‘Road cone hotline’ to close early after six months of operation
The Government is set to close the road cone hotline “ahead of schedule” on Friday, after six months…
New ministry to combine housing, transport and environment
The Government has announced a mega ministry which will take on the work of housing, transport, and local…
Third contractor sentenced over ‘corrupt’ $1m roading scheme
A third and final subcontractor has been sentenced after pleading guilty for his involvement in a scheme involving…
Higher taxi costs for disabled, elderly as Total Mobility subsidy cut
More than 120,000 disabled and older New Zealanders registered in the Total Mobility scheme will pay more for…
Hawke’s Bay: Truckies rapt as funding announced for Fernhill Bridge strengthening
Large trucks have been making up to 40km return detours to make deliveries, according to an advocacy group.…
Roadside drug testing rolls out from Monday: how it’ll work
Even if they have a prescription or medical note, drivers refusing roadside drug testing may face significant fines,…
Roadside drug testing starts tomorrow: how it’ll work
Even if they have a prescription or medical note, drivers refusing roadside drug testing may face significant fines,…
The motorway on-ramp mistakes drivers keep making
Motorway on-ramps are designed to help drivers join fast-moving traffic smoothly and safely — but too often motorists…
KiwiRail ‘confident’ Interislander ferry steering problem resolved
KiwiRail is investigating an Interislander ferry steering problem that saw passengers stuck on board for more than six…
Queenstown gondola project backed by Rod Drury receives conditional endorsement
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Relief and excitement for new Pekatahi Bridge on SH2
Whakatāne Mayor Nándor Tánczos says the Government’s plan to replace the ageing Pekatahi Bridge shows “a collective push…
Businesses on busy road suffer as shops barricaded by roadworks
Behind a sea of road cones, diggers and traffic chaos, businesses on a busy Auckland road are crying…