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Mood of the Boardroom: Barfoot & Thompson’s Peter Thompson on rising insurance costs

Plus the three biggest worries held by the real estate boss.

Risk of more ferry breakdowns as Govt decision on new ships drags on

Concerns ongoing over Cook Strait ferries getting into distress and needing help.

Letters: National’s short-sighted ferry proposal is way off track

OPINION: '[National's] proposal to buy non-rail-capable ferries is nonsensical.'

Weather-hit North Auckland rail line reopens after 20 months, $130m repairs

The track had more than 200 slips and damaged bridges from storms in early 2023.

Editorial: Slow Govt decision-making on ferries starts to make iRex look good

OPINION: Even with an eye-watering budget blowout, at least there was a plan.

Transport giant wants rail on new ferries

Mainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.

Wellington train delays worsen as staff strike for new contract

Industrial action has been impacting trains, causing delays and overcrowding.

Letters: Seymour sowing discord and wasting money with Treaty bill

OPINION: 'The aim of the legislation appears to be to raise the public profile of Act.'

'Convinced we would drown': Terror replaced politics during KiwiRail's mayday sentencing

KiwiRail has been fined $412,500 after the Kaitaki ferry lost power and started drifting.

KiwiRail chair's thinly veiled barb at Willis and why trust was a problem

Treasury has released more documents about Interislander's mega-ferry fallout.

Inside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed minister

Correspondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.

KiwiRail disestablishes 61 jobs, including health and safety

It comes after ministers raised 'serious questions' about KiwiRail's safety record.

Aratere ferry damage: Ship needs new plating, port doing underwater inspections

The cause of the incident remains under investigation.

Interislander's Aratere ferry damages hull while docking

The same ferry ran aground in Picton recently and lost power last year.

Watch: Footage shows train hitting car in near-fatal collision

Distressed train drivers can be heard yelling "Jesus" as the car speeds into their path.

Watch: Train takes out oblivious [car] driver as they cross the tracks

Shocking footage of a recent collision between a train and a motorist who failed to stop at a level crossing has highlighted the need for improved awareness around railway tracks.

Letters: Triumphant Black Ferns Sevens epitomise the best of sport

OPINION: 'Yes, it’s great to win, but how you do it is the most important.'

KiwiRail board exodus: Acting chairman named, search for new directors under way

Rob Jager's career includes more than 43 years with Shell in various executive roles.