New ZealandThe country's most hit overbridgeKiwiRail confirmed it's the most struck bridge in NZ, with 13 known strikes a year.29 Aug 04:41 AM
PremiumFreight and logisticsCrown's Cook Strait ferry-buying company has $11m shopping listThe ferry-buying firm sets sail with an $11m purse for staff, contractors and consultants.28 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumWellingtonMocked in life, unwanted in death? Cook Strait ferry Aratere may be unsellableKiwiRail says it's considering selling it, but documents show there is little interest.23 Aug 04:00 AM
Wellington'The two of us will go together': Ship master's sadness on troubled ferry's final voyage18 Aug 03:59 AM
PremiumNew ZealandFrom sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich listers most people have never heard of16 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumBusinessHighest-paid public sector chairs – how they compare with the private sector13 Aug 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter Reidy: Why KiwiRail's bold electrification plan is crucial for NZ's futureDevelopment should be seen through a transport lens rather than road v rail.04 Aug 04:59 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail bans 2500 workers from using sleep meds citing safety concernsSome rotating shift workers rely on the meds to help them sleep. 15 Jul 03:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: Close call as ute nearly hit by heritage trainUte driver so fast 'he wouldn't have been able to stop if he wanted to' – witness.09 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandNew KiwiRail director linked to firm that donated $20k to NZ FirstDynes Transport received an $8 million Govt loan for a transport hub in Mosgiel.09 Jul 01:17 AM
Property'Special ceiling': sun and moon art adorn new Auckland train station'Representing the history of this area. This ridgeline was a kauri forest.' - Barry Potter03 Jul 03:00 AM
WellingtonWatch: New Cook Strait ferry sails into Wellington, greeted with a 'tug spray'Chocolate fish and coffee was on offer for those watching the arrival.02 Jul 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters opens door to part-privatisation of ferries, but doesn't want to walk through itCabinet has agreed to explore part-privatisation once the ferries arrive. 30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWatch: First look inside City Rail Link’s unique new Te Waihorotiu Station'No other train station in the world will look like this,' says CRL CEO Patrick Brockie.30 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhere did 8000 passengers go? The latest forecasts for $5.5b City Rail LinkThe initial capacity is lower than earlier forecasts of 27,000 passengers.27 Jun 05:51 AM
New Zealand'Preventable': Auckland rail crew unaware of missing track before tunnel derailmentKey staff failed to communicate missing tracks, leading to the preventable accident.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury 'got it wrong' predicting KiwiRail to fall short of financial target, Winston Peters says'Treasury were cautious given the economic conditions, but the company delivered.'23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail charged over Aratere ferry groundingThe ferry grounded on June 21, 2024, with 47 people on board.18 Jun 12:33 AM
New ZealandFerry breakdown leaves passengers stranded overnight near WellingtonKiwiRail cancelled two sailings to allow for further testing after the breakdown.11 Jun 07:53 PM
New ZealandEmergency services swarm scene after truck-train crash in South Auckland One person has been taken to hospital.11 Jun 08:53 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Disturbing' findings as almost half NZ drivers fail to stop at railway crossings95% of collisions and 73% of near misses at crossings with flashing lights and bells. 06 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferriesThe first new ship to service Cook Strait is expected to arrive in February 2029.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCar collides into North Island trainNearly half of New Zealand motorists do not always stop at level crossing Stop signs.Watch05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSunday service for Te Huia train ready for final sign-offWaikato Regional Council approved the reallocation of reserve funds to cover the cost.04 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandTeen's track death: Transport bosses reject call to ban or slow trains after schoolFencing will be installed to deter people from entering the rail corridor.20 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail to retire Aratere ferry in $120m cost-saving decisionThe Aratere will be retired this year to allow for new port construction.30 Apr 06:37 AM
Personal FinanceComCom pushes KiwiRail to compensate customers for cancelled ferry sailings Interisland contacting customers affected by string of cancellations in early 2023.16 Apr 05:05 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail fined $63,000 for safety breach that endangered 90 passengersRail operator penalised after a train ran a red signal on June 17, 2023.15 Apr 05:35 AM
New ZealandAuckland rail faces 16-day shutdown for major upgradesReplacement buses will run alongside regular services during the closure.11 Apr 09:40 PM
