Traffic
Government backpedals on some automatic speed reversals
The new minister of transport has opened the door for public consultation on at least some of the speed limit changes the government said would be automatic. Audio
Major delays after fatal crashes in Auckland
In Auckland there are major delays after two fatal crashes on Auckland's South and South Western motorways.. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Power lines down on Auckland motorway after crash
Auckland's arterial Great South Road has been closed after power lines were brought down onto the road by a crash, police said.
Pedestrian dies after Northland crash
A pedestrian has died after a crash in Northland, south of the Bay of Islands, police say.
Commuters warned of delays in Auckland, Waikato, Napier
Three people have died and commuters have been warned of delays in Auckland, Waikato and Napier, after a day of crashes and a police incident involving the Armed Offenders Squad.
Roads closed to avoid repeat of last year's Waitangi Day traffic chaos
Free car parks have been set up in Haruru, near Paihia, for people to make use of the free shuttle buses.
Main roads connecting Wellington closing for maintenance
NZTA is warning motorists in the capital they will need to start planning ahead this week and next.
Man warned off highway hours before he was killed
A police officer warned a man not to walk on the highway in the dark less than two hours before he was hit by a utility vehicle and killed.
The case for slowing down on speed limits
Professor of Human Geography, University of Canterbury, Simon Kingham joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Popeyes Chicken in Lower Hutt proves popular
Lower Hutt's Popeyes chicken is proving to be so popular, it has had to bring in traffic management to stop long queues from its drive-through and carpark spilling onto the road. Ashleigh McCaull went… Audio
Ohakune businesses thriving after Desert Road closure
SH1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru - including the Desert Road - closed on 13 January.
Hawke's Bay bridge destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle reopens
The reopening of a Hawke's Bay bridge this weekend marks a "milestone moment" for a rural community, nearly two years after its destruction at the hands of Cyclone Gabrielle, says a district council…
Helium balloon causes mass power outage in Auckland suburb
Residents reportedly heard a loud bang before the electricity went off.
SH12, SH29 reopen after serious crashes
Roads have reopened after serious crashes earlier today.
Crashes snarl holiday traffic; one dead in Taranaki
A handful of crashes have slowed traffic throughout the country as many return home from holiday travels.
Motorcyclist dies after Murupara crash
Two motorcyclists were critically injured in crashes in Auckland and the Whakatāne district.
SH25 reopens after fatal crash
There are lengthy delays on a major road on the Coromandel Peninsula after a fatal crash.
Geese v police, as geese take over Auckland highway
A gaggle of Canada geese that sparked warnings to motorists have been persuaded to move on.
One killed in SH35 crash, holiday road toll at three
The crash on Te Araroa Road, between Hicks Bay and Cape Runaway, was reported to police at 11.15am.
Two dead, as holiday road toll begins
Two people have died after crashes in the first 12 hours of the holiday road toll period, and both sides of State Highway 2 has been closed in Lower Hutt, after a crash.
