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Video shows wreck of Tesla after fire on Auckland Harbour Bridge

No-one was injured in the incident which caused travel disruption shortly before midnight.

New Auckland harbour crossing proposals see mixed reactions

The five proposed options have split opinion, and there are concerns a 2029 start is out of reach.

Auckland •Thu, Mar 30

Full video: Govt unveils plans for second Auckland harbour crossing

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Transport Minister Michael Wood announced scenarios for one of the largest projects in the city in the coming decades.

Politics •Thu, Mar 30

Hipkins fast-tracking new Auckland harbour crossing construction

The Prime Minister said he was open to both a bridge or a tunnel being constructed.

Auckland •Thu, Mar 30

Cook Strait ferries cancelled as huge waves slam south coast

It comes as the coast at the bottom of the North Island is under an orange weather warning for swells and strong winds.

Wellington •Thu, Mar 30

Students suffering, staff late amid dire Auckland bus shortage

Auckland Transport says the problem is a long standing shortage of drivers.

Transport •Wed, Mar 29

All Interislander sailings across Cook Strait cancelled today

The company said it is because of large swells and wind.

Travel •Wed, Mar 29

Northland's SH1 Brynderwyn Hills to temporarily reopen on Friday

Traffic management and a temporary speed limit will be in place to allow motorists to travel in and out of the region over the Easter break.

Northland •Tue, Mar 28

No speed camera warning signs set up since policy announced in 2019

Then-associate transport minister Julie Anne Genter said a new "no surprises" approach to safety cameras would introduce warning signs in high-risk areas.

Politics •Tue, Mar 28

Waka Kotahi apologise for lane confusion during SH16 rush hour

The stretch of motorway now has a new layout, with eastbound lanes between St Lukes Rd and Newton Road being realigned.

Auckland •Tue, Mar 28

Woman's battle for answers after airbag inflates at 100km/h

The airbags in Amber Finlayson's Nissan Skyline deployed spontaneously at highway speed, but Nissan isn't interested in examining the car.

Transport •Tue, Mar 28

Northland needs $250m as roading damage spreads like smallpox

There have been more than 1770 live slips across Northland’s 5755km of local roads following eight major Northland weather events since July 2022.

Transport •Mon, Mar 27

Tax changes to help employers provide green commuting options

Public transport incentives became exempt from the fringe benefit tax recently, with e-bikes, scooters and other low-emission forms of transport set to follow.

Transport •Sun, Mar 26