Safety & Workforce
Road safety, health and safety, and the people and skills behind the wheel.
Roadside drug testing passes final hurdle, welcomed by freight industry
Police will soon have the power to screen drivers for impairing drugs at the roadside after legislation enabling oral fluid testing passed its third and final…
Intelematics to bring crash alert tech to NZ
Australian mobility and traffic tech firm Intelematics is expanding into New Zealand, rolling out advanced connected vehicle services designed to help automakers boost safety standards. The…
Employers encouraged to champion Road Safety Week in May
Businesses across New Zealand are being urged to get behind Road Safety Week 2025, joining hundreds of schools, communities and organisations to promote safer roads and…
AutoSense warns of deadly distracted driving
New Zealand vehicle safety and training experts AutoSense say a recent fatal crash which made headlines underscores the urgent need for businesses to implement safeguards that protect their workforce from preventable harm on the roads.
Public backs truck drivers in new poll
New Zealand’s truck drivers have received a strong vote of confidence from the public, with a new survey revealing over seven times as many people hold…
Sime Motors NZ supports mental health with charity auctions
The New Zealand transport and automotive industry is getting behind Sime Motors NZ in a series of Trade Me auctions to support the Mental Health Foundation…
Truck driver wins privacy case after leaked drug test refusal
A former truck driver has won a privacy case against KAM Transport Limited, after the Human Rights Review Tribunal ruled that the company improperly disclosed his…
NZTA grants temporary licence exemption for electric trucks up to 7500kg
Drivers with a Class 1 licence will now be able to legally operate heavier electric trucks under a new exemption announced by the NZ Transport Agency…
Manawatū-Whanganui crowns new excavator champ
Palmerston North’s Daniel Watt has smashed his way to victory in the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Excavator Operator Competition, proving his demolition skills…
Ford supports the Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge
The Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge is an annual competition in New Zealand that tests and showcases electrical apprentices’ skills, knowledge, and abilities. Last year's challenge, organised…