On The Up: Havelock North pair aim to raise $5000 for men’s mental health charities with road trip
Starting in Kaikōura, they made it to Hawke’s Bay, travelling through Picton and Wellington thanks to a free…
Christchurch pig Pumba stops traffic at Sumner pedestrian crossing
“My partner was like, ‘Maddie, Pumba’s got an audience today’,” she said. Bateman said the pig’s owner regularly…
Wairau Road crash: One person seriously injured, road blocked
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National Party’s promise to fully fund Christchurch road project under fire
The Christchurch project was similar in cost, benefits and traffic volumes to the toll-funded Takitimu North Link (TNL),…
Ciarán Hinds on Sam Neill, East of Eden, and his quirky Irish road movie
Horsing around: Ciarán Hinds delivers in The Three Urns. Photo / Supplied In his latest film, Ciarán Hinds…
Construction begins on country’s highest road bridge
“It’s a unique bridge and it’s a unique gorge. It’s about 260 metres long and is a truss…
Wayne Brown calls National’s $1.75b Mill Rd plan ‘idiotic’
“Building a new four-lane road full of traffic lights isn’t the answer.” Brown also disputed National’s suggestion that…
Ponsonby CEO road rage case: Witness account of ‘fracas’ to police
The chief executive, in his 30s, had been due to go to trial on charges of assaulting Steven…
Gisborne council votes to close Titirangi Maunga roads to vehicles overnight
Gate installation was estimated to cost between $6000 and $10,000. Management of the closure would be part of…
Explainer: What you need to know about road rules changing on October 1
The new rules: require a minimum passing gap of 1.5m when drivers pass other road users who are…
Seal in the city: ‘Very determined’ visitor stops traffic in downtown Wellington
“I was like, oh my goodness! I slowed right down and stopped. That’s when I took out the…
Whitianga road turns Oceans Festival weekend into a queasy journey home – Jonny Wilkinson
Now, I should clarify that the camouflage theme was entirely ours. We hadn’t been given a special dress…