Southpac Legends

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 22-01-2026 Dunedin’s big rigs set to shine

Otago’s popular summertime truck show will once again recognise the region’s best-looking trucks when the 2026 Dunedin Truck Show...

NZTD News | Posted 22-01-2026 February Issue of NZ Truck & Driver magazine out next week

A new Fuso Shogun specially configured to transport large utes, vans and motorhomes provides a bright yellow showpiece for...

NZTD News | Posted 22-01-2026 Fletcher Building announces sale of Fletcher Construction

Fletcher Building has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its Construction Division to major...

NZTD News | Posted 22-01-2026 Risk of trailers disconnecting from incorrect coupling and damaged couplings

Truck tow couplings with a dropping pin must be checked and inspected regularly. Drivers must check the trailer coupling...

NZTD News | Posted 22-01-2026 Scania L-cab awarded five stars in Euro NCAP's Safer Trucks programme

Scania's L-series cab has achieved five-star safety rating – the highest possible – in the European consumer testing organisation...

NZTD News | Posted 22-01-2026 Southpac Trucks Opens Ninth Branch, now in Nelson

Southpac Trucks has expanded its national footprint with the opening of a new branch in Nelson, marking the company’s...

NZTD News | Posted 22-01-2026 Transporting New Zealand Warns Of Costs And Delays After Closure Of SH2 Waioweka Gorge

Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that the closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge will result in significant delays...

NZTD News | Posted 22-01-2026 UD Trucks expands its New Zealand service network.

UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is expanding its nationwide service network with the appointment of eight Truckstops...

NZTD News | Posted 22-01-2026 Work on SH2 Waioweka Gorge paused due to heavy rain

Heavy rain has de-stabilised the large slips, meaning it is now unsafe for our contractors to continue clearing work...

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