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Traffic delays after truck fire

There is heavy traffic congestion this morning on State Highway 1 through the Dome Valley, after a truck fire.

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A congestion tax could ease the traffic in the Auckland CBD (file)

Youth support Akl congestion tax

Young New Zealanders are supporting the idea of using congestion pricing to fund Auckland's future transport needs.

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Len Brown says if nothing is done, Auckland faces "crippling congestion"

Don't get 'too worried' about traffic - Key

The Prime Minister is urging the Auckland Council not to hit ratepayers with the costs of tackling traffic congestion.

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Auckland's Spaghetti Junction

Toll roads possible for Auckland video

Len Brown is bracing ratepayers for some "out there" ideas on how to fund expansion of the city's transport infrastructure.

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Looking at Auckland's lane cheats video

Campbell Live takes a look at Auckland's traffic queue jumpers.

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Delays are costing commuters up to forty minutes per every hour driven  (file)

Auckland rated worst city for traffic video

A new traffic congestion index has rated Auckland the worst city in Australasia when it comes to traffic congestion.

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Easter traffic backs up on SH1 north of Auckland  (Photo: Brook Sabin)

Easter traffic delays north of Auckland

Holiday-makers hoping to head out of town for the Easter break are facing major delays heading out of Auckland.

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Auckland Transport wants people to consider sharing rides or using public transport this weekend (file)

More traffic woes for Auckland

After some of the worst traffic ever seen in Auckland yesterday, officials warn of delays this weekend.

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Auckland's traffic rats video

Those of you fortunate enough to not have to regularly travel on Auckland's roads, won't have witnessed the insights into human nature it provides.

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Coroner wants end to distracted driving

A coroner has urged the Minister of Transport to consider a campaign to stop people driving while distracted.

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The changes to the WOF system are expected to be in place by July 2014 or earlier

WoF announcement made

Newer cars will only need to get warrants of fitness annually under new laws announced by the Government.

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The MetService says the worst of the flooding is over

Flooding causes tourist road woes video

Torrential rain is causing major traffic problems in the South Island, knocking out two tourist routes for up to a week.

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The main road between Nelson and Richmond was closed for two and a half hours

Holiday traffic disrupted by spills video

Holiday traffic was brought to a standstill when a gas leak closed one of the main routes out of Nelson for several hours today.

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Fatal crash in Hawke's Bay

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash in the Hawke's Bay.

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Pedestrian killed in Palmerston North

A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle in Palmerston North.

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The Green Party is criticising increases to petrol tax and road user charges announced by the Government yesterday

Green Party continues to push Government video

The Green Party is ending this year on a high, with polls showing it could possibly form a government with Labour.

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The truck rolled just north of the East Tamaki Rd northbound onramp on Auckland’s Southern Motorway

Truck overturns on Auckland motorway

Auckland motorists experienced severe delays after a truck and trailer overturned today, closing off a chunk of the Southern Motorway.

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There are hopes an increased uptake in carpooling will help ease congestion on New Zealand's roads

Carpooling on the rise in NZ video

With several costly solutions to the traffic woes in our major cities being debated, one cheaper alternative is quickly gaining popularity.

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Auckland Hospital (file pic)

Man critically injured after barrier crash

A man has been critically injured after his car hit a road works barrier in west Auckland early on Monday morning.

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NZTA is asking motorists to be patient in heavy traffic today on highways around the country

Heavy traffic expected today

NZTA is asking motorists to be patient in heavy traffic today on highways around the country.

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