NZTD News

The cover story and Giti Tyres Big Test in the August 2026 issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver magazine puts the spotlight on New Zealand’s first Kenworth T420.

Hawke’s Bay fleet Everfresh Transport is the home for the T420 8x4 which is an addition to the company’s container operations. The T420 is paired with a new Patchell quad-semi Swinglift and has a busy daily schedule of container shifts around the Napier and Hastings region.

This month’s Advantage Tyre Solutions Fleet Focus visits the fast growing...

Hall's Cold Chain Logistics has announced a significant investment in fleet modernisation, welcoming several new UD Trucks New Zealand vehicles equipped with premium custom builds specifically designed to support New Zealand's growing cold chain needs.

"Fleet investment is about more than adding new vehicles. It's about equipping our people with the right tools, enhancing safety and ensuring we're ready to meet the demands of tomorrow," the company stated in its announcement. 

The new additions feature custo...

KiwiRail welcomes the Government’s decision confirming it will operate the two new rail enabled Cook Strait ferries for 30 years.  

“KiwiRail has operated Interislander services for more than 60 years, and this decision reflects the experience, operational capability and professionalism our people bring to running a safe daily reliable Cook Strait service,” KiwiRail Chief Executive, Peter Reidy says.

“The Government quite rightfully made it clear KiwiRail needed to demonstrate its capability through strong p...

Kiwis are one step closer to being able to carry digital drivers’ licences on their phones with public consultation on its design now underway, Associate Transport Minister James Meager and Digitising Government Minister Paul Goldsmith say. 

“Digital drivers’ licences are an important step towards making everyday interactions with transport services faster, easier, and more secure. This is about giving people a practical new option to prove who they are and their right to drive, using technology many already carry...

The investment into Wairarapa’s state highways continues, with a significant season of road rebuilds planned to begin next month.

The first project will get underway on State Highway 2 in Carterton from late August. Further sites will be completed over the upcoming state highway summer maintenance season through to mid-2027. 

The rebuilds will provide a stronger and more durable road and reduce the need for ongoing short-term maintenance.

Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Alliance Manager, says the programm...

The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) has welcomed today’s announcement confirming that the operation of the Interislander ferry service will remain in public hands. 

Maritime Union National Secretary Carl Findlay says the decision represents basic common sense for the country’s transport network.

"This is critical economic infrastructure that must be managed in New Zealand's interests, not in the interests of an offshore multinational," says Mr Findlay.

"Minister for Rail Winston Peters has made it...