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Road users and residents need to be ready for night works and road closures as road crews carry out maintenance work on State Highway 58, Paremata Road next week.

Night closures are planned for Sunday, 6 October, Monday, 7 October, Wednesday, 9 October, and Thursday, 10 October. 

Three separate sites will be worked on during the week. These include Joseph Banks Drive to James Cook Drive, James Cook Drive to Postgate Drive and Postgate Drive to State Highway 59  Whitford Brown Avenue.

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Heavy vehicle drivers are invited to take a well-deserved break at the NZI Truckie Rest Zone in Glasnevin on Wednesday, October 16. This initiative aims to address the critical issue of driver fatigue, a major contributor to road accidents.

The NZI Truckie Rest Zone provides an opportunity for drivers to pull in and refresh before continuing their journeys. Participants can enjoy complimentary refreshments, receive health checks, and engage in valuable discussions with NZI’s Fleet Fit experts about strategies for manag...

In a groundbreaking move for the heavy vehicle industry, Scania has become the world's first truck Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to incorporate reused components directly into its main assembly line. This historic achievement marks a significant step towards sustainable manufacturing practices and a circular economy.

The milestone was reached earlier this year as part of the innovative iReGear joint research project, developed in collaboration with KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Scandinavian Transmission...

In a significant advancement for the mining industry, Scania has announced a collaborative effort with Australian mining giant Fortescue to develop and validate a fully integrated autonomous road train solution. This innovative partnership aims to enhance mining operations by leveraging autonomous technology while prioritising sustainability.

With the global mining industry undergoing transformation, the need for autonomous solutions has surged. The joint project aligns with the trend of tackling industry challenges th...

The latest in a series of property investments has just been announced by Sime Darby Motors NZ, one of New Zealand’s leading suppliers of cars, trucks and transport solutions. 

The purchase of 13,817 sqm of land in the Tauranga suburb of Tauriko comes shortly after the April announcement of a long-term ground lease in the Ruakura Superhub near Hamilton, developed by Tainui Group Holdings.

The Tauriko site will be home to a purpose-built truck service centre and Volvo Trucks NZ sales office plus an external t...

Contractors will resume essential maintenance work on State Highway 1, Weld Pass, in October as the summer maintenance season continues in Marlborough.

The work is part of the $147 million 2024/27 National Land Transport Programme investment in state highways across the top of the South Island. 

Night works are planned for Weld Pass from 20 to 23 October (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights) between 8 pm and 6 am.

Mark Owen, Regional Manager Wellington/Top of the South, says it means Weld Pass...