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Transporting New Zealand says the road freight sector will be looking for continued commitment to infrastructure investment and transport resilience in Thursday’s Budget. 

Transporting New Zealand Head of Policy & Advocacy Billy Clemens says freight operators are seeking certainty that key transport projects and maintenance will continue despite current economic pressures.

"There have been encouraging signals from the Government about maintaining investment in modern, resilient infrastructure projects," says...

Penske Australia & New Zealand has appointed Gary Bone as the executive general manager of on-highway, following the resignation of Craig Lee, who will depart Penske in June after more than a decade of loyal service.

Joining the business in early 2025 as general manager of eastern operations, Gary has been overseeing Penske’s New South Wales and Queensland operations, including both on- and off-highway services. 

Gary brings comprehensive experience in the on-highway sector, having previously held senior exe...

As people head away for the long holiday weekend, road users are being urged to be wary of potential ice and freezing fog on central South Island highways that may pose a hazard. 

In addition to the King’s Birthday public holiday to be observed on Monday (1 June), the long weekend will extend to four days for many because of a teacher-only day this Friday (29 May).

On State Highways 8 and 80 in the Mackenzie Basin, widespread frosts are forecast on Friday morning as temperatures are forecast to dip below zer...

Keeping drivers safe is the priority when median wire rope barriers are repaired on State Highway 2 near Totara Park next week. 

A full closure of the highway between Whakatiki Street and Totara Park Road is planned for the night of Tuesday, 2 June between 9 pm and 4:30 am. 

Contractors will be fixing wire rope safety barriers, which have been struck five times since previous repairs on the route were completed in July last year. 

They will also complete other maintenance, including rubbish c...

Scania has successfully demonstrated one of the world’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) implementations for heavy commercial vehicles using Megawatt Charging System (MCS), marking an important step towards integrating heavy electric transport into the wider energy system. 

The innovative demonstration shows how battery-electric trucks can do more than transport goods. Through bi-directional charging, trucks can also support the power grid by providing flexibility services such as peak shaving, grid balancing, and ener...

Construction of the long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge has begun, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and South Island Minister James Meager have announced. 

“A second crossing over the Ashburton River is going to be a game changer for residents moving around and through the Mid Canterbury town. It will also be important for economic growth as traffic volumes ease for commuters, tourists and freight operators on the existing crossing via State Highway 1,” Mr Bishop says. 

“The second Ashburton Bridge proj...