Fast and Reliable Express Courier

Express Delivery NZ

Live tracked fast delivery services across NZ from express to overnight

Our express delivery service moves your most time-critical deliveries across New Zealand, fast and in full view. Urgent Couriers has been doing exactly this since 1989, matching the right vehicle to the job and carrying goods by bike, car and van. Whether it is an urgent document across the Auckland CBD or a same-day run between cities, we build the delivery around your deadline rather than the other way round.

Same day delivery is available across Auckland on our own fleet, with same day intercity runs between the main North Island cities and overnight delivery nationwide.

Express delivery across Auckland

In Auckland, express jobs go straight to dispatch and are collected fast. Beyond the metro we cover same-day intercity delivery, urgent afternoon and evening runs, and overnight when that suits. You set the level of urgency and we move at the pace your job needs. Nothing waits until tomorrow unless you want it to.

Tracked every step, from pickup to proof of delivery Every express delivery is tracked in real time. You get a live tracking link to follow the job door to door, and GPS-verified proof of delivery once it lands, so there is no chasing and no guesswork. If you send regularly, we can set up a standing pickup so each run is handled the same way, every time.

The team behind your express courier Urgent is a New Zealand owned, family business with 37 years in the trade, and the people who built it still run it. Our drivers are professionally presented and careful with every job, which counts when you are moving medical samples or anything that cannot afford to go wrong. When you call, your job is taken, logged and owned through to delivery.

Businesses across medical, legal, retail and eCommerce, and food and perishables rely on our express delivery service for the deliveries they cannot get wrong. For reliable delivery in NZ that simply has to land, Urgent Couriers is the partner New Zealand businesses have trusted for over three decades.

Driven by care. More than a delivery.

Express delivery

When it has to be there now.

Why Choose Our Express Courier Service?

On-Demand Express: Local, on-demand express delivery across the Auckland CBD and metro area, with a dedicated direct option when it is urgent.
Bike, Car and Van Fleet: The right vehicle for the job, including e-cargo bikes through the CBD where they are quickest.
Live Real-Time Tracking: Follow every delivery door to door, with GPS-verified proof of delivery on arrival.
Always an Answer: Call and your job is taken, logged and owned through to delivery.

Who Uses Our Express Courier?

Medical and Healthcare: Time-critical samples, specimens and supplies, collected and delivered by the same courier.
Legal and Professional Services: Urgent documents and court filings, delivered to deadline.
Retail and eCommerce: Fast local dispatch that meets the delivery promise you make your customers.
Food, Flowers and Perishables: Same-day urban delivery by bike and van, handled with care.

How to Maximise Express Delivery

Prepare Before Booking: Have packages ready at pickup to make the most of tight metro windows.
Choose the Right Service: Pick metro express, regional same-day or overnight to match your deadline and budget. Our guide to choosing between overnight and same day covers when each one is worth paying for.
Use Your Tracking Link: Live tracking comes standard on every express booking, so share it and stop chasing updates.
Set Up Recurring Runs: If you send regularly, arrange a standing pickup so your express jobs are handled the same way, every time.

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.

Can I track my delivery?

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

Is same day delivery available for local parcels in Auckland?

Yes. Our own couriers deliver same day across Auckland, and express jobs go straight to dispatch. Enter your pickup and delivery addresses on the booking page to see the options for your route, or call 0800 874 368.

Does same day delivery work in my area?

Our own couriers cover Whangārei, Auckland, Waikato, the Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Christchurch, and trusted partners cover the rest of New Zealand. Enter the full addresses on the booking page to see which services are available for your route.

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Live tracking

Every delivery, tracked live.

Live tracking on every job, nationwide.

Your clients see exactly where their delivery is, without calling you.

Real-time driver location
Not just "dispatched" it's live on a map from pickup to door.

Instant exception alerts
Know the moment something needs attention, before your client does.

Proof of delivery
Photo confirmation sent automatically, no chasing required.

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 chilled 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

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