Traffic
Truck crash shuts road near Palmerston North
The single-vehicle crash happened on Saddle Road in the suburb of Ashhurst.
Serious crash closes part of SH5 in Bay of Plenty
A section of State Highway 5 near Tapapa in the Bay of Plenty is closed after a crash.
Easter traffic: Tractor warning for drivers after three crashes in 12 hours
Be patient when stuck behind tractors, holidaymakers are told, after crashes killed one person and seriously injured three.
'Deaths will go up': International expert unimpressed with speed limit changes
Eric Howard says New Zealand should not be abandoning Road to Zero targets. Audio
Closures, delays on major highways planned for next few weeks - NZTA
A suite of roadworks that will disrupt travel on major highways has prompted warnings for motorists to plan ahead.
Further delays for Auckland-Northland drivers after fatal crash closes SH1 in Mata
The crash comes after the Brynderwyn Hills were closed for restoration and a truck rolled on a detour route.
Logging truck rolls, closing detour around Brynderwyn Hills
Drivers can expect "major delays" on the first day of the Brynderwyn Hills closure, with another route blocked.
Arthur's Pass SH73 reopens after crash
Arthur's Pass, between Canterbury and the West Coast has reopened near the Waimakariri River bridge, after a crash.
Fire at Palmerston North pub under control
Firefighters have extinguished a fire at the Cloverlea Tavern in Palmerston North, but will be there overnight hunting out the last hotspots.
Road blocked, pedestrian hurt after crash in Auckland
Drivers are being warned to expect delays.
Auckland trains cancelled after tracks too hot
Auckland Transport says KiwiRail has tarnished the reputation of the city's train system after 34 services were cancelled because the tracks were too hot.
The Southern line to Papakura was worst… Audio
Waka Kotahi 'guardedly optimistic' of SH29A reopening on Tuesday
Waka Kotahi said crews worked throughout the might to fill the tomo that has closed part of SH29A into Tauranga.
Major traffic delays expected in Mount Maunganui
Motorists can expect major delays in Mount Maunganui over the next few days, as the council works on an upgrade to Totara Street.
Are Z-nails being deliberately scattered on North Island highways?
An online traffic site moderator estimated at least 20 vehicles had been affected by the nails on Monday night, south of Palmerston North.
Storms to subside overnight into Sunday, after power cuts, trees down
Storms and strong wind that caused power cuts and traffic snarls are expected to ease overnight between Saturday and Sunday, MetService says.
Slip reduces SH5 in Hawke's Bay to one lane
A slip has reduced State Highway 5 at Te Pōhue to one lane.
SH1 reopens after boat blocks motorway
All northbound lanes of the motorway after Oteha Valley Rd off-ramp have reopened
Lanes reopen on Auckland's Southern Motorway; expect delays
All lanes have reopened on Auckland's Southern Motorway after a crash but drivers should expect delays north of Bombay.
Gisborne Mayor on roadworks in cyclone hit regions
As you heard there, the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has a 500-million dollar road maintenance programme underway this summer.
The agency's senior manager for maintenance and operations… Audio
Transport Minister discusses plans for State Highway upgrades
Several sections of the country's state highways are being described as in shocking condition, with some mayors calling for urgent upgrades as holidaymakers travel through their districts.
The AA… Audio