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Surprise At Drink Drive Decision
The Motor Trade Association says it’s surprised at today’s announcement that the Government is seeking a further two years of research to determine the benefits...
Rodney Licks Its Wounds
Rodney has failed in its last bid to get excluded from the super city. Mayor Penny Webster says it is now time for the district and its residents to move on and...
Truckie Firm Prosecuted
An Auckland transport firm has been prosecuted for allowing its drivers to breach work time and log book rules. Labour says this is indicative of a bigger problem...
Minister Doubts Truckie Safety Issues
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the issues raised about truckies safety is news to him and he hasn’t seen any widespread evidence of it. He told parliament:...
Govt Rejects Trucking Enquiry
The Government this afternoon turned down the calls for an enquiry into trucking safety. National used its votes to stop plans for an inquiry into the link between...
Truckies “Forced To Break Law”
Truck drivers are being “forced to break the law to make a living.” The Rail and Maritime Transport Union says that road safety will always be compromised...
Parliamentary Enquiry Into Truckies
Reports of bad behaviour by truckies have upset Labour MP Darien Fenton, who is going to ask for a parliamentary enquiry. Sunday Star Times today reports tales of...
