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Mercedes-Benz Trucks has demonstrated the robust safety of its battery-electric eActros 600, confirming in a recent real-world crash test that its high-voltage (HV) systems and batteries remain intact even after a severe side-impact collision. The test highlights the company's "no compromises" approach to vehicle safety, which integrates accident research data from the earliest stages of development to protect drivers, rescue teams, and the public.

In a dramatic test scenario, a heavy mass collided with the side of the...

Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) has reported strong first quarter results, with cargo volumes increasing in the first three months of the 2026 financial year.

In the three months to 30 September, total trade increased 5.9% in volume compared to the same period last year, to 6.6 million tonnes. Container volumes increased 9% to 319,649 TEUs.

Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, Leonard Sampson, told the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders today that the first quarter’s strong performance was underpinned by in...

A busy season of road resurfacing and drainage improvements for one of Wellington’s most critical transport links is set to kick off.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Regional Manager Lower North Island/Top of the South Mark Owen says drivers can expect to see roadworks underway on the Transmission Gully motorway from next week through until mid-February 2026. 

“We have an extensive programme of works planned from Kenepuru right through to Mackays Crossing Interchange. Work crews will be at multiple si...

State Highway 16 (SH16) will close in both directions between Trigg Road and Foster Road from 7pm Saturday 8 November to 5am Monday 10 November 2025 to replace a large stormwater culvert.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is upgrading or repairing utilities and infrastructure as part of Stage 1 of the SH16 Brigham Creek to Waimauku safety improvements project. 

The work to replace the stormwater culvert includes digging a 4m deep trench to lay pipes under the state highway. These changes are designed to...

Last week’s highlight for me was the launch of our Green Fleet Self-Assessment Tool with support from TR Group and EECA. The self-assessment tool is an online initiative aimed at reducing road freight emissions.

It outlines how a range of different strategies can help businesses and their customers meet sustainability goals. To ensure good uptake, it’s fre...

Since 2024 NRC along with other transport industry associations have been working to get some rule changes made for commercial and heavy transport. It’s been thirty years since the Land Transport Act has been refreshed in any meaningful way, and the industry is moving fast with frequent technology and transport innovations. Keeping rules and regulations fit for purpose is critical for keeping the road freight supply chain effective and efficient.

This week’s announcements mark a first step toward smarter, more responsi...