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Bascik Transport Invests in Hog Haulage Ltd
Posted on 17-Sep-2026

Bascik Transport has acquired a shareholding in Hog Haulage Ltd, strengthening the relationship between two established New Zealand transport businesses.

This investment represents an exciting step forward for both companies and provides an opportunity to build on the strong working relationship already established between Hog Haulage and Bascik Transport.

The partnership will allow both businesses to leverage their combined experience, resources and industry knowledge, while continuing to provide reliable and ef...

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Foodstuffs $340M expansion strengthens Te Utanganui distribution hub
Posted on 17-Sep-2026

Palmerston North’s rise as a distribution powerhouse has taken another big step forward, with Foodstuffs North Island starting construction on a major expansion of its distribution centre at Te Utanganui, the Central New Zealand Distribution Hub. 

Foodstuffs North Island is investing $340 million to redevelop and expand its Palmerston North distribution centre, which supplies stores across the lower North Island. 

The multi-year project includes a new fresh, chilled and frozen distribution centre, and a...

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Mack Trucks Launches Bold New Look for Super-Liner and Trident
Posted on 17-Sep-2026

Mack Truck’s two demanding haul heroes, the Trident and Super-Liner have just benefited from a retro themed tough new facelift.

The locally driven project gives both models a new squared off face as well as featuring quad 7-inch LED headlights for better nighttime visibility from the driver’s seat. 

The new look pays homage to the brand’s heritage of building tough trucks for tough conditions.

“This new look for Trident and Super-Liner really nails what Mack Trucks in Australia represents,” says Tony O...

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Major works to bring overnight closures for the Wellington urban motorway
Posted on 17-Sep-2026

Wellington drivers should plan ahead for a series of overnight closures on State Highway 1 next month, as crews carry out major maintenance on the urban motorway. 

The motorway’s southbound lanes will be closed from Ngauranga Interchange to Vivian Street between 9pm and 4.30am from Sunday 4 October to Thursday 15 October.

Planned State Highway 1 tunnel closures will take place at the same time to reduce disruption for road users.

Closures will be on Sunday to Thursday nights only, weather permitting, w...

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Scania enables electric long-haul with up to 720 km range
Posted on 17-Sep-2026

Scania is addressing one of the transport industry’s biggest electrification challenges: how to make electric trucks work for long-haul operations. The solution combines expanded battery capacity, MCS charging and practical vehicle configuration, enabling up to 720 kilometres of range while helping operators balance payload, charging and productivity.

For transport operators, the question is whether an electric truck can cover demanding routes, carry the required load and charge in a way that fits real transport schedu...

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SH1 resilience works to strengthen key North Island route
Posted on 17-Sep-2026

Work to improve the resilience of a critical North Island transport route will begin next month, with 4 days of strengthening works planned for the State Highway 1 (SH1) Waitoaka No.2 Bridge from Thursday 1 October. 

The bridge, located between Tūrangi and Motuoapa near the Waiotaka Scenic Reserve, carries traffic across the Waiotaka River.  

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Waikato Area Manager Andy Oakley says the project will address scour damage around the bridge approaches, helping protect th...

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