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State Highway 35 has once more connect Tairāwhiti to eastern Bay of Plenty, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.

It’s been three weeks since heavy rainfall and flooding caused slips above and below the road, closing the road between Pōtaka and Te Araroa isolating the communities in between.

“NZ Transport Agency crews have been working alongside local contractors since the storm at the end of last month to restore access as quickly, and safely, as possible,” Mr Bishop says.

“While there have been multiple s...

An important milestone has been reached with early physical work now underway on the Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass (B2P) project.

“This is a Road of National Significance project that local communities and road users have waited a long time for, as congestion has worsened over the years,” says Richard Osborne, system design regional manager for New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

“It is exciting to see early physical work now happening that will move the B2P project forward and set i...

Road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the release of the Infrastructure Commission’s National Infrastructure Plan that was tabled in Parliament by Minister Chris Bishop today. 

Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Dom Kalasih says that the National Infrastructure Plan takes a well-reasoned, long-term view of New Zealand’s infrastructure needs and funding arrangements, including the road and rail networks. 

"The Plan emphasises the importance of maintaining existing assets, t...

The March 2026 issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver – on sale this week – showcases the highest horsepower new truck to ever feature on the magazine cover and as the subject of the Giti Tyres Big Test.

Our Big Test team spent a day with the new Self Loader Logging Volvo FH16 780 to get a taste of Volvo’s new 17-litre flagship engine and the latest refinements to the FH range. The truck is doing a mix of 58t on-highway and 68t off-highway log cartage in the Taupo and central plateau region.

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Michelin has announced a proactive recall of specific heavy‑vehicle tyres after identifying a potential manufacturing issue that could lead to a rapid loss of air pressure. The recall affects Michelin X Multi Z and X Line Energy Z tyres in size 355/50R22.5 with a 156K load/speed index.

According to Michelin, the issue involves the possible development of a circumferential crack in the sidewall near the bar code field. While no instances of pressure loss have been reported, the company has opted for a precautionary reca...

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the release of the National Infrastructure Plan and tabled it in Parliament.

“New Zealand’s future prosperity depends on high quality infrastructure. It is central to our quality of life and to the Government’s “Going for Growth” agenda,” Mr Bishop says. “Delivering and maintaining better infrastructure is a key part of the Government’s plan to fix the basics and build the future New Zealanders both need and deserve.

“Creating a 30-year plan for New Zealand’s infr...