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West Coast suffering from transport funding squeeze - leaders
Radio New Zealand

West Coast suffering from transport funding squeeze - leaders

Funding shortfalls could force West Coast councils to revert roads to gravel, leaders warn, as tourism and freight access come under pressure.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • Yesterday
Cambridge expressway resurfacing nears 75% complete
Construction

Cambridge expressway resurfacing nears 75% complete

Motorists should brace for up to 20-minute delays as the next stage closes the Cambridge West northbound on-ramp and shifts traffic.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Empty police station should become inner-city high school, advocate says
Auckland Council

Empty police station should become inner-city high school, advocate says

Auckland families could be spared motorway crossings if the vacant Vincent Street site is turned into a city-centre school, an advocate says.

By RNZ • 4 min read • Last week
Kawerau weighs up cost of cutting highway speed
Radio New Zealand

Kawerau weighs up cost of cutting highway speed

Ratepayers could face a six-figure bill if Kawerau extends the 70kmh zone on State Highway 34, with funding uncertain.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • Last week

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HERE & Octave add dispatch intelligence in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

HERE & Octave add dispatch intelligence in Australia

Australian dispatchers should see faster incident response as HERE's live map data feeds Octave OnCall with routing and ETA tools.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Rail Safety Week begins with crossing safety campaign
Emergency services

Rail Safety Week begins with crossing safety campaign

More than 150 organisations are backing a national push to curb the rise in fatal and near-miss incidents at Australia's railway crossings.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Geotab launches investigations tool for Asia Pacific fleets
Digital Transformation

Geotab launches investigations tool for Asia Pacific fleets

The platform could cut manual incident reviews for fleets by combining telematics, evidence and case tracking into one auditable record.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Intelematics connects one millionth vehicle to eCall
Toyota

Intelematics connects one millionth vehicle to eCall

ANCAP's new safety criteria are likely to make emergency-call systems a must-have, after one million vehicles were linked to Intelematics' platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Verra Mobility brings crash prevention with Red Light Delay
Road Safety

Verra Mobility brings crash prevention with Red Light Delay

Road authorities may get a new tool against deadly T-bone crashes as the system briefly holds cross traffic when a violation seems likely.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Seeing Machines wins mirror-based monitoring deal in Europe
Supply Chain

Seeing Machines wins mirror-based monitoring deal in Europe

The deal could add about USD $5 million in revenue as European carmakers race to meet tighter driver-monitoring safety rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Cambridge Mobile Telematics joins Geotab Marketplace
Internet of Things

Cambridge Mobile Telematics joins Geotab Marketplace

Fleets using Geotab devices can now tap behaviour-based commercial insurance without extra hardware, as telematics pricing remains underused.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Geotab launches AI dash cam for fleets in Australia
Surveillance

Geotab launches AI dash cam for fleets in Australia

Rising fatigue and safety concerns are pushing Australian fleets towards in-cab video, with 53% already using it to cut risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

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Austroads revises batter slope guidance for road design
Risk & Compliance

Austroads revises batter slope guidance for road design

Drivers may face safer roadside recovery and easier upkeep, as revised advice broadens batter slope decisions beyond geotechnical stability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australian logistics workers eye exit amid labour strain
Digital Transformation

Australian logistics workers eye exit amid labour strain

Long hours, compliance pressure and mental strain are prompting many Australian logistics staff to consider quitting within five years.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Net-Defence urges parents to talk privacy with children
Gaming

Net-Defence urges parents to talk privacy with children

Holiday gaming and AI use are exposing more children to data risks, as one in five parents have never discussed online privacy.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Microsoft brings 500 students to Dublin AI showcase
Data centers

Microsoft brings 500 students to Dublin AI showcase

More than 500 pupils from 15 schools have presented STEM and AI projects in Dublin, as Microsoft links its data centre footprint to local education.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Zetifi backs identity-led safety shift in Australian fleets
Digital Transformation

Zetifi backs identity-led safety shift in Australian fleets

Australian fleets could improve audit trails and incident response by tying safety events to verified worker identities across vehicles and field sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month