NZTD News

Tonight NRC is hosting its 90th Annual General Meeting. We have a proud history of helping our members thrive through ever-changing environments. And right now we have one of the most complicated operating environments seen for decades. Our three largest transport agencies are being renovated, infrastructure funding is under enormous pressure, and the industry is continually buffeted by geopolitical and weather events.

Road freight operators have had a punishing year. The Iran conflict saw diesel prices more than doubl...

Work will begin later this month on a new bridge over State Highway 1 (SH1) in Rolleston which will better connect residential and industrial areas, following the opening of other major improvements, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. 

“Rolleston is at the heart of the fastest growing district in New Zealand. Currently, SH1 carries around 24,000 vehicles per day, 11 percent of that heavy vehicles, with expectations it could reach 33,000 over the next 20 years. SH1 needs an upgrade to get ahead of that growth an...

Government support of up to $22.4 million will help accelerate development of Te Utanganui – The Central New Zealand Distribution Hub in Manawatū, improving road, rail, air and port networks.

The government loan to the Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA), approved through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF), will support the next phase of planning and development for rail between Palmerston North Airport and Bunnythorpe, helping unlock one of New Zealand's most significant freight and logistics opportunities....

The July 2026 edition of New Zealand Truck & Driver magazine is on sale this week with the cover story and GiTi Tyres Big Test shining the spotlight on the New Generation DAF range. 

We are in the Thames Valley and Waikato for a day with loyal DAF customers Waitoa Haulage and a chance to see their new XF 530 livestock unit at work. The new DAF excels for its driver comfort, cab design, and visibility. 

Advantage Tyre Solutions Fleet Focus makes a trip to the Bay of Islands to visit the all-Daim...

National Road Carriers (NRC) is urging the Government to change its proposed time-of-use charging regime by charging heavy vehicles no more than twice the passenger vehicle rate, lifting the heavy vehicle threshold from 3,500kg to 6,000kg, and introducing a maximum daily charge for freight operators.

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has proposed heavy vehicles be charged four times the passenger vehicle rate in its proposed regulations under the Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Act 2025. <...

A stretch of SH3 between Johns Road and Surrey Road will close on Sunday (28 June) overnight for the second stage of asphalt resurfacing work.

Earlier in the month, crews completed the first stage of this work and are now returning to complete the second and final stage.

Asphalt resurfacing involves digging up the existing road material and replacing it with new asphalt to improve the condition of the road.

Asphalt can be used during winter months as it is less sensitive to temperature than other surfacing ...