New ZealandDog walkers' shortcut ends in disaster; train knocks man into creekAnother man and a dog managed to get off a rail bridge before the train arrived.10 Sep 06:00 AM
WorldAt least 15 dead after funicular derails in LisbonThe Gloria funicular derailed during rush hour in downtown Libson, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18. Video / AFPWatch03 Sep 10:15 PM
PoliticsWork begins on removing Auckland level crossings, easing pain for commuters The Government and Auckland Council are funding an effort to remove level crossings. 24 Aug 12:30 AM
PremiumProperty'Grit their teeth': Sweeney on Dubliners living on proposed MetroLink route07 Jul 03:05 AM
New Zealand'Preventable': Auckland rail crew unaware of missing track before tunnel derailment26 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Invited to make bids': New Cook Strait ferries progressSix shipbuilders are shortlisted for the new Cook Strait ferries.06 May 11:36 PM
New ZealandPerson critical after train-car collision in CanterburyThe occupant of the car was taken to hospital.06 May 08:01 AM
New ZealandPolice name man killed in Penrose train and vehicle collisionThe train pushed the car, leaving it completely under the train.08 Apr 03:01 AM
New ZealandFreight train, rail maintenance truck collision sparks investigationsStaff managed to jump out of the truck before the collision.07 Apr 11:07 PM
New ZealandPerson dead after train hits car in AucklandA person has died after a collision between a train and a vehicle in Penrose on Friday afternoon. Video / Alex Burton, Sobil JosephWatch04 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Could have been much worse‘ – women flee stalled car seconds before train hitsThe women clutched each other as the freight train edged closer.18 Mar 11:10 PM
New ZealandAdult male killed by train at Invercargill pedestrian crossingThe accident is the second time a person has been hit by a train in the past week.18 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandPedestrian dead after being hit by train, second in a weekKiwiRail says the Invercargill tragedy happened at a pedestrian crossing.17 Mar 05:20 AM
New Zealand‘I just feel sick’: Woman who rescued kids off Matamata train tracks feared death ‘inevitable’A local woman said she had pulled five toddlers off the same stretch of train tracks. 13 Mar 06:00 AM
CrimeMayor vows action after girl dies in train tragedy near Matamata CollegePolice and WorkSafe are making inquiries following the incident.12 Mar 07:46 PM
New ZealandCar and rail maintenance vehicle collide in MatamataPolice say the collision between two vehicles on a railway crossing happened at 8.50am.04 Mar 08:54 PM
New Zealand‘March madness’: Auckland commuters brace for traffic surgeTraffic peaks in March as students return to schools and universities.02 Mar 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Culture wars – Inside the battle of St JamesOPINION: Which councillor said sector 'absolutely loaded with dough' should fix theatre? 28 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics‘Loathed’ rail crossings slated for removal to reap benefits of CRLGovt to spend $200m on new bridges to help speed up Auckland journey times.20 Feb 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 Zealand'The scene from hell': Survivors reveal the true horror of NZ's worst rail disasterA six-part series on the train crash that rocked New Zealand.23 Dec 04:00 PM
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 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
World'Brave' dad and toddler die in twin pram train tragedy'He's just gone into parent mode and ... it's cost him his life.'21 Jul 09:24 PM
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: NZ's infrastructure issues caused by lack of long-term thinkingOPINION: New Zealand needs a Government that will look to the future.23 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Aratere ferry grounding to increase pressure on GovtOPINION: The ageing Interislander ferries cannot hang on for much longer.21 Jun 11:25 PM
