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
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
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
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
New ZealandWinston Peters reveals deadline for Cook Strait ferry decisionIt's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries. 21 Nov 02:22 AM
New ZealandCause of Auckland-Hamilton train accident revealedThe accident took place near Auckland's Penrose Station in June last year.13 Nov 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Sort your ship out': Rally arrives at Parliament over mega ferry falloutAlmost a year on, negotiations to exit the mega ferry contract remain ongoing.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Abuse survivors deserve more than just moneyOPINION: 'A fundamental question [about abuse in state care] remains largely unspoken.'13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Auckland train disruptions a national embarrassmentOPINION: '[This] would not happen in another partially or fully civilised country.'11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGraffiti battle: KiwiRail's colourful containers brighten Napier rail yardThe artwork depicts flora and fauna found in the regions the rail corridor passes through.07 Nov 12:43 AM
New ZealandAratere ferry crew didn't know how to turn off autopilot before grounding, report confirmsThe Interislander ferry ran aground on June 21, just north of Picton.31 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail unveils new state-of-the-art, low emission trainsA total of 66 new locomotives are being built to update the old fleet.30 Oct 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Self-serving': Cook Strait ferry uncertainty fuels tensions between portsCentrePort's chairman says ferry terminal proposal is laughable.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow to make the Public Works Act work for you if your land is needed for a highwayLand is needed for the SH1 corridor, but what about the property owners?27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail offers voluntary redundancy to all staffEmployees have two weeks to apply from Monday.17 Oct 12:08 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail proposes to slash 50 roles from Interislander staffThe government is yet to announce the plan for replacement ferries.10 Oct 05:07 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail promises to cut Auckland train delays in time for CRL openingImproving confidence in Auckland rail is important, says Transport Minister Simeon Brown.02 Oct 06:28 PM
Mood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Barfoot & Thompson’s Peter Thompson on rising insurance costsPlus the three biggest worries held by the real estate boss.02 Oct 03:59 PM
New ZealandRisk of more ferry breakdowns as Govt decision on new ships drags onConcerns ongoing over Cook Strait ferries getting into distress and needing help.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: National’s short-sighted ferry proposal is way off trackOPINION: '[National's] proposal to buy non-rail-capable ferries is nonsensical.'01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather-hit North Auckland rail line reopens after 20 months, $130m repairsThe track had more than 200 slips and damaged bridges from storms in early 2023.26 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Slow Govt decision-making on ferries starts to make iRex look goodOPINION: Even with an eye-watering budget blowout, at least there was a plan.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsTransport giant wants rail on new ferriesMainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.25 Sep 06:32 AM
New ZealandWellington train delays worsen as staff strike for new contractIndustrial action has been impacting trains, causing delays and overcrowding.19 Sep 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Seymour sowing discord and wasting money with Treaty billOPINION: 'The aim of the legislation appears to be to raise the public profile of Act.'10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Convinced we would drown': Terror replaced politics during KiwiRail's mayday sentencingKiwiRail has been fined $412,500 after the Kaitaki ferry lost power and started drifting.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail fined $412k for Cook Strait ferry mayday, passengers describe terrorKiwirail has pleaded guilty to exposing passengers and crew on the Kaitaki ferry to harm.09 Sep 03:55 AM
