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Evacuations as heavy rain warnings continue into Saturday
Evacuations are being carried out in Tasman after a stream breached its banks, with orange heavy rain warnings in place there, in Nelson, Marlborough, Northland, Taranaki and Westland. Audio
'A great milestone': Access opens up to cyclone-hit Piha
Auckland Council has announced the cordon restricting access into Piha will be removed at midday on Friday.
One dies after Hamilton carpark crash
One person has died after a crash at a carpark in Hamilton.
New fleet of trains for Kāpiti Coast and Wairarapa
A fleet of 18 new trains will be bought for Kāpiti and Wairarapa to replace the current ones and provide capacity for another 1.5 million trips, the government has announced.
Caravan involved in serious crash blocking SH1 north of Taupō
Emergency services are working at the scene of a serious crash north of Taupō involving a caravan and they warn motorists to expect delays.
Road closed after police car crashes in Auckland
A woman has been taken to hospital and a road in Mount Albert is closed following a crash involving a police vehicle and an SUV.
Part of Auckland's Northwestern motorway closed after crash
Police have closed part of a major motorway in Auckland after a serious crash.
Hundreds of bikes cause havoc on Auckland roads
Hundreds of different types of motorbikes have been spotted disrupting traffic on Mount Wellington Highway this afternoon.
Wellington's Haywards Road to close for work
Widespread delays are expected across the Wellington Region and Coromandel Peninsula as major highway closures begin this week.
Road toll: Police urge drivers to take it easy over weekend
Police are expecting people to maximise Anzac day and take a long weekend - meaning the roads could be chocka, with people returning from school holidays too.
Last year 12 people died on the roads… Video, Audio
Auckland schools want speeds lowered, not all councillors convinced
The much-wanted safety measure comes with a high financial price tag.
Geraldine road where three died known to be 'notorious' among locals
Residents and community leaders in the South Canterbury town of Geraldine say a "notorious" stretch of road where three people were killed overnight has been prone to crashes.
Protesters blocking roads could face 14 years jail, police warn
Disruptive protests blocking traffic are dangerous for drivers and protesters and anyone taking part could face up to 14 years in jail, police say.
Crash near Remutaka summit slows SH2 traffic
It is slow-going for motorists driving over the Remutaka Hill following a two-vehicle crash near the summit on the Wairarapa side.
Section of main East Coast highway to close as heavy rain hits
Part of Tairāwhiti's main coastal highway will close tonight, as Easter travellers flood the roads and heavy rains are forecast, with no date for its reopening.
Large numbers of police out watching Easter drivers
Police will be out in force this Easter watching for dangerous drivers, and those travelling on cyclone-damaged roads and in heavy rain are advised to be cautious.
Focus on road safety ahead of Easter
The head of the Road to Zero programme says Easter is a time when people shouldn't be accepting death as an inevitable part of having roads.
Bryan Sherritt from the Ministry of Transport says… Audio
Public transport advocates unhappy with most harbour crossing proposals
Public transport advocates say the government is putting the cart before the horse with most of its Auckland harbour crossing proposals.
The government has unveiled five options for an additional… Audio
What the 'Truckometer' says about the economy for the first quarter
ANZ says flood damage in the North Island is still affecting traffic data and supply chains, but the data is consistent with the slowdown in retail spending.
Slip and rockfall risks fully shut section of SH2
A section of State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier has been closed due to significant risks from slips and rockfall.
