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Global Stories

Transport stories

Toyota's bus of the future may deliver your pizza

Toyota announces new mobility service alliance and unveils e-Palette concept vehicle at CES. Launch partners include Amazon, Uber and Pizza Hut.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018

Buses

Go Bus aims to bring savvy transport solution to NZ

Using a smartphone app and the efficiencies of ride sharing, Savy will provide on-demand and affordable transport...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Transport stories

Smart Cities

Driverless cars create infrastructure investment opportunities

Roads, utilities and telecoms could see heavy spending for years as autonomous cars are adopted far more slowly than many expect.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018

Building materials

Bridge corrosion a costly problem

Corrosion is costing Australia A$8 billion a year in avoidable bridge and concrete damage, with traffic and salt speeds worsening wear.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018

Smart Cities

Smart Transports demand smart response

Autonomous electric fleets could cut road deaths and commute costs sharply, forcing ministers to rethink how New Zealand manages transport demand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 10th Mar 2018

Supply Chain

Forestry a success story for KiwiRail

Strong log demand lifted KiwiRail’s forestry revenue 8% in six months, with converted wagons carrying more exports off roads and cutting emissions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018

Power / Energy

Could biofuels lead New Zealand to a green transport future?

New Zealand’s transport emissions could fall sharply if biofuels are developed locally, but only with policy support and investment.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018

Construction

The Victorian government’s $11 billion Metro Tunnel project is expected to reach completion a year early

Melbourne commuters could see relief a year sooner, with the Metro Tunnel’s tunnels and stations now slated for completion in September 2024.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018

Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail enjoys a strong half year result despite challenges

A 39% jump in half-year operating surplus shows freight and passenger demand held up, even as earthquake and weather disruptions hit services.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018

Urban Planning

Stantec to acquire Traffic Design Group

The deal will expand local transport engineering capacity across New Zealand and Australia, adding more than 80 TDG staff to Stantec’s regional practice.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018

Construction

City Rail Link on track for big year

Commuters and motorists in Auckland’s CBD face another year of major disruption as permanent tunnel works and backfilling ramp up on City Rail Link.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 11th Feb 2018

Supply Chain

Start planning for large lithium-ion battery demand

Short-term shortages of lithium and cobalt could disrupt electric vehicle battery production unless recycling and new cathodes are developed soon.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017

Supply Chain

Manawatu Gorge road option needs future-proofing

Road freight operators warn the replacement route must avoid repeats of months-long disruption and cope with heavy trucks on steep grades.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017

Supply Chain

Significant rainfall impacts Main North Line

Heavy rain has forced a temporary closure of the rail link between Blenheim and Christchurch after 31 slips damaged track and road access.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 15th Oct 2017

Construction

Four options for Manawatu Gorge highway

Public feedback opens on four cheaper routes after the Manawatū Gorge closure left the region without a safe state highway link.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017

Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi software enhances Pūhoi to Warkworth project

A cloud-based compliance platform is giving the NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Council and contractor a single live view of consents on the $709.5m motorway.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017