Decade-long fight over a road sign in Central Hawke’s Bay – Tomoana White almost went to jail over it, now it’s been changed
White grew up at Tapairu and remembered throwing stones at the sign while he waited for the school…
Napier City Council wants to change how ratepayers pay for roads
The council also wants to calculate that roading charge using capital value (CV) rather than land value (LV).…
Petrol and diesel prices surge to 18-month high in blow to millions of drivers
Millions of drivers have been hit by the highest petrol and diesel prices in 18 months, as filling…
Auckland congestion: The city’s slowest roads and worst peak-hour delays revealed
Experts say a mix of population growth, commuting patterns and transport infrastructure is driving the city’s worsening congestion,…
Pāpāmoa Tara Rd crash: Four vehicles block key route, delays expected
Bay of Plenty Times 2 Mar, 2026 08:36 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Wayne Brown plans dramatic overhaul of Auckland roads after Auckland Transport break-up
Once the legislation – expected to pass next month – comes into force, the council will have six…
Far North roads: Locals welcome NZTA move to lower SH1 speed limits
“It needs to be 80 because those three bridges are so narrow, the trucks have gotten wider, there…
Mauao slip: Tauranga roads reopen as council clears landslide risk
Meanwhile, the ouncil has advised that the He Maimai Aroha Community Care Centre will close at 1pm on…
Officials not concerned about Chinese Yutong buses despite international security fears
An investigation in Norway last year found the Zhengzhou-based company could, in theory, disable the buses mid-transit via…
Two people missing after Welcome Bay slip takes out house, multiple roads closed
Road closures A number of roads are closed in Tauranga due to weather related incidents. NZME has had…
Rotorua fatal crashes: Police warning after 3 deaths, several people injured
On Tuesday afternoon, a young driver died and two passengers were seriously injured after the car they were…
Weather: Record heat, severe winds take hold across NZ with roads blocked and fire risk rising
MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane told the Herald temperatures remain on track to shatter current heat records, with northwesterly…