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Crane company boss slams state of NZ roads
'The roads are the worst I've seen them,' says McLeod Cranes’ Scott McLeod.
Residents urged to evacuate as rain causes havoc in Canterbury, SH1 bridge closed
Several parts of the major Canterbury highways are closed due to slips.
Contractors' dispute over Transmission Gully settled out of court
CPB Contractors had claimed $75 million against engineering firm AECOM New Zealand.
Pūhoi-Warkworth motorway: Geotech engineer says landslides 'normal occurrence'
A landslip has mired the recent opening of the Pūhoi-to-Warkworth motorway.
Man convicted over issuing 900 unlawful WoFs in first prosecution of its kind
The man was sentenced to eight months of home detention and ordered to pay costs.
'Potentially a safety risk': Minister to be briefed on Pūhoi-Warkworth motorway
The slope above one section is shifting up to 30cm a week at times.
Simon Wilson: The PM’s Stockholm Syndrome and National’s potholes
OPINION: Why aren't we debating what could really make a difference this election?
Matariki traffic: Slow-moving queues hamper returning holidaymakers
Traffic is heavy northbound on Auckland's Southern Motorway.
Motorcyclist dead after fleeing from Auckland police and crashing
The rider lost control shortly after police started pursuing them.
Lane closed on the Kaimai Ranges after crash
Further down the country, a slip on SH2 between Napier and Wairoa forced the road to close
Two different Te Huia drivers responsible for temporary ban on operating in Auckland
Waka Kotahi has temporarily banned the train from entering the Auckland metro area.
Iwi upset at being left out of recovery project for damaged highway after flooding
Lead negotiator Willie Te Aho has condemned what he calls an "arrogant approach".
Train service banned from Auckland metro area after collision concerns
The driver failed to obey safety signals, putting the train at risk of a collision.
Around 1000 kilometres of Auckland’s roading network due for repairs
The backlog of repairs is expected to take up to a decade to clear.
Bridge vs tunnel: The multi-billion-dollar question hanging over new harbour crossing
One option is far cheaper than the other.
Letters: Rental properties, nurses' pay, EVs and farm emissions
OPINION: Also letters on Kennedy Pt Marina, intellect, heating, and the harbour bridge.
Inquest finds multi-lane roundabouts unsafe for cyclists
Coroner says motorists and cyclists need education about how to negotiate risks.
Luke Kirkness: Engineer's compensation triumph offers hope to motorists
Frustration on the roads: Getting compensation for pothole damage shouldn't be so hard.
Hold up: National calls on Waka Kotahi to answer their 0800 number faster
National's call for a timely service as taxpayers complain about phone wait times.
PM lines up a 'good chat' with Kiri Allan, Waka Kotahi face scaremongering accusations and violent protests ease in France | Focus Morning Bulletin: July 4, 2023
Kiri Allan's future remains uncertain ahead of a meeting with the Prime Minister, Waka Kotahi accused of being overcautious with access to the Harbour Bridge and violent protests ease in France after days of unrest in the latest headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AP
'I don’t want you driving': Daughter told to fly home rather than risk potholed roads
In the past 18 months, 26,350 potholes were reported across the region.
'Extremely disappointed': 677 WoFs done by uncertified inspector now invalid
Waka Kotahi says the tests weren’t carried out by a certified inspector.
Warning Harbour Bridge likely to be closed tomorrow, trains cancelled
Several lanes were closed and speed limits reduced due to the severe gales.
Pothole plague: Motorist's 'winning formula' for tyre damage compensation
Man takes on Waka Kotahi - and wins.
SH1 Dome Valley to remain closed over weekend
Dome Valley is to remain closed over the weekend and reopen early next week.
Warning of Harbour Bridge speed cuts, motorists warned to expect rush hour delays as gales hit
MetService is warning there may be hail and thunderstorms as a wild weather hits.
Speed reduced, closures possible, on Harbour bridge as wild weather rolls in
MetService is warning there may be hail, severe winds and small tornadoes this evening
Council backs push for bilingual road signs
Dunedin City Council throws support behind Waka Kotahi's bilingual signs
‘Ridiculous’: $80m spent on Dome Valley safety project with none on resilience
It comes as another slip closes the busy section of State Highway 1 north of Auckland.
'Critical' $2b-plus roading overhaul timeline under fire
Some leaders might not even be around when it's time to "cut the ribbon".
Watch: Slip causes Dome Valley road closure
Slip comes down over State Highway 1 at Dome Valley, forcing the road to close. Video / Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency