Traffic
Three dead in separate road crashes across the country
Three people have died in crashes on New Zealand roads on Monday.
One killed in crash in Waitomo District
One person has died after a crash between a motorbike and a car in the Waitomo District, in Waikato.
One dead after two-car crash in Mataura, Southland
A person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Main Street, Mataura.
The Panel with Ali Jones and Andrew Hoggard (Part One)
Today on the Panel, Wallace and panellists Ali Jones and Andrew Hoggard speak to Civil Defence about Cyclone Gabrielle.
Plus they talk about commercial drivers falling asleep at the wheel and whether… Audio
Manawatū police issue warning after three deaths in two days
Manawatū Police are urging motorists to take care on the roads, after three people died as a result of crashes in the region since the start of the long weekend.
Three injured after fleeing vehicle crashes on SH20, Māngere
Three people have been injured after a vehicle police were chasing crashed into others in Māngere, South Auckland.
Auckland commuters warned to expect delays as long weekend ends
Auckland Transport is warning people to plan their journeys ahead of time if they have to travel as there are still widespread delays across the city. Audio
Roads in many regions 'impassable' and damaged
Many roads are damaged and impassable across Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty, while the Coromandel Peninsula has been cut off. We bring you details about the roads.
SH7 at Omoto to close for resurfacing ahead of Waitangi weekend
The state highway between Greymouth and Stillwater will close next Friday for road resurfacing work, ahead of Waitangi weekend.
Careering milk truck delivers destruction in Oamaru
A retired Oamaru barber is used to close shaves, but this one was a little too close for comfort.
Simon Kingham: Speed Limits
Slow down - that's the prevailing message from New Zealand Transport Authority Waka Kotahi. Lower limits don't just save lives - they make NZ towns and cities better places to live, according to Simon… Audio
Fewer boaties in Sounds eases summer parking pressure
After dealing with an influx of boaties over the last two summers, it's been a "bit slower" to get started in Marlborough this season.
One hospitalised after altercation on Auckland motorway
One person has been hospitalised after an altercation on the motorway in Auckland on Monday afternoon.
Diversions in place after fatal crash east of Pukekohe
A person has been killed in a crash between a truck and car in South Auckland.
Thames to Coromandel road shuts as heavy rain persists
The main road that leads from Thames to Coromandel has been shut due to an unstable cliff.
Six hurt in Otago crash
Six people have been injured in a two-car crash between Wanaka and Haast.
Tragic tally: 60 more people killed on the roads in 2022 than 2021
As 2022 came to a close, the Ministry of Transport's road toll count reached a provisional figure of 378 people killed on New Zealand roads during the year.
Four people seriously injured in Rotorua crash
Emergency services are responding to a crash on State Highway 30 that has left four people seriously injured.
Holiday traffic builds up on main highways
Heavy traffic is causing trips to popular holiday destinations to take longer than usual today.
Person critically injured in Taranaki car fire dies
A person who was critically injured in a car fire in Taranaki this morning has died in hospital.
