Safety & Workforce
Road safety, health and safety, and the people and skills behind the wheel.
Health and safety reforms pass final reading
The Government's overhaul of New Zealand's health and safety laws has passed its third and final reading, with the changes set to come into force on April 1, 2027.
Austroads launches road safety Knowledge Hub
Austroads has launched a new online Knowledge Hub to help road authorities and safety practitioners across Australia and New Zealand develop strategies aimed at eliminating road…
Fatigue-related fatal crashes decline, report finds
Fatal road crashes where driver fatigue was a contributing factor have declined steadily over the past four years, according to a new report from Transporting New…
MITO updates collision repair training programmes
MITO has launched a suite of new and updated training programmes for New Zealand’s automotive collision repair and refinishing sectors following consultation with industry. The revised…
Alexander Group drivers rank among Scania’s global top performers
Alexander Group drivers are ranking among the world's best users of Scania's ProDriver coaching platform, with new data from the truck manufacturer placing them in the top 6% globally.
Government fails vehicle safety test from MTA
The Motor Trade Association has given the Government a fail grade for vehicle safety in its latest six-monthly “Warrant of Fitness” inspection, citing concerns over controversial…
Trucking industry pays tribute to driver killed in North Canterbury crash
The trucking community is paying tribute to James ‘Jimmy’ Lyttle Williams after he died following a two-truck crash on State Highway 1 in North Canterbury.
Kia PV5 Cargo and VW Transporter earn top ANCAP van safety grades
The new Kia PV5 Cargo and Volkswagen Transporter have achieved Platinum safety gradings in the latest ANCAP Commercial Van Safety Comparison, which assesses the performance of…
McKay Transport becomes first fully TruckSafe-certified operator in NZ
Gisborne-based McKay Transport has become the first company in New Zealand to achieve full TruckSafe certification, marking a milestone for the transport industry and the safety…
Toyota Hilux BEV gains five-star ANCAP safety rating
Toyota's all-electric Hilux variant has achieved the same five-star ANCAP safety rating as its diesel hybrid counterpart, with safety scores carrying over from the conventional models…