New ZealandLogging train revival to help 'deteriorating' Napier-Taihape Rd'After some pencil-sharpening, we’ve been able to get this agreement in place.'27 Jan 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwiRail’s ‘excessive’ spend on consultants kept secret after Ombudsman rulingFinance Minister Nicola Willis has said the spend on McKinsey & Co was not justifiable. 22 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe greening of New Zealand businessLarge and small, businesses are not waiting to be told how to address climate change.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Driven along railway': Train stopped after fleeing driver crashes on tracks near LevinA cordon is in place as police hunt for the occupants of the vehicle.14 Jan 03:02 AM
New ZealandSupport for new rail-enabled ferries, Kiwis don’t want privatisationSome transport sector leaders say ferries non-rail-enabled would make freight more costly.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandInside Cook Strait ferry’s new lounge: The perks, cost & ‘child-free bliss’Bluebridge and Interislander report strong summer bookings despite political uncertainty.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland rail shutdown begins: What you need to knowAuckland's railway lines will have no trains operating on them for the next 32 days.25 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier Port’s ferry proposal resurfaces as possible solution for Winston PetersWellington's port says the proposal is self-serving and would strip its container traffic.24 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry Kaiārahi resumes sailing after fault fixedA technical issue delayed the ferry in Wellington Harbour.23 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandSummer closures of Auckland roads and public transport tipped to cause major disruption'We're working to keep Auckland moving,' says AT's Stacey van der Putten22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely wasteful': Cook Strait ferry ministerial advisory group paid $300,000Two 220m ships were recommended but no contract has been signed.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: How Winston Peters regained control of Cook Strait ferriesPeters is back at the helm and going back to the drawing board.16 Dec 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rail Minister is never going to be railroadedOPINION: Peters has long been a tough interview subject.16 Dec 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Political blame-game compounding infrastructure woesOPINION: 'The real issue with the ferries is many decades of strategic mismanagement.'16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Government all at sea on faltering ferry spendOPINION: This isn’t doing much for National's attempts to look like better money managers.14 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: What does 'rail-enabled' ferries mean and can KiwiRail survive without them?KiwiRail has changed its tune as to how its freight business might be affected. 12 Dec 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Troubled waters – Peters, Seymour clash over ferry planOPINION: The new Minister for Rail is not in a collaborative mood.12 Dec 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Everything in the mix': Winston Peters says rail-enabled ferries still a possibilityPeters says rail should be regarded as a critical part of New Zealand's infrastructure.11 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Ferry flop - Govt reveals it still hasn't sorted its ship outOPINION: What has the Govt been doing in the year since it cancelled the mega-ferries?11 Dec 06:00 AM
Politics‘An announcement about an announcement’: Labour slams ferry delayChris Hipkins has accused the coalition of dithering on replacing the ferries.11 Dec 05:30 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt grilled after key questions on new ferries left unansweredA cost blowout forced the cancellation of project started under the Labour Government.11 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandD-day for Interislander, Government to reveal new Cook Strait ferriesThe Government has promised the plan will be cheaper than the cancelled mega-ferries.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and errorOPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail to upgrade Ava bridge, closing walkway for safetyKiwiRail to close Lower Hutt bridge walkway from February 24 for safety upgrades.10 Dec 02:27 AM
New ZealandFerry project cost drops under coalition, Luxon confirmsKiwiRail's iRex contract cancelled; new ferry details await Wednesday's announcement.09 Dec 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLabour MP Arena Williams: A second summer – and still no new ferriesOPINION: NZ still remains without a reliable Cook Strait connection.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellGovt to announce future of Cook Strait ferries after year of uncertaintyANALYSIS: Ministers have promised a cheaper alternative to KiwiRail's mega ferries.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Govt survives under scrutiny, but crisis in health becoming undeniableAgainst all odds, the Government walked away from this week largely unscathed.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail bosses says negotiations to exit mega ferry contract will extend into next yearMeanwhile, the Government is poised to announce its new plan for Cook Strait transport. 05 Dec 05:21 AM
New Zealand'Surgical change': Transport Minister, mayor wield knife to reform Auckland TransportLocal Boards, not AT, will decide projects in their communities.03 Dec 04:35 AM
New ZealandCouncil to 'take back control' of Auckland Transport's policy functionsThe two Browns have announced a major shake-up to Auckland Transport's functions.03 Dec 02:59 AM
New ZealandTelephone Rd to reopen next year after being closed since 2022Transport Minister Simeon Brown shared the announcement yesterday.29 Nov 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOmbudsman investigating KiwiRail's refusal to release 'excessive' consultant costFinance Minister Nicola Willis says she awaits the investigation's outcome with interest.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon coy on Winston Peters' ferry decision deadlineIt's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries. 25 Nov 10:10 PM
