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Mercedes-Benz Trucks has set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title with its battery-electric long-haul eActros 600 truck including a semitrailer. Having reversed 124.7 kilometers means the manufacturer beat the previous world record in continuously reversing with a truck by around 36 kilometers. The former world record of some 89 kilometers had been set in the USA in 2020 in a diesel truck. The record-breaking trip in reverse was held on Motorsport Arena Oschersleben racetrack in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany; it took around 6 hours a...

Transporting New Zealand says the Coalition Government is making good progress on transport, halfway through their first term and six months since Minister Chris Bishop was appointed to the portfolio. 

However, the road freight body is warning that ongoing ferry delays and roading cost pressures are shaping up as big challenges.

Head of Policy and Advocacy Billy Clemens says that of the eight practical commitments identified in Transporting New Zealand’s (February 2025) Briefing to the Incoming Minister, the...

The NZ Transport Agency’s Board has endorsed the detailed business case for a new four-lane road in Hamilton which will deliver economic growth for the region, and approved $4.1 million for the next stage of design work, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.

The project, which is cost-shared between Hamilton City Council (HCC) and NZTA, will enable the completion of the Ruakura Inland Port while also unlocking residential and commercial land for the Ruakura Superhub. 

“It’s welcome news that the NZTA Board h...

State Highway 29 (SH29) Kaimai Range will be closed for 4 nights, from Sunday 15 June to Thursday 19 June, between 8pm and 3.30am each night. These closures are necessary to complete routine maintenance, including drain clearing, sign maintenance, road marking and surface repairs.

“We occasionally close SH29 for essential maintenance works. The full closures allow us to complete the work safety and efficiently - benefiting both road worker crews and road users,” says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) System Manage...

As part of a broader suite of health and safety reforms, the Government has agreed to a range of changes that will significantly refocus WorkSafe from an enforcement agency to one that engages early to support businesses and individuals to manage their critical risks, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says.

“During my public consultation, I heard many concerns from a wide range of Kiwi businesses and workers about WorkSafe’s inconsistency, culture and lack of guidance. It was a constant theme on...

As New Zealand's economy continues its upward recovery, employers once again face the challenges of skill shortages and the pressing need to access reliable talent from overseas. In response, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is offering a unique and timely opportunity for employers to engage directly with officials to stay informed about crucial developments in the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Scheme. 

On Wednesday, June 25, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, INZ will host an online event specifically designed for em...