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The installation of a new rockfall protection system at the Goldsmith slip site is a major milestone in the recovery of State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge, with two-way traffic expected to resume early next month, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. 

"The Goldsmith slip has been one of the most challenging sites in the Gorge following the severe weather that struck the eastern Bay of Plenty and Tairāwhiti earlier this year," Mr Bishop says.

"More than 20,000 cubic metres of material came down, clos...

As more women take the wheel in New Zealand's transport industry, fleet safety specialist AutoSense is calling on employers to recognise an often-overlooked contributor to workplace fatigue - menopause.

To coincide with October's Menopause Awareness Month, AutoSense has launched a new workplace education seminar, available to book as an in-person session or webinar, to help businesses better understand menopause and its potential impact on sleep, fatigue and workplace performance. 

The initiative comes as Tr...

The November issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver magazine is on sale this week with the cover and Giti Tyres Big Test featuring the new Sitrak C9 6x4 tractor unit.

Working for Sims Metals on scrap metal haulage, the C9 is Sitrak’s high- horsepower alternative to premium Euro brands with a 660hp 15.4-litre engine and 12-speed ZF TraXon automated transmission.

This month’s Advantage Tyre Solutions Fleet Focus visits the Manawatu to tell a 75-year celebration story for the McIntosh family which operates McIntosh Cra...

Consultation on Phase 3 of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass (VDAM) Rule review is now open. We need your responses by 27 November so we can meet the 30 November submission deadline – time is short. 

What is it? The VDAM Rule covers changes to vehicle requirements, mass limits, permitting and over dimension vehicles. Phase 3 is part of the Ministry of Transport’s work to make the freight task more efficient.

NZTA are consulting on 28 proposed changes to heavy vehicle rules to cut red tape, reduce costs and hel...

Scania has opened its new R&D proving ground in Södertälje. Representing an investment of approximately SEK 975 million, the 85-hectare facility strengthens the TRATON GROUP’s R&D capabilities and ability to develop, test and validate future transport solutions under controlled and realistic conditions.

The new facility adds 13 kilometres of paved roads and 4 kilometres of gravel roads. It is located in Södertälje and designed to support testing across electrification, autonomous systems, safety, vehicle dynamics and c...

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is expanding its crawler excavator line-up with the introduction of the new EC130 and EC150 for markets across Africa, the Middle East and Oceania. Designed to maximize fuel efficiency without compromising performance, the machines combine Volvo’s proven positive control hydraulics, intelligent work modes and fuel-saving technologies with the power, reliability and versatility required across a wide range of applications.

Delivering strong digging performance and fast cycle times...