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Big Time Success

When now major-league North Island logtruck company Aztec started up, there were some in the industry who didn’t give it much hope.

The thing is, the three drivers who created Aztec Forest...


Southpac Legends

Best of Both Worlds - Greg Cochrane

Without leaving his own backyard Greg Cochrane has gone from the rock bottom of his family’s business to becoming Executive General Manager of NZ’s arm of ASX’s biggest publicly listed freight c...


Recently Registered

Market Weak....Fuso Strong

New Zealand’s new truck market had a weak start to 2021 – not unexpectedly in the ongoing COVID climate of uncertainty….

But FUSO, on the other hand, had a very strong January – edging out...


Double Coin Imaging Awards

Mercer’s colours in the TDM mix
The inspiration for the sharp livery on the trucks run by Franklin company TDM Construction is an interesting mix of commercial and personal influences.A couple of the icons on the compan...

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NZTD News | Posted 20-03-2026 Price pressure intensifies as supply holds steady
National Road Carriers continues to work closely with the Government, providing industry expertise and advice to support planning New Zealand’s...
NZTD News | Posted 20-03-2026 The summer that was(n’t)
As I cast my mind back to late November, it was full of optimism that summer was just around the...
NZTD News | Posted 19-03-2026 April Issue of NZ Truck & Driver magazine out next week
The April 2026 issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver is available this week with the cover and Giti Tyres...
NZTD News | Posted 19-03-2026 Chipsealing Works Coming Up On State Highway 2
Night-time maintenance works is coming up on State Highway 2 (SH2) between McPherson Road and Dimmock Road in Mangatāwhiri, which...
NZTD News | Posted 19-03-2026 Commerce Commission flags Gull and NPD merger competition risks
Astra Energy Group Limited has applied to the Commerce Commission to acquire Gull and NPD, creating a combined national fuel...
NZTD News | Posted 19-03-2026 Fuel stocks remain healthy, monitoring steps up
The latest data on fuel stocks shows New Zealand continues to hold healthy levels of petrol, diesel and jet fuel,...
NZTD News | Posted 19-03-2026 Oil Tickets - New Zealand playing its part in global oil response
New Zealand will release oil tickets to fulfil its commitment to the International Energy Agency’s collective action in response to...
NZTD News | Posted 19-03-2026 Plan Ahead For Further SH73 Work
Work on a key bridge link is complete, but those travelling on State Highway 73 between Christchurch and the West...
NZTD News | Posted 19-03-2026 SH1 Onewa Road Gantry Removal Easter – Heavy Vehicles Take Western Ring Route
On Easter Monday (6 April 2026) between midnight and 5am, heavy vehicles will not be able to travel north on...

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