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The Accidental Towie

When Auckland towtruck business owner Evan Watson died 11 years ago, for wife Pam things could hardly have been worse.

In two harrowing years she’d seen him slowly, inexorably lose his bat...


Southpac Legends

Family Matas - David and Lewis Swap

With a history that dates all the way back to the 1930s, Matamata-based contractors J Swap’s family business is almost synonymous with the area as the Kaimai’s that shadow it - or maybe the Waio...


Recently Registered

COVID Cuts deep

What a difference a year makes! This time 12 months ago, Recently Registered was all about the New Zealand new truck market’s just-completed recordbreaking year.

The new benchmark from 201...


Double Coin Imaging Awards

Large-scale NZ rebrand under way
It amounts to, Aramex New Zealand CEO Scott Jenyns believes, one of the biggest (if not the biggest) rebranding exercises applied to a Kiwi commercial vehicle fleet.By the time it’s compl...

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NZTD News | Posted 12-12-2025 Let’s not let a few bad apples spoil the whole barrel

NZTA has recently suspended the licences of commercial drivers who were either suspected of submitting fraudulent documents when converting...

NZTD News | Posted 12-12-2025 MITO to transition to industry ownership

MITO is officially returning to industry ownership following confirmation from the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) that it has approved...

NZTD News | Posted 12-12-2025 We know what it takes

As we approach Christmas, the usual ramp up in supply chain activity is well underway. Truck movements are up,...

NZTD News | Posted 11-12-2025 ASB Quarterly Economic Forecasts - Have we got some lift off?

The economy does look like it is turning the corner after a rocky ride since last year’s sharp recession....

NZTD News | Posted 11-12-2025 Contract for new SH25 Pepe Stream bridge signed

Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed news that a contract has been confirmed for design, consenting, and construction of...

NZTD News | Posted 11-12-2025 Digging deep as bridge foundations take shape at SH35 Hikuwai

Construction on the new Hikuwai No. 1 Bridge on State Highway 35 (SH35) has reached a significant milestone, with...

NZTD News | Posted 11-12-2025 Scania and LKAB level up electric trucks in mining operations

Scania and LKAB deepen their collaboration to further electrify mining transport. A new, fully electric 8x4 heavy tipper with...

NZTD News | Posted 11-12-2025 Summer R & R For The Auckland Harbour Bridge

Getting some R & R in these summer holidays means ‘rest & relaxation’ for most people, but for our...

NZTD News | Posted 11-12-2025 Truckometer - easing into Xmas

 The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 0.2% in November and is 3.3% higher than a year ago. The Heavy...

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