Fast Nationwide Courier

Same-day in Auckland, overnight across NZ

A nationwide courier you can count on, for the deliveries that simply have to arrive. Same-day across Auckland on our own fleet, and overnight across New Zealand through trusted operators we have worked with for years. Every job is tracked, every parcel accounted for, and there is a real person on the phone if anything needs sorting.

Same-day in Auckland, overnight nationwide

In Auckland, our own drivers move your delivery the same day, often within hours. Beyond Auckland, we reach the rest of the country overnight through a network of operators we know and trust, so a parcel leaving today is where it needs to be tomorrow. You get one point of contact for all of it, not a different number for every region.

Tracked the whole way, handled by people

A nationwide delivery should not mean losing sight of your parcel the moment it leaves the city. Every job carries live tracking from pickup to drop-off and GPS-verified proof of delivery once it lands. And when a delivery needs a decision rather than a status update, you call and a real person answers, takes the details and owns it through to delivery.

37 years of getting it right

We have been doing this for 37 years. Urgent is New Zealand owned and family run, built on getting the small things right, the pickup that happens on time, the call that gets answered, the delivery that lands where it should. For businesses sending across the country regularly, we can set up a standing arrangement so every nationwide run is handled the same way, every time.

Built for deliveries that can’t fail.

Other Delivery Areas

We also run same-day and overnight services between Whangarei, Auckland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty. For deliveries between the main North Island cities, see our Intercity service.

What You Can Send Nationwide

Whether you are shipping within the North Island or sending to the South Island overnight, we handle a wide range of goods with care:

→ Medical and Urgent Goods: Time-critical items, parts and perishables that need careful, fast handling.

→ Parcels and Satchels: From important documents to eCommerce orders, moved fast and securely.

→ Commercial Freight: Pallets, cartons and other B2B deliveries handled with professional logistics.

→ Oversized Items: Bulky goods or equipment transported safely across the country.

→ Fragile Deliveries: Special handling for glassware, electronics or artwork.

If you are not sure whether your item qualifies, call us and a real person will match you with the right option.

Preparing for a Nationwide Courier Pickup

Preparing for a Nationwide Courier Pickup

To make sure your nationwide delivery goes smoothly, a few things before you book:

→ Package Clearly and Securely: Use sturdy packaging and clear labelling, with both sender and receiver details.

→ Tell Us if It Is Time-Sensitive: Let us know your deadline so we can recommend the right service.

→ Declare the Item Type: Fragile, bulky or high-value items may need special handling or documentation.

→ Use Your Tracking Link: Every booking comes with real-time tracking, so you and your customers stay informed.

→ Need Regular Service?: Talk to us about account options for business or high-volume shipping.

Can I track my delivery?

Yes. All deliveries include live tracking, with real-time updates available via our customer portal.

What areas do you deliver to?

We offer same-day and overnight courier services across all major centres in New Zealand, including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and regional locations.

Is there a weight or size limit for parcels?

For standard deliveries, parcels should generally not exceed 25kg. Larger items can be handled under our large items delivery service.

How do I open a business account?

You can open an account online in minutes. Our team will be in touch to tailor the right solution for your business needs.

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Why Our Clients Choose Us

Testimonials

Urgent has been Farro’s valued last mile delivery partner for our ecommerce business for a number of years, delivering both within Auckland and nationwide.

Rachael Allison – GM Marketing Farro Fresh

Urgent Couriers have been Dentons Kensington Swan’s preferred supplier for over 25 years. The team continue to provide outstanding service, are professional, friendly and go out of their way to deliver excellent service. The team always deliver in a timely manner and go above and beyond to meet our requests which include time-critical deadlines. The online technology is constantly updated and we are provided with live tracking details and proof of delivery email updates for every job. Urgent Couriers are a company that can be relied upon, and we would confidently recommend their service.

Lisa – Dentons Kensington Swan

Urgent has provided consistent delivery on our perishable goods within the stated delivery window. Given the delicate nature of the products and the importance of food safety, it is imperative that our meals are delivered with care and expediency. Our customers have high expectations and Urgent have been great at not only delivering a consistently good service but also working with us to smooth out any issues.

David & Becky – Founders and Directors – FED

We’ve been working with Urgent Couriers since day 1, in August 2015. Urgent has been a real strategic partner, anticipating any and all needs, be it geographical expansion or increase of volume for our fast growing business. Being strongly technology led, they develop ahead of time various applications we require to continually expand.

Thomas Dietz – CEO, Woop

I would just like to say what a great service this company provides- parcels always delivered on time in perfect condition anywhere in New Zealand. No matter what value your delivery, they are all treated with extra care, and the wonderful cool units provide the extra care when needed. My first and only port of call for efficient on time deliveries anywhere! Thank You Urgent Couriers!

Jenny – Barfoot & Thompson

Urgent couriers have been working with PB Technologies Ltd Head Office DC team for 8 years, with their amazing Live Track technology / easy-to-use booking page we have better visibility over our deliveries than ever before.

The team is always friendly and helpful and it is a welcome change to what we are used to with other local urgent delivery services.

Henry Peng – PB Tech

We also offer a range of other delivery services, including general logistics and courier services.