH1B Telephone Rd gets permanent detour signs as no fix in sightThe crossing was closed due to safety concerns in April 2022.03 Dec 10:54 PM
New ZealandDrones brought in to assess major slip, highway still blockedThe road was closed on Sunday due to a significant slip.03 Dec 10:48 PM
New ZealandSlip closes SH2 between Napier and Wairoa for second time in a weekAnother slip has closed the road, a week on from a slip which caused a fatal crash.02 Dec 08:34 PM
New ZealandState Highway 4 retreat project expected to be finished soonIt is the last major repair to be completed on Parapara Rd after the June 2015 floods.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBillion dollar solution needed for Taupō's beautiful but deadly highwayWhat's next for the accident hotspot on SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi?30 Nov 02:46 AM
New ZealandSlip that led to fatal crash: Highway to open to one laneThe movement of a slip near Wairoa on SH2 had made it difficult to keep the road clear.26 Nov 08:54 PM
New ZealandOne dead following crash in Kamo, WhangareiThe Serious Crash Unit is investigating.26 Nov 01:17 AM
New ZealandSerious Crash Unit investigating fatal accident near Te KamōThe serious accident occurred on Saturday afternoon and closed State Highway 1.26 Nov 12:28 AM
New ZealandNapier-Taupō road: SH5 returning to normal after cyclone repairsTraffic is now moving both ways after reconstruction of SH5 at the Esk underslip.25 Nov 11:43 PM
New ZealandNo timetable yet for Brynderwyns highway closureThe announcement has been delayed amid an outcry from Northland business groups.24 Nov 11:25 PM
New ZealandBlack Friday traffic chaos: Congestion builds in Newmarket, Sylvia ParkSouthern Motorway blocked from city to Sylvia Park. Vehicle fire causing delays at Puhoi.24 Nov 02:20 AM
New ZealandRegion's roadworks ramp up for summerResurfacing work north of Taihape has been completed but more projects loom.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlans for beachfront highway roundabout south of NapierRoad widening work will take place ahead of building the new Awatoto roundabout.23 Nov 04:14 AM
New Zealand'Pieday Friday' for Waka Kotahi staff causing concern'Pieday Friday' is good for morale, says Waka Kotahi, but opponents dispute the cost.20 Nov 08:23 PM
OpinionWhangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo: Brynderwyn bypass upgrade vitalFrom the mayor's office: Build it and they shall come... but how will they get here?19 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The isolated north': Business leaders call for urgent investment in critical road infrastructureNorthland businesses are rallying to get better state highways for the 'isolated north'.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies after crash on Lindis Pass in South IslandMotorists are being advised to take an alternate route after the crash.18 Nov 09:13 PM
New ZealandWaka Kotahi urged to delay closure of SH1 over the BrynderwynsThe state highway would be down for 7 weeks for urgent slip repair.18 Nov 02:11 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist fuming after Waka Kotahi evades blame after ‘horrific’ crashVictim believes the road conditions were responsible for the crash that put her in a coma.17 Nov 04:00 PM