Transport
Brynderwyns highway closes after temporarily reopening for Easter
The stretch of motorway linking Auckland to Northland has been closed again, officials say.
Teen pushing for return of international flights to Dunedin to meet PM
A 14 year old campaigning to get international flights back to Dunedin has got a meeting with the Prime Minister today.
Roadside drug testing still a priority for government - Simeon Brown
However, the Nelson mayor who has campaigned for it is frustrated at the time it is taking to make it happen. Audio
Roadside drug testing could be in place if govt wanted, Labour says
There are growing calls for random roadside drug testing after seven people were killed in crashes over the Easter weekend. Audio
Calls for random roadside drug testing
There are growing calls for random roadside drug testing after seven people were killed in crashes over the Easter long weekend.
The previous government introduced legislation allowing roadside drug… Audio
Easter weekend toll: 'More frustration, anger' on roads
Seven people died in crashes over the weekend, the highest toll since 2021. Audio
Pukaki crash: Fourth person dies, police appeal for witnesses
A fourth person has died in hospital after a harrowing crash near Lake Pukaki on Saturday, taking the Easter weekend road toll to seven.
New tax hits EV owners
From today electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid owners will have to pay road-user charges, which are already required for diesel cars and heavy vehicles.
Easter traffic: Tractor warning for drivers after three crashes in 12 hours
Be patient when stuck behind tractors, holidaymakers are told, after crashes killed one person and seriously injured three.
Witnesses sought to fatal Rotorua crash
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua early Sunday morning.
Pukaki crash: Malaysian authorities involved after two foreign students die
The Malaysian government is assisting the families of the two foreign students killed in the Lake Pukaki crash.
Easter holiday road toll at five after fatal Matamata crash
A motorcyclist has died in hospital after a crash in Richmond Downs.
Court dismisses Air NZ appeal over Covid-19 compensation to crew member
A former Air NZ flight attendant who fell ill with Covid-19 while helping people get home between New Zealand and China during lockdown has achieved a milestone in his fight for compensation.
Easter weekend traffic: Fiery crash leads to long delays on Auckland highway
A witness says she saw a "huge" plume of smoke and "little explosions come off the cars".
'Could not believe how bad that road is' - Fears over major roadway
The condition of a main arterial route out of Bluff has been described as "embarrassing" by a local councillor, who wants action.
‘Massive lack of funding’: Auckland Council stuck on how to keep buses running
Auckland Council is "disappointed" with the short timeframe for responding to government's draft transport policy statement.
Easter weekend traffic: Crashes cause frustration for Auckland drivers
It's been a frustrating start to the long weekend for motorists leaving Auckland, with numerous crashes throughout the day.
Waka Kotahi wanted $6m to address rail safety concerns but never sent request
The agency watered down a warning to the government about growing safety risks on the rail network, while also failing to submit a bid for more money to tackle them. Audio
227,000 customers expected to fly this weekend with Air NZ
Buckle up, because if you're hopping on a plane this Easter, airports are going to be chock-a-block. Today is the busiest for Air New Zealand, with almost 55,000 people expected to fly; over the… Audio
Wellington train services to be disrupted over Easter for 'highly invasive' maintenance
An official says the closures are necessary to ensure a more resilient network system.
