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Kiwi Stories

Road Safety stories

'Log Ninja' mobile app enhances New Zealand's trucking safety

New Zealand truck drivers can now utilise the free Log Ninja app aimed at boosting road safety, reducing paper logbooks, and easing compliance burdens.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Auckland Council

Axing Auckland fuel tax highlights lack of long-term transport plan

Auckland faces a funding gap for bus, rail and road safety projects after the government scrapped a tax set to raise NZ$1.5 billion.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024

Supply Chain

Future of freight transport dead in the water

Rail freight between New Zealand's islands faces fresh strain after the Government scrapped the Interisland Project IREX, alarming exporters and ports.

By Staff Writer • 23 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023

Supply Chain

Fleet safety award winners announced

Brake's annual awards in Auckland have honoured firms and individuals cutting crashes and emissions from work vehicles across Australasia.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023

New Zealand Labour Party

Is National flogging a dead horse?

Transport critics say National's road-heavy plan revives costly schemes, with old estimates leaving a multibillion-pound funding gap.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2023

Global Stories

Road Safety stories

Smart Cities

Anna Keren named new CTO of transport tech firm VivaCity

Tech veteran Anna Keren assumes the role of Chief Technology Officer at VivaCity, set to drive further advancement of the company's transformative transport solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024

Supply Chain

Teletrac Navman introduces AI tool to combat driver fatigue

Teletrac Navman introduces an AI-powered dashcam feature aimed at improving driver safety by monitoring for fatigue and distraction.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Supply Chain

Geotab bolsters Southeast Asia data experience with video telematics expertise

Geotab recognised as top video telematics provider by ABI Research, enhancing Southeast Asia's data experience.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023

Data Analytics

Winners revealed for Australia & New Zealand Digital Transformation Awards 2023

Australia and New Zealand Health and Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards winners announced. Qlik celebrates transformative uses of its resources.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023

Data Analytics

How AI is reshaping global transport and fleet insurance

AI revolutionizes transport and logistics, introducing an estimated $6.5 trillion to the global economy through fleet insurance.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023

IT Industry

NZ tech firms RUSH and Downer to develop road safety AI

New Zealand technology company RUSH and Downer Transport & Infrastructure have secured funding to develop AI technology to increase road safety.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023

Driving

Demand for advanced driver assistance tech grows - FMI

The market for ADAS calibration equipment is expected to reach $277.8 million by 2023, with sales forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 12.6%.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 10th May 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Road Safety stories

Unified Communications

AI will significantly impact supply chains, industry debate finds

Over 150 supply chain leaders from Sainsbury's, Nestle, and more attended SCALA's annual debate on AI's impact. Polling showed shop floor roles most affected.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024

Breach Prevention

Report reveals cybersecurity anxiety among Australians

The auDA's Digital Lives of Australians 2024 report reveals 99% of Australians value the internet, yet 64% limit use due to growing cybersecurity fears.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Cartech

Seeing Machines sees robust growth in automotive, aftermarket segments

Strong year-on-year growth in Seeing Machines' automotive and aftermarket units underpins long-term demand for its unique driver monitoring systems (DMS), championed by safety regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024

Edge Computing

Netradyne & Intelex collaborate to boost UK fleet safety

AI safety tech firm Netradyne partners with Intelex to penetrate the UK market, promising to revolutionise road safety and fleet management.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Digital Signage

Austroads spearheads digital identity initiative for driver licenses

With over four million verifications a month, Austroads seeks to revolutionise digital identity in Australia by extending its expertise in digital driver licenses and digital photo ID credentials.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024