Traffic
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
Calls for upgrades to State Highways in "shocking" condition
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
Police anticipate congestion, urge safety as holidaymakers return home
Police are asking motorists to be cautious this weekend as many holidaymakers are set to be going home in time for the return of work.
Road safety warning as 340 deaths recorded in 2023
At least 340 people died on the roads during 2023, compared to 372 in 2022.
Police say there are still far too many people not making it home to their families.
Its director for road policing… Audio
Road toll at 19 as official holiday period ends
Nineteen people have died on the roads over the Christmas New-Year holiday period, with the official toll coming to an end at 6am Wednesday, January 3rd.
Last year, there were 21 deaths over the… Audio
Two dead on Waikato roads after crashes in Coromandel, Tauhei
A person is dead after a motorcycle crash north of Hamilton, and one has died after a car crashed into the water, closing a busy Coromandel Peninsula coastal highway.
