Safety & Workforce
Road safety, health and safety, and the people and skills behind the wheel.
World-first crash test leads to major upgrade of bridge barrier guidelines in NZ and Australia
Austroads has released a major update to its bridge barrier design guidelines, following what it says is a world-first crash test involving heavy and light vehicles…
Truck drivers targeted by road rage, survey finds
A growing number of truck drivers are reporting abuse and harassment on New Zealand roads, according to findings from the 2025 National Road Freight Survey. The…
Nearly half of drivers not stopping at rail crossings – new research raises alarm
Almost half of New Zealand drivers are failing to stop or prepare to stop at level railway crossings with stop or give way signs, new research…
Road cone hotline launches, Govt resets WorkSafe’s focus
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has unveiled a major shift in the direction of WorkSafe New Zealand, including the launch of a new…
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles begins T6.1 runout campaign
Volkswagen New Zealand has begun the run-out phase of the Transporter T6.1 as it prepares for the arrival of the new T7 model line-up later this…
Truckies call for patience during Road Safety Week
Truck drivers are calling on all road users to show patience and courtesy as part of this year’s Road Safety Week campaign, highlighting the crucial role…
Driver wellbeing, road conditions top concerns in freight sector survey
Health, safety and driver wellbeing are key concerns for the road freight industry, according to a major survey. The 2025 National Road Freight Industry Survey, commissioned…
NZTA to roll out first mobile speed camera in Auckland
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is set to launch its first mobile safety camera SUV in Auckland — marking the formal transition of speed camera operations…
Police urge truck drivers to take extra care as winter approaches
Southland police are urging heavy vehicle drivers to manage fatigue and drive to the conditions as winter weather begins to set in. “There have already been…
New truck safety centre to open near Bulls on May 7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt1TlA2NFLU&t=137s A new high-tech commercial vehicle safety centre is set to open outside RNZAF Base Ohakea, between Bulls and Sanson, to screen trucks for compliance and…