New ZealandInterislander's Aratere ferry damages hull while dockingThe same ferry ran aground in Picton recently and lost power last year.08 Aug 04:55 AM
New ZealandWatch: Footage shows train hitting car in near-fatal collisionDistressed train drivers can be heard yelling "Jesus" as the car speeds into their path.04 Aug 09:47 PM
New ZealandWatch: Train takes out oblivious [car] driver as they cross the tracksShocking 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.Watch04 Aug 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Triumphant Black Ferns Sevens epitomise the best of sportOPINION: 'Yes, it’s great to win, but how you do it is the most important.'31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail board exodus: Acting chairman named, search for new directors under wayRob Jager's career includes more than 43 years with Shell in various executive roles.31 Jul 05:16 AM
OpinionArena Williams: Why Cook Strait ferries must remain publicly-ownedOPINION: The Govt needs to make the right decision for NZ’s long-term interests.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow Interislander ferry business could be removed from KiwiRailThe Government is yet to announce its decision on KiwiRail's future and new ferries.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ferries safe to sail another five years, but should they?OPINION: It seems the current fleet will need to see us through until 2029.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Potentially devastating': Baltimore cargo ship disaster highlights Cook Strait riskMaritime watchdog says ocean-going emergency response capability is vital.27 Jul 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHot, crowded and slow: Why lower North Island needs 18 new trainsOne time, the air conditioning broke and passengers were handed ice blocks to keep cool.25 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandInside the $180m plan to keep Interislander ferries afloat until 2029Experts investigated extending the fleet's life after the mega ferries were cancelled.22 Jul 03:53 AM
New ZealandAratere returns as fourth KiwiRail director quits, ex-army colonel joins execTreasury is now inviting people to apply for positions on KiwiRail's board.17 Jul 10:22 PM
New ZealandGovt wants 'drastically improved safety' from new KiwiRail boardPositions on KiwiRail's board have been advertised as part of a 'refresh'.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: New Aratere autopilot grounding theory; Razor's edge in ABs winOPINION: 'Wow, thank goodness for a bit of a Beauden boost.'14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTransport Minister tight-lipped on whether KiwiRail could lose ferriesAn advisory group may urge end to operator's ferry role.11 Jul 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: The tough questions KiwiRail faces after autopilot bungleThe crew noticed something was wrong, and tried to take back control, but couldn’t.11 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Bureaucracy gone mad on Aratere grounding inquiriesOPINION: 'The waka-jumping law is more democratic as it puts the rights of voters first.'11 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics‘There is no cover-up’: How an NZ First tweet drove daylight between Luxon and PetersPublic speculation about the Aratere's June grounding ramped up after an NZ First tweet.11 Jul 06:18 AM
New ZealandNew poll shows Kiwis divided over whether to sell InterislanderOf the respondents, 43% supported a sale to a private operator.11 Jul 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tolls, targeted rates a small price to pay for decent infrastructureOPINION: Also in today's letters – parenting and the state; 'reckless' remote inspections.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry crew mistakenly pressed autopilot before running aground, leaked doc revealsMaritime NZ says grounding not caused by crew member leaving the bridge to make coffee.10 Jul 07:29 AM
New ZealandAratere ferry cleared to sail again, regulator addresses 'Nescafé-gate'Maritime NZ says grounding not caused by crew member leaving the bridge to make coffee.10 Jul 05:07 AM
New Zealand'Crikey, that’s not a denial': Peters to find out more about Aratere groundingNZ First has questioned whether the autopilot was left on when the ferry got into trouble.10 Jul 12:10 AM
New ZealandNZ First questions whether Aratere ran aground after autopilot was left onMaritime New Zealand says 'conjecture' around the cause of the incident is unhelpful.09 Jul 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Trackless trams in AucklandOPINION: High-tech solutions offer Auckland a great chance to fix its transport woes.08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Power companies switch common decency for profitOPINION: 'Is this a society that we can be proud of?'08 Jul 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsJobs could go at KiwiRail after consultationKiwiRail has been in the spotlight recently after multiple ferry failures.08 Jul 12:52 AM
PoliticsNZTA urgently investigated safety concerns raised by train bosses against KiwiRailThe operators of the Auckland and Wellington networks wrote to NZTA about their concerns.07 Jul 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: KiwiRail bosses jump ship as ferry future hangs in the balanceWho will run the Interislander ferry service in the years to come?05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry's stabiliser fin missing for more than 18 monthsIt means the ship can't sail in large swells like the ones forecast this week.03 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Why NZ needs to invest properly in rail and ferry infrastructureOPINION: The rail and ferry infrastructure debate has been dominated by one view.03 Jul 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinisters have 'serious questions' about KiwiRail's financial outlook and safety recordMeanwhile, two more board members have resigned after chairman's early retirement.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo more KiwiRail board members quit after Willis 'refresh' warningFinance Minister Nicola Willis warned last week more board members could lose their jobs.02 Jul 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMega ferry mess: What other ships did KiwiRail consider?KiwiRail considered eight options to keep its ageing Interislander fleet afloat.01 Jul 05:00 PM
