NZTD News

Truck tow couplings with a dropping pin must be checked and inspected regularly. Drivers must check the trailer coupling at every connection and at least once a day (before driving).

Inspection is needed after recent incidents of drawbar trailers failing to couple correctly, causing them to disconnect or damage the coupling. Trailer coupling dropping pins must be able to drop to the fully locked position and lock without being blocked by dirt or anything else. Trailer coupling devices must be safe, effective and ensure...

Scania's L-series cab has achieved five-star safety rating – the highest possible – in the European consumer testing organisation Euro NCAP's Safer Trucks programme.

The tested vehicle, an electric version of the L-cab, is part of the utility segment, which covers vehicles such as refuse collectors and other vital service trucks.

The L-cab is a versatile low-entry cab designed for demanding urban and vocational operations. It offers exceptional direct vision – particularly when equipped with Scania's City Door, w...

Southpac Trucks has expanded its national footprint with the opening of a new branch in Nelson, marking the company’s ninth location across New Zealand. The new site, located at 5A Fayette Lane, is designed to strengthen support for transport operators across the Top of the South Island by providing local access to parts, servicing, and experienced technical support from the Southpac Trucks team.

According to Southpac, the Nelson branch represents a strategic investment in improving responsiveness and enhancing service...

Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that the closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge will result in significant delays and additional costs for freight customers around the Upper-North Island.

NZTA have advised that State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge will likely remain closed for several weeks, following extensive damage from severe rainfall and multiple large slips.

NZTA advised today (21 January 2026) that work on SH2 has been paused due to heavy rain. With weather set to worsen over the day, c...

UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is expanding its nationwide service network with the appointment of eight Truckstops service agents across the upper and central North Island. 

“Truckstops Whangarei, Albany, Mount Wellington, Taupo, Napier and Rotorua are now official UD Trucks service agents, with the brand-new Truckstops’ workshop in Ruakura, Hamilton and Truckstops Palmerston North joining our service network from 1 February 2026,” said UD Trucks General Manager, Zane Erwee.

“This widens the cov...

Heavy rain has de-stabilised the large slips, meaning it is now unsafe for our contractors to continue clearing work through SH2 Waioweka Gorge. 

With weather set to worsen over the day, crews will take a pause, rest, and allow the weather to pass before reassessing the site and resuming clearing work once safe to do so. 

State Highway 35 (SH35) remains open however it is not a reliable detour route while weather is severe. 

SH2 south of Gisborne and SH5 remain open if people must travel. Add...