New Zealand
NZ slips into recession
New Zealand is in recession with gross domestic product (GDP) shrinking for the second quarter in a row, according to latest figures by Stats NZ. It showed…
Toll Global Express rebrands, NZ boss to step down
Toll Global Express will be changing its name and brand identity to Team Global Express while its New Zealand chief executive has announced his departure. The company…
Iveco electric vehicles soon to arrive
The New Daily Electric offers best-in-class efficiency, with an extended range of up to 280 km. Iveco has outlined its zero-emission vehicle plans and expected arrivals…
FedEx expands trans-Tasman service
Trade between Australia and New Zealand has been given an extra boost thanks to a new FedEx Express freight service. The express transportation giant is launching a new trans-Tasman service running…
NZ-EU free trade deal a win for export sector
New Zealand has secured a major free trade deal with the European Union which is set to grow export revenue by up to $1.8 billion annually…
Green hydrogen talks part of PM’s trade mission to Japan, Singapore
Creating a green hydrogen economy are among discussion topics as prime minister Jacinda Ardern meets with officials in Singapore and Japan as part of a week-long…
NZ supply chain risks linked to Ukraine war
Higher oil and commodity prices alongside ongoing shipping and manufacturing disruptions are among risks to New Zealand’s supply chain fueled by the war in Ukraine. That’s…
Mercedes-Benz Vans NZ to offer full EV line-up next year
Mercedes-Benz Vans New Zealand will be offering all of its commercial van model lines with electric drive starting from the second half of 2022. It includes…
Freight and logistics firm lists on NZX
One of the largest private freight and logistics businesses in New Zealand is now on the stock market through a new acquisition. Bethunes Investments shareholders voted…
Rail safety campaign wins top awards
A“Conscious Crossing” rail safety campaign has won the supreme award at the Axis Awards. The KiwiRail and TrackSAFE NZ’s social media campaign also took home eight…