Traffic
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.
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.
