The New Zealand government has announced a $1.77 billion investment to extend the Waikato Expressway, with an additional $1 billion boost for rail infrastructure. The funding decision has drawn criticism from the Labour party regarding the significant cost increase.

The Waikato Expressway is experiencing delays and has been closed southbound south of Rangariri following a serious crash.

One person has died and two others were injured following a three-vehicle crash on the Waikato Expressway at Pōkeno.

A Fulton Hogan employee was killed in a crash on the Waikato Expressway while providing assistance to a stranded motorist.