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Through the kitchen window - Paula Rogers

Over thirty years ago, ardent road transport industry advocate and NRC stalwart Paula Rogers was looking through the kitchen window of her family’s farmhouse when the image of a bright blue Kenw...


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A slight improvement

New Zealand’s new truck market continued at what has become its “new normal” in August – but, at least, improved a little on the previous month’s registrations.


Double Coin Imaging Awards

Tribute Trucks
It’s the trucking equivalent of wearing your heart on your sleeve – showing your love to the world. In this case, it’s a matter of Milton transport operator Laurie (Ferg) Fe...

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NZTD News | Posted 13-02-2026 What’s really driving pressure on transport businesses

I haven’t done any substantive analysis, but after reading a number of very recent stories from overseas, particularly from...

NZTD News | Posted 12-02-2026 98 Per Cent Of Potholes Repaired Within 24 Hours

Around 98 per cent of potholes on state highways are now being fixed within 24 hours of being identified...

NZTD News | Posted 12-02-2026 Hokitika Roadworks To Affect Road Users, Residents

Resurfacing of State Highway 6/Fitzherbert Street/Ruatapu Road through the heart of Hokitika from this weekend may mean some disruption...

NZTD News | Posted 12-02-2026 Iceland the first cab off the rank with universal RUC

According to Transporting New Zealand - While plans are afoot in NZ to introduce universal RUC for all vehicles,...

NZTD News | Posted 12-02-2026 Investing in the future of West Coast ports

A major investment into Greymouth and Westport ports will boost coastal shipping and stimulate economic growth across the West...

NZTD News | Posted 12-02-2026 IVECO wins “Sustainable Truck of the Year” award for the third year in a row

IVECO continues to affirm its role in sustainable transport with another major international achievement for the third consecutive year....

NZTD News | Posted 12-02-2026 Plan Ahead For Full Southern Motorway Closure Near Drury Saturday Night

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging motorists in Auckland to plan ahead and expect delays with...

NZTD News | Posted 12-02-2026 The same rainfall as Cyclone Gabrielle – how our roading network stood up this time

Those of us trying to enjoy a holiday in the upper North Island mid-Jan could be forgiven for thinking...

NZTD News | Posted 12-02-2026 Truckometer - December and January data

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) eased 1.1% in January but is up a solid 3.6% year-on-year. The Heavy Traffic...

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