Swiss tourist Patrick Keusch sentenced for causing crash that killed Glenda Douglas in Canterbury
“I acknowledge the deep grief the family have and understand the grace they have shown to you,” he…
Motorhome catches fire on SH5 near Rotorua
Firefighters from Rotorua attended the incident, supported by a Lake Ōkareka water tanker. Police said they received a…
Winton crash: One person dead, three injured in two-vehicle crash on SH6
One person sustained moderate injuries, while two others were treated for minor injuries. SH6 was closed between Eglington…
Truck crash, hazardous material spills over road, traffic management on SH36 north of Rotorua
People are advised to expect delays in the area. Meanwhile, Te Rapa Rd in Hamilton is also closed…
Serious two-car crash shuts State Highway 6 in Southland, detours in place
NZ Herald 15 Jan, 2026 02:58 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
State Highway 30 crash at Tikitere leaves two dead and one injured
Rotorua Daily Post 14 Jan, 2026 07:09 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Parts of road surface on $1.25 billion Transmission Gully highway melt in summer sun
“When there are higher temperatures and slow traffic, there is always a risk of bitumen sticking to tyres…
NZTA seeks feedback on proposed speed limit cuts on state highways
“By reducing the speed of oncoming traffic through high-risk intersections we can give everyone more time to react,…
Christmas holiday road toll rises to eight after woman dies three days after State Highway 3 crash
Speaking before the latest death was added to the toll, director of road policing Superintendent Steven Greally said…
State Highway repairs planned near Taihape and Raetihi in January
Delays of up to 10 minutes are expected. NZTA media spokesperson Blair Cunningham said the maintenance and renewal…
State Highway 8 crash Tekapo: Road closed after serious injuries
NZ Herald 4 Jan, 2026 07:14 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Serious crash closes State Highway 1 near Brynderwyns
NZ Herald 3 Jan, 2026 12:24 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…