Traffic
Quieter roads due to mid-week Christmas
The Automobile Assosication is reminding motorists to drive to the conditions, not take any risks and expect delays over the holiday period, as people begin to head away.
Southbound lane of State Highway 6 reopened following crash
A cyclist is reported to have serious injuries.
Auckland's motorways congested as some schools finish for the year
Traffic is heavy following an earlier crash on SH16.
Auckland bus driver injured after crashing into parked car, power pole
A photo shows the power pole has been snapped in two in the crash.
Shoppers gear up for Black Friday
The New Zealand Transport Agency is expecting to see traffic ramp up and are warning drivers to prepare for delays, especially in major Auckland shopping areas, such as Westgate, Newmarket, Mt… Audio
Blame bandied about in bike rack bus ban blow-up
Confusion reigns as the nation's bus operators announce an indefinite ban on the use of bike racks starting tonight. Audio
Homicide investigation launched after death in Gisborne
A man with "severe injuries" was taken to hospital in the early hours of this morning but died soon after.
Flights delayed as people head away for long weekend
Holiday traffic is causing congestion in the main centres as people head away for the long Labour weekend.
Council questions traffic count figures behind toll proposal
The plan to charge motorists $4.30 and trucks $8.60 a trip on the Manawatū-Tararua highway has come under heavy criticism. Audio
Hundreds of traffic calming projects in limbo after Govt funding changes
More than 300 applications for speed bumps, raised crossings and other traffic calming measures won't progress after the Government withdrew the funding available to local councils. Audio
European Council raises concerns over raised speed limits
The European Transport Safety Council, which aims to cut road deaths in Europe, is raising concerns over the government's new speed limit rules in New Zealand. European Transport Safety Council… Audio
Frustration as mall traffic causes airport delays
Large crowds at new outlet mall are resulting in congestion that's frustrating airlines.
Council underfire for botched intersection fix
The New Plymouth District Council is under fire for what locals are calling the botched job it's made of fixing a dangerous intersection in the city. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.
…SH58 in Wellington reopens after crash
A major Wellington highway was closed by a serious crash involving a motorbike.
Remutaka Hill Road closes lane after slip
It is expected to take between four and six weeks to fix the road.
Horse riders petitioning for law change to be recognised as 'vulnerable road users'
Julia McLean tells Emile Donovan why riders need added legal protection. Audio
Orewa to Warkworth highway could get 110kph speed limit
A 110kmh speed limit has been proposed for State Highway 1, from Orewa to Warkworth.
Residents on SH2 in Bay of Plenty say barrier blocks access to homes
Residents of a notorious stretch of road in the Western Bay of Plenty say a median barrier is blocking direct access to their homes - and making the highway even more dangerous. Waikato reporter… Audio
Street reopens after two years of closures
Originally it was going to be a four-month trial in response to safety concerns around the high traffic volumes while children travelled to and from school.
'Buggered': Emergency services deal with large fire near Lake Pukaki
Fire and Emergency has evacuated four properties as a large fire burns near the scene of recent crashes on the main highway.
