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The Green Party is calling on petrol companies to act quickly following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire that has caused the price of fuel to drop.

"Fuel companies moved quickly to increase their prices at the start of the conflict. With prices falling off the back of the ceasefire, they need to come down just as fast," says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick.

"New Zealanders watch petrol prices jump up overnight when global oil prices spike, but when they fall, it always seems to take weeks for that t...

Drivers travelling on the Kāpiti Coast can expect to see more activity and travel impacts as construction of the Mackays Crossing Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) continues this month.

Nighttime and daytime works are planned for State Highway 1 and State Highway 59 until the end of April for the project.

Contractors will be installing weigh-in-motion (WIM) plates, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras, intelligent transport system (ITS) roadside cabinets, and a gantry structure. 

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International Motors has placed a factory-integrated Level 4 autonomous tractor into live long‑haul service as part of a joint pilot with Ryder System, operating daily along the I‑35 corridor between Laredo and Temple, Texas.

The trial uses International’s second‑generation autonomous LT Series truck, outfitted from the factory with lidar, radar, and camera suites, powered by the S13 Integrated Powertrain and running PlusAI’s SuperDrive driving software.

This integration is intended to show OEM‑level, “virtual dr...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is lowering the speed limit on State Highway 3 just north of Hāwera, to improve safety for everyone using this stretch of road.

From 9 April, the speed limit will be reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h for approximately one kilometre of SH3, from north of Kerry Lane to north of Fantham Street

The new speed limit follows a speed limit review that considered community feedback alongside technical assessments, crash history and a cost benefit analysis. 

“This change reflects ongo...

Penske Australia & New Zealand has appointed Stephen Kelly as the general manager of its Penske New Zealand business, effective immediately.

Having joined Penske in November, Stephen brings vast senior leadership experience across dealership, sales, parts, and service operations. 

In this role, he will oversee all New Zealand branch operations, including energy solutions, mining, commercial vehicles, defence, marine, and rail, and he will continue to be based at Penske’s Christchurch branch.

“In his sh...

A new range of horsepower ratings for Volvo’s popular Euro 6, 13-litre engine platform has been announced for the brand’s versatile FM and FMX range. With power options now ranging from 380hp and 1850Nm to 420hp and 2100Nm as well as a 460hp/2300Nm variant, the new range is designed to provide robust and efficient powertrain options across a range of transport applications.

A new range of horsepower ratings for Volvo’s popular Euro 6, 13-litre engine platform has been announced for the brand’s versatile FM and FMX rang...