Transport
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.
Main route into New Year's hotspot reopens following crash
The main route into Raglan has now reopened after a car crash brought down power lines on State Highway 23.
NZ Post honours killed postie with annual award
A year on from Sam Kelman's death, the postal service has reviewed its electric vehicles and updated its processes.
Christmas period death toll on road doubles with four killed in separate crashes
Police have confirmed the death of four people on the roads overnight that involved two separate crashes.
Waka Kotahi signals delays ahead with New Year's Eve traffic hotspots
The transport agency is warning travellers to expect heavy traffic on highways up and down the country.
Jetstar apologises after 'miscommunication' sees Bali flight returned to Melbourne
Jetstar has launched an investigation after a "miscommunication" saw a plane load of holiday-makers en route to Bali turned around and sent back to Melbourne.
Holiday traffic creates 'heavy delays' on SH1
Police are warning of "heavy delays" on State Highway 1 south of Cambridge and towards the Tauranga turn-off.
Highway traffic back to pre-Covid-19 levels, holidaymakers warned
Waka Kotahi has chosen this summer to carry out major roadworks as well.
Crash in Manawatū leaves one dead
A person has died following a crash in Manawatū overnight.
A new road for holidaymakers but congestion grinch lingers
The Wellington Region has a new expressway for Christmas, but traffic congestion is still expected at its northern end over the busy holiday period.
Christmas rush returns to Aotearoa's airports as families reconnect
Airports around the country are buzzing, nearly 20 times busier than they were this time last year.
Govt agencies admit trouble achieving Road to Zero targets
The road toll has soared this year and is on par with 2018, the worst year for road deaths in recent memory. Audio
Green Party on agencies admission of failure on road toll
Government agencies are admitting failure in their attempts to make roads safer.
The road toll has soared this year and targets set under the nationwide Road to Zero plan - which is supposed to see… Audio
Government agencies admit failure in moves to make roads safer
Government agencies are admitting failure in their attempts to make roads safer, and now say their target to reduce deaths and serious injuries by 40 percent over a decade is unrealistic.
The road… Audio
Where traffic will be worst these holidays
A new online tool showing likely holiday traffic jams has been released - and among the first predictions is SH1 north of Auckland on Friday afternoon.
Hundreds of roads in Auckland to get lower speed limits
More than 1600 roads in Auckland are set to have their speed limits reduced by 30 March.
Congestion charging possible under proposed new ticketing system
The new system for buses, ferries and trains also opens the way for more road tolls and to introduce congestion charges for motorists for the first time.
Wait to sit drivers licence test too long, advocates say
Organisations that help people overcome barriers to getting a driver licence say the wait is too long to sit the driving test. They are worried the delays will force many to drive illegally and could… Audio
Three die in separate road crashes
Three people have died in crashes in Wairarapa, Bay of Plenty and Central Otago.
Extra money from govt to fix SH1 at Mangamuka Gorge
Far North mayor says extra $86m earmarked to fix a storm-damaged section of SH1 at Mangamuka Gorge is a Christmas relief. Audio
