Traffic
Flooding creeps up around homes in Porirua, closes roads
Flooding is threatening homes in Porirua, and has closed roads, while MetService warns of widespread storms, including the possibility of tornadoes in some areas.
Motorcyclist dies after Palmerston North crash
A motorcyclist has died after a crash in Palmerston North and police want to hear from anyone who was travelling in the area.
Police warn drivers to stay safe over Queens Birthday holiday
Police will be out in force over the long weekend, checking motorists' speeds and targeting impaired and distracted drivers.
Trial: safety cameras to monitor drivers' cellphone use
A six month trial begins today using safety cameras to better understand the scale of distracted driving in New Zealand. Waka Kotahi is trialling cameras on three Auckland highways to see how many… Audio
Controversial Wellington pedestrian crossing gets the green light
Wellington Airport had argued the crossing would lead to congestion and inconvenience locals, businesses and airport users.
Congestion charges a hard sell for south Aucklanders
Convincing the public in south Auckland of the merits of congestion charging will be an uphill battle for the government, says a transport commentator.
Lower speed limits coming for Christchurch - Akaroa roads
New speed limits are coming for routes between Christchurch and Akaroa.
Waka Kotahi is also introducing other measures to improve road safety in the area.
Director of regional relationships James… Audio
Paying for public transport
Public transport fares have been halved until the end of June, but to what extent are our bus and train trips already subsidised by the government and local councils? Audio
Paying for public transport
Public transport fares have been halved until the end of June, but to what extent are our bus and train trips already subsidised by the government and local councils?
AudioThe best way to parallel park, according to science
Parallel parking is a source of extreme consternation for some people; others revel in the challenge. But what's the best way to parallel park your car? New research has found a simple… Audio
Porirua Mayor excited for opening of Transmission Gully at last
The long-awaited Transmission Gully motorway is due to open to the public today. An idea that was first floated in 1919, the $1.25 billion project has been riddled with delays over the years under… Audio
Notorious Auckland intersection: 'Just waiting for someone to get killed'
Papakura residents say action needs to be taken before someone is killed at a notorious intersection which has been the scene of a number of serious crashes.
Rockfall on near Kawerau Gorge brings SH6 down to one lane
State Highway 6 through Kawarau Gorge in Central Otago is down to one lane after fresh rockfall.
Traffic noise forces school to keep windows shut
A Taranaki school says it can't open some of its windows as the noise of traffic speeding along the highway outside is thundering through classrooms.
Egmont Village School sits on State Highway 3… Video, Audio
'It's just rock bottom': Roadworks leave Shannon businesses stranded
Roadworks in Horowhenua are having a huge effect on businesses in Shannon, with some reporting drops in trade of up to 90 percent.
Serious crash shuts part of SH16 northbound lanes
A serious crash has shut a section of State Highway 16 near the Auckland suburb of Rosebank this afternoon.
Tow firms sympathetic to Parliament protestors, won't move cars
A tow truck operator says the reason towies won't move the vehicles illegally blocking streets outside of Parliament is not due to safety concerns as claimed by police - it's because they sympathise… Audio
Truck crash closes SH1 north of Auckland for hours
A truck crash on State Highway 1, north of Auckland, has closed the road near the Dome Valley area since this morning.
Drivers warned to prepare for pumped up petrol prices
New Zealanders are being warned to prepare for pumped up petrol prices, with rates likely to climb for some time yet.
That's according to the managing director of low cost operator Waitomo, who says… Video, Audio
Slips and surface flooding warnings for Taranaki
Heavy rain is expected to cause slips and flooding in Taranaki today, on the back of 24 hours of deluges.
