Wellington'Absolute idiocy': Tennis player runs in front of train to retrieve ballA witness said his heart was in his mouth watching the incident unfold.19 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandWoman trips and falls onto rail tracks, train makes emergency stop'While they were on the ground, the level crossing bells and barrier arms activated.'02 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandDisciplined performance: Kiwirail profit surges on higher freight, lower costsRevenue grew 4% to $537m while operating costs dropped 6% to $464.4m.27 Feb 04:48 AM
AucklandService chaos: Stranded train near Middlemore halts Eastern and Southern lines02 Feb 02:40 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment truckie scrambles from cab before freight train ploughs into truckThe extensive wreckage caused road closures near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.15 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandTruck collides with freight train near Waikanae Railway StationA truck driver has escaped uninjured after a collision with a freight train near Waikanae Railway Station.Watch14 Oct 07:16 PM
New ZealandHutt Valley train users impacted for 'several hours' as police attend incidentPolice were alerted to the incident at about 6.25pm this evening. 05 Oct 07:05 AM
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
New ZealandOne in serious condition after ute collides with trainEmergency services were called to the scene just after 4am.07 Aug 03:43 AM
New ZealandDeath on railway line investigated, Hutt Valley services still disruptedAbout six St Bernard's students were on the platform; two witnessed the event.16 Jul 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Grit their teeth': Sweeney on Dubliners living on proposed MetroLink route'I would have preferred to stay in New Zealand,' says Sweeney.07 Jul 03:05 AM
New Zealand'Preventable': Auckland rail crew unaware of missing track before tunnel derailmentKey staff failed to communicate missing tracks, leading to the preventable accident.26 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldEurostar passengers delayed for hours after fatalities on tracksTelegraph: Two fatalities near Lille cause major delays and cancellations on Eurostar.24 Jun 10:58 PM
New ZealandCar collides into North Island trainNearly half of New Zealand motorists do not always stop at level crossing Stop signs.Watch05 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldBridge collapse kills 7, injures dozens in RussiaAt least 69 were injured, including three children, after the bridge collapse.01 Jun 04:10 AM
New ZealandDriver in fatal Martinborough bike crash dies, no charges laidThe Martinborough crash involved a car and a four-seater bike.12 May 04:07 AM
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
