Transport stories
Charging networks and low running costs are helping New Zealand’s electric car uptake, as registrations hit a monthly record and sales broadened.
Christchurch motorists should see congestion ease as the USD $112 million Russley Road upgrade is set to open months early next year.
Commuters faced delays almost as soon as Auckland’s NZD $1.4 billion Waterview Tunnel opened, as curious motorists swamped the route.
Commuters should still expect disruptions as crews remove roadway and build support structures, but one lane each way will stay open.
It boosts Siemens’ predictive maintenance push, as the deal with MRX Technologies aims to cut rail delays and lift asset availability.
ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) has adopted Mobileye's Advanced Driver Assistance System, an early warning system for on-road vehicles.
Exporters face a shifting trade climate as political upheaval in the EU and US reshapes freight flows and New Zealand's prospects.
Forestry-driven log volumes are set to outgrow current capacity, prompting Eastland Port to seek consent for a twin-berth expansion.
The opening will complete most of Auckland’s Western Ring Route, giving commuters and freight a faster link across the city from early July.
Local councils are seeking more funding and policy support as climate change, ageing and infrastructure pressures reshape communities ahead of the 2017 election.
Passengers should see faster journeys and improved terminals as the airport spends about NZD $1.8 billion on upgrades through 2022.
Congestion charging in Auckland is now under formal review, with officials warning the city’s gridlock is hurting productivity and business.
Auckland’s funding shortfall may force motorway tolls sooner, as infrastructure leaders warn road pricing must also pay for investment.
Freight on the Main North Line is closer to resuming as KiwiRail clears earthquake damage and shifts 102-tonne locomotives by road.
Despite missing orbit, the launch has put Rocket Lab in a strong position, though experts warn it must prove reliability and win customers.
The funding will help keep freight and commuter services reliable, while supporting recovery works and safety upgrades across KiwiRail’s network.
New Zealand could face higher rail costs and more breakdowns after KiwiRail was warned diesel replacements may be pricier and less reliable than electrics.
Freight on the Picton-Christchurch route could resume by year end as KiwiRail prioritises speed over looks in the Main North Line rebuild.
Fleet managers could cut planning time and manpower as a new integration gives carriers real-time route optimisation and delivery tracking.
Safety gains for autonomous and connected cars are on offer as Australia trials satellite-based positioning across the road industry.
