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KiwiRail has confirmed that its ferry Aratere will retire no later than 30 August, after a quarter of a century’s service on Cook Strait, Interislander Executive General Manager Duncan Roy says.

KiwiRail announced three weeks ago that Aratere would be retired this year. This followed advice that demolition of Aratere’s wharf in Picton could begin as soon as October this year, and no later than March next year, to build the infrastructure for the new ferries being procured by Ferry Holdings Ltd, which are due to arrive ...

Cummins made history at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show with the first-ever Australian display of its fully integrated heavy-duty powertrain, showcasing the next evolution in performance, efficiency, and total vehicle optimization.  

Bringing together the X15 engine, Eaton Cummins Endurant 18-speed automated transmission, and Meritor axles, brakes, and drivelines, the system represents a unified Cummins solution from engine to road - a major milestone in the company's transformation into a complete, fuel diverse and ...

In an Australian first, ANCAP has examined some of Australia’s top-selling light trucks as part of a new initiative to boost safety standards and assist business operators and private consumers make informed purchasing decisions.

While light trucks are increasing in popularity, safety experts believe advancements in safety features and technologies in the light truck segment haven’t kept pace with other vehicle classes. Light trucks, along with other goods vehicles such as commercial vans and medium and heavy trucks, r...

Teletrac Navman, a leading connected mobility platform and Vontier company, has announced the debut of its Multi IQ Camera, a next generation AI-powered video telematics solution designed for the transport industry.

The Multi IQ Camera is a cloud-based dashcam solution that can connect up to five cameras across the vehicle in a combination of cab interior, side, rear, cargo area or undercarriage cameras alongside the built-in high-definition dual front and driver-facing dashcam. This multi-cam format addresses the key ...

A stretch of State Highway 57 will be closing at night next month while work progresses on the new SH57 / Tararua Road roundabout. 

Crews will be onsite from Sunday 8 June to Thursday 26 June, between 7pm and 6am Sunday to Thursday. Work will be finished by 6am on Friday 27 June.

During construction, the new roundabout at the Tararua Road intersection will feature a realigned layout for all 3 legs of the intersection.

SH57 will close at night between Meadowvale Road and Kimberley Road and detours will ...

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has welcomed funding to proceed with groundwork and geotechnical investigations for the next section of the State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway Road of National Significance project.

“The expressway is a vital link for the whole region and for road users from neighbouring regions. Progress on the next section of the project – which will better connect Napier to Hastings and increase growth and productivity – is good news for a region with massive economic potential but which is sti...