Inquest finds multi-lane roundabouts unsafe for cyclists
Coroner says motorists and cyclists need education about how to negotiate risks.
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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
Further slips close Coromandel highway
'We are unable to provide a likely reopening time presently,' the agency said.
Popped tyres and smashed rims: CHB’s pothole carnage
At least five cars, including a police car, were taken out by SH2 potholes in one morning.
'I’m alive, that’s all that matters': Man's car bursts into flames after crashing into bull
Prem Lohar was driving home on a dark rainy night when he hit a wandering bull.
State Highway 4 to close for road works
State Highway 1 will be the alternate route on July 4-5 when SH4 closes.
Waipawa River Bridge structurally sound for repairs after huge washout
Damaged end of Waipawa River Bridge will be restored after it was knocked out by flood.
Highway staying closed overnight after two large slips
Five motorists, including a couple in a campervan, became trapped on Saturday.
State highway pothole plague - the regions with the most revealed
Pothole plague: The quality of roading is 'leaving a lot to be desired'.
Brief respite in weather for Gisborne, severe gales to come for Auckland
MetService are warning even a small amount of rain could cause major damage.
Bridge out: SH50 closure affecting business, travel in rural CHB
'I'm really not impressed that my petrol bill is going to go up'.
Taumatamakuku strikes back: How one small Far North community made its roads safer
Locals fought for generations for footpaths and lower speeds without success. Until now.
Person dead after truck crash: Motorway to fully close again tonight
The crash shut the motorway in both directions between Drury and Papakura.
Developer loses $87m battle against Auckland Council, Auckland Transport
Defendants didn’t dispute the Westgate vision, nor that it had not yet been achieved.
Developers worry after 80.5ha Riverhead knockback
'The fear is that they’ll throw everything out.'
'Dose of reality': Police charge meditating motorist who blocked traffic
The motorist was spotted meditating on his car roof on Auckland's Southern Motorway.
Construction has begun on the two lane bridge project
Members of Ngāti Ruanui and Ngāti Maru opened the ceremony on Tuesday morning.
Watch: Explosive video reveals secrets behind Pūhoi to Warkworth highway
More than 160 controlled blasts took place to remove 2.2 million cubic metres of rock.
Business Hub: Changes at top of NZ's second-largest builder
Downer has around 25,000 employees in Australia and around 10,000 in New Zealand.
Police checkpoint targeting gang bike run closes State Highway 1
Police confirmed they were holding a checkpoint on SH1 in Pūhoi today.