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Seven new roads, which are being fast-tracked, may be tolled to help pay for them.
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Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2
SH2 residents are protesting after NZTA's decision to resume works for median barriers.
Waikato road deaths six times higher this month than in June 2023
This time last year, Waikato's road death toll was one. Today, the toll reached six.
Holiday traffic building as travellers leave Auckland for Matariki long weekend
There is life south of the Bombays, but it’ll take you twice as long to reach it.
New Waikato River bridge for Taupō brought forward
Detailed planning for a second Waikato River bridge in Taupō to get under way soon.
'We’re sick to the eyeballs': Northland businesses angry with region's fragile infrastructure
Thursday's power cut was estimated to cost $60m in another blow to struggling businesses.
NZTA issues warning to SH2 vandals after hearts, 'offensive' tags appear
The tagging, thought to be linked to recent protests, has been reported to police.
Simeon Brown says proposed cuts for emergency road repairs 'challenging' for councils
NZTA is consulting on changes that will give councils less money for road repairs.
Overnight closures on SH1 at Ngāruawāhia return for two weeks
NZTA said the closures were necessary due to remedial and safety improvements.
Alliances align for Ō2NL project
'Signing alliance agreements ... sets the project up strongly to move forward.'
Two-hour journey possible: Traffic backed up on Auckland motorway after crash
One person seriously injured and another has moderate injuries, says St John.
SH27 Matamata to close for three nights
The testing is necessary ahead of road rehabilitation work.
Far North's first fixed speed camera attacked
The speed camera has been vandalised just days before it was due to be switched on.
French-owned HEB Construction profit leaps 62% from NZ operations
Business has road, rail, bridge, land, urban development and water projects throughout NZ.
Massive tree root holds up traffic in Coromandel
A fallen 20-tonne tree is behind ongoing hold ups on SH25 in the Coromandel.
Govt seeking feedback on 120km/h speed limits as reductions reversed
Changes will be made by next month.
Gisborne debates Ormond Rd safety amid heavy truck concerns
NZTA is to consider Gisborne road funding in an upcoming review.
Music to their ears: Truckies and motorists welcome pothole repair funding boost
Northland is getting a funding boost to deal with a scourge of potholes on state highways.
Partial access restored on Thames Coast Highway
One lane of SH25 north of Thames has reopened.
'Gobsmacked': Nearly $1m spent on consultants to investigate long tunnel
The Minister of Transport says a further $550k could be needed to investigate the tunnel.
'It's impossible': Demand for driving licences skyrockets
Resit fees were scrapped last October, but now people are struggling to book tests.
Multiple fallen trees and slips closes SH25 north of Thames
The road is closed on the western side of the Coromandel Pemninsula.
Protecting life: Speed camera aims to reduce car crashes in the Far North
A controversial speed camera is up and running in the Far North.
SH20 lanes now open after slip and fallen tree forced closure
A crash closed a nearby offramp later in the morning, causing further delays.
$4b fund to fix 62,000 road potholes nationwide
More than $2 billion in funding will go towards fixing state highway potholes.
Construction starting on new commercial vehicle safety centre
The vehicle safety centre at Ōhakea aims to improve compliance and efficiency.
Charges laid over death of roadworker killed while moving cones
WorkSafe has charged Fulton Hogan under three sections of health and safety law.
'We should be really worried': Gisborne to fight NZTA plan
NZTA may cut emergency event funding, raising local concerns.
Road user charges: 12,000 renegade EV owners now face fines
About 11 per cent of EV owners failed to pay up by the May 31 deadline.
Night works scheduled for SH1 near Cambridge
Finishing touches are being applied to a fifth turnaround bay.
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Budget build-up: Cookies over sausage rolls - Luxon and Willis say they're 'ready to deliver'
Today, the Government puts its money where its mouth is.
Gang boss with fake motorbike licence unhappy he must now do the time
Albert Epere argued community work was unfair.
Revealed: Offensive personalised number plates cancelled by NZTA
Transport agency has reviewed its process to stop 'frivolous and vexatious' complaints.
What's going on with this Tairua one-lane bridge?
The ongoing bridge maintenance works raised questions among ratepayers.