NZTD News

Yesterday James attended the launch of the Energy Action Plan, 'Unlocking the energy sector to unlock economic growth'.

Last year, we saw the result of running short of electricity. The spot prices climbed to unsustainable levels that triggered a number of companies to review their businesses and in several cases make the decision to close completely. The latest is the paper producing plant at the Kinleith Mill in Tokoroa.

These closures will have direct impact on many NR...

We love special builds and one-offs at New Zealand Truck & Driver magazine and our March issue cover story and Giti Tyres Big Test takes a look at a unique new build.

It’s a new Hino 700 Series modified with a tri-drive rear-end and equipped with a powerful Palfinger PK92-0002 crane which is tackling some specialist work for Hamilton-based Les Harrison Transport.

There’s a Canterbury flavour for the March issue Fleet Focus with the story of the Taggart family and their role in ...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises resurfacing work will take place on southbound lanes 1 & 2 (clip-on lanes) of the Auckland Harbour Bridge this weekend.

This will require longer than a typical overnight closure due to the nature of the material used to pave the bridge. Southbound lanes 1 & 2 (clip-on lanes) will be closed from 9pm Saturday 22 February until 12pm Sunday 23 February while this work is carried out. Shelly Beach southbound off-ramp will also be closed.

Traffic will still be able to cros...

Kiwi truck team, JAC has had its latest EV truck roll out the door to Woolworths New Zealand.

The JAC 100% Electric Truck will be used for Woolworths’ Online Shopping delivery service, providing greener deliveries for Kiwis. With zero tailpipe emissions, the truck runs the chiller unit off the EPTO (electric power take-off) which gives the added benefit of no diesel idling to keep the fridge-freezer at temperature.

JAC New Zealand General Manager Andrew Craw commented that “the latest EV delivery to Woolworths sh...

A busy intersection on SH5 will be made safer with the construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of SH28/Harwoods Road, as we deliver on our commitment to help improve road safety through building safer infrastructure, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.

“Safety is one of the Government’s strategic priorities in transport investment, alongside economic growth and productivity, and funding is available for safety improvements to be made at the highest-risk locations, like this one between Tīrau and Tārukeng...

CablePrice Christchurch is celebrating a major victory after scooping up three prestigious awards at the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Vans Retailer of the Year Awards in Auckland. The awards recognise outstanding performance across Mercedes-Benz Van sales, service, and parts divisions. 

CablePrice Christchurch's impressive haul includes: Mercedes-Benz Vans Retailer of the Year 2024: The top honor, recognizing overall excellence. Van Salesperson of the Year: Richard Field, achieving this win for the second year in a row. Ser...