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The latest news on transport in New Zealand.
Appeal for commercial drivers as omicron bites
Transport

Appeal for commercial drivers as omicron bites

The transport sector, hit by a shortage of drivers even before covid hit, wants people who may have left the industry to consider getting back behind the wheel

Brent Melville 16 Mar 2022
Relief at the pumps: petrol tax cut coming
Transport

Relief at the pumps: petrol tax cut coming

The government has moved to cut petrol price pain amid the ongoing uncertainly in global supply due to heavy economic sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

Ian Llewellyn 14 Mar 2022
Kotahi: how to navigate through ports in a storm
Transport Free

Kotahi: how to navigate through ports in a storm

Formed as the logistics arm of both Fonterra and Silver Fern Farms, Kotahi has proven its mettle in the face of a perfect storm to global shipping.

Brent Melville 14 Mar 2022
CO₂ feebate backfires, as hybrid car price hikes loom
Transport

CO₂ feebate backfires, as hybrid car price hikes loom

Drivers already being stung with soaring fuel costs can expect to also pay more for eco-friendly vehicles as the market discounts the government's clean car incentive.

Brent Melville 14 Mar 2022


Oliver Lewis
Oliver Lewis

Infrastructure Editor

Oliver Lewis won the local government reporting category at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards. He is part of our investigations unit and also covers infrastructure, housing and employment issues. Formerly with Stuff/The Press, Oliver has also written for the Guardian and North & South. 

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