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
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
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: 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
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
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 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
New ZealandPerson dies on Takanini train line - delays, cancellations expectedAuckland Transport is warning of train delays and cancellations.28 Aug 08:13 PM
New ZealandInterislander sought 22 exemptions to sail in breach of maritime rulesKiwiRail's Cook Strait rival Strait NZ applied for nine in the same timeframe.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportPeter Reidy: Investing in rail to do more heavy liftingOpinion: The test of infrastructure is whether it works well for people who rely on it.27 Aug 04:59 PM
New ZealandConstruction company hammered rail bridge rebuild piles 34m deepCyclone Gabrielle washed away the old 10m deep bridge piles, so they put in 34m deep ones.23 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFunding uncertainty looms over Capital Connection's future, againThe 33-year-old commuter service will be discontinued at the end of this decade.22 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDeath, rocks, doubters, tunnellers and Dublin: CRL's Sean Sweeney'Would have preferred to stay in New Zealand. I love New Zealand. I’m a passionate Kiwi.'19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The colossal cost of ferries with no rail capacityOPINION: Internationally, the price to build a ship has increased by 53% since 2019.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwiRail chair's thinly veiled barb at Willis and why trust was a problemTreasury has released more documents about Interislander's mega-ferry fallout.16 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed ministerCorrespondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail disestablishes 61 jobs, including health and safetyIt comes after ministers raised 'serious questions' about KiwiRail's safety record.12 Aug 10:48 PM
New ZealandAratere ferry damage: Ship needs new plating, port doing underwater inspectionsThe cause of the incident remains under investigation.09 Aug 01:19 AM