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OPINION: From Viaduct lunches to saving lives, this election has it all.
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‘Huge job’ to get Haast Pass reopened
The West Coast to Otago-Queenstown route is closed after torrential rain.
Bridge maintenance causes significant road closure in Rotorua
NZTA says closing the road will let it finish the project fastest.
Road workers race to restore SH6 link to West Coast after flooding
'We've had two excavators, five trucks, two loaders and a [bulldozer] all working on it.'
Macron mishap: Transport agency reprints signs after error spotted
The signs were put up this week, and taken down less than 24 hours later.
National will scrap Golden Mile plan if contract remains unsigned
The party says it would be inappropriate to sign the contract this close to the election.
From two to 182: Hawke’s Bay's pothole damage claims spike
Pothole damage compensation claims have jumped in Hawke's Bay over the past three years.
Speed camera trial nabs motorists at 110km/h on Auckland local roads
Motorists caught speeding are being issued with a warning.
Thousands without power after 240km/h winds recorded, flights delayed, roofs ripped off, trees down
More than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.
'Excessively low': Questions raised over Waka Kotahi pothole damage payouts
Motorist who fought for a payout believes that agency makes it as “difficult as possible”.
240km/h winds recorded, SH2 closed, roofs lifting, trees down, homes without power
High winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.
Millions in new costs add to motorway over-run
Waka Kotahi has paid road builders millions more for the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway.
Further traffic management on SH1 after geotechnical inspections
A reactivated landslide had caused cracking on the section of highway.
Consultation recommended for Whanganui to Bulls median barrier plan
$6 million assigned to start $100m project before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.
Two crashes on Waikato Expressway cause significant delays
The crashes are about 400 metres apart.
Double fatal crash scene 'didn't look real'
One witness says the scene in Shannon this week was difficult to comprehend.
Rotten rental: Tenants paid almost $68k to live in sewage and flood-damaged house
Transport agency slammed by tenancy tribunal for renting out sub-standard home to family.
Officials investigated cutting Ōtaki Expressway in half as costs ballooned to $1.6b
The road is now one of NZ's most expensive - the Govt says it remains committed.
Multi-car crash on Northern Motorway as truck rolls, causing massive congestion
Waka Kotahi said the truck rolled about 4.10pm between Oteha Valley Rd and Silverdale.
Te Huia the only train service sanctioned for running red lights
Te Huia singled out but Waka Kotahi knew of 8 other passenger trains that ran red lights.
'Thank God': Let's Get Wellington Moving put out of its misery
OPINION: National's promised to kill it and the Government has announced its own changes.
'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.
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.