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The Government is continuing its work to fix the basics of New Zealand’s transport system, with public consultation opening today on two packages of practical rule changes to make everyday travel safer and cut red tape for truck operators, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. 

“For most New Zealanders, transport rules are not something they think about until they run into them,” Mr Bishop says.

“We are seeking feedback on five practical proposals to improve the safe and efficient use of lanes and better ali...

Hyundai Motor Company has announced that its XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck fleet has achieved the milestone of 20 million kilometres driven across Europe.

The milestone, achieved over five years with 165 units in operation across Switzerland, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Austria, underscores the potential of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to replace internal combustion engines (ICE) in commercial transportation. 

"Hyundai Motor is reducing carbon emissions by working with global part...

Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says the Government’s latest heavy vehicle reforms will see small productivity improvements, but says the Minister of Transport and transport officials must be more ambitious if they want to see meaningful savings for businesses and consumers. 

The proposals announced today include allowing drivers on a Class 1 license to operate heavier electric trucks and buses, remove permitting requirements for vehicle rental service providers moving empty trucks, and simplifyi...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will begin significant asphalt works on the Waikato Expressway near Cambridge this Sunday, with motorists encouraged to plan ahead for significant delays.

Roger Brady, NZTA Regional Manager Maintenance and Operations in Waikato and Bay of Plenty, says the 16km section of State Highway 1 (SH1) between Cambridge and Tamahere will be reconstructed with new asphalt, equating to 62 lane kilometres of work.

The work will be completed in 5km stages starting March and is expected to...

With the 2026 grape harvest underway, drivers in Marlborough are urged to stay alert for harvesting machinery on the region’s roads and highways.

Wayne Oldfield, Marlborough System Manager, says the grape harvest season sees an increase in heavy machinery moving between vineyards from now until mid-April, with activity peaking in the middle of March. 

“During this busy period, it is really important for everyone using our roads to take extra care during the grape harvest.”

 “There will be harveste...

Protran Solutions, Australia’s leading transport refrigeration specialist, is bringing a world-class innovation to local roads: the Sunswap Endurance, a solar-powered refrigerated trailer that keeps food cold without a drop of diesel needed.

The Sunswap Endurance is no prototype — it’s already a proven performer, delivering fresh food for major UK and EU retailers.

Now, through Protran Solutions’ exclusive Australian distribution partnership, the technology is finally arriving where it was arguably always destine...