New Zealand'Extraordinary' heroismMarzena Simpson says she's not a hero for helping to save the life of a wheelchair-bound woman stuck on train tracks - but two awards for bravery say otherwise.04 Jun 05:34 AM
New ZealandLine closed after commuter train crashPart of the train line north of Wellington has been closed down while an investigation takes place into why a passenger train derailed at Lower Hutt's Melling Station this morning.27 May 04:21 AM
New ZealandBarrier arm dodging to become deadlierAucklanders have been put on notice that trying to dodge railway crossing barrier arms will become deadlier when the city's first electric passenger trains start running soon.03 Apr 12:03 AM
New ZealandWellington rail services affected after train hits cowA freight train has hit a cow and derailed south of Masterton, cancelling services to Wellington this morning.17 Mar 06:53 PM
New ZealandVehicle, freight train crash at level crossingThe crash between a vehicle and a freight train last night occurred at a level crossing controlled by lights only at the intersection of Hunter and Sedgebrook roads in Patumahoe.11 Mar 06:21 PM
New ZealandCar hit by train in South AucklandTwo people have been flown to Middlemore Hospital with serious injuries after their car was hit by a freight train at a controlled level crossing in South Auckland tonight.11 Mar 10:32 AM
New ZealandTrain workers hospitalisedA train derailment in Auckland has resulted in two train workers being hospitalised.01 Mar 08:03 PM
New ZealandFatal crash: 'Nobody got angry'It was an exhausting 18-hour journey: First their train was involved in a fatal collision with a truck, then it was delayed by a fire. But passengers coped 'amazingly'.27 Feb 10:01 PM
New ZealandTruckie talked of his kids before crashA truck driver who died after his vehicle collided with a train had earlier told a colleague how he was looking forward to playing with his children at the end of the day.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Tragic' death at railway crossingA fatal collision between a truck and train today was a tragic reminder of the care that motorists needed to take around railway crossings, according to a rail safety group27 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandLarge train derailment near PalmerstonAn investigation is under way following a large derailment near Palmerston, north of Dunedin, this morning.19 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Our deadly crossingsThe country's most dangerous rail crossings - including one in Auckland - have been revealed as authorities plead with motorists to take care following a spate of near collisions.06 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrivers warned as too many near-misses with trainsA spate of near-collisions between motorists and trains at level crossings have prompted a warning to drivers.05 Feb 06:10 AM
New ZealandDrainpipe could have saved 151 livesHeroes were lauded but no one was ever held to account for the deadly carnage that ensued when the Wellington-to-Auckland overnight express plunged into the Whangaehu River 60 years ago.19 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandTrain and truck collide in KumeuA truck driver in his early 60's has been flown to Auckland hospital in a critical condition after a freight train collided with his vehicle in Kumeu, northwest of Auckland.04 Dec 12:18 AM
New ZealandTrain halts as car lands on railsPassengers on a steam train excursion from Paekakariki to Wanganui got more than a gentle ride on a piece of history when a car crashed and rolled on to the track a few hundred metres in front of them.17 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMedals for train rescue heroesIt was a horrifying scene involving a terrified woman trapped on a railway line in a wheelchair - but two strangers didn't think twice when it came to helping her.10 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandRail death - man steps in path of trainFatality sparks safety call, and experts warn that quieter trains will increase risks.08 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandPedestrian killed by train in TakaniniA pedestrian has been struck and killed by a train in the Auckland suburb of Takanini.Watch08 Oct 01:16 AM
New ZealandTrain death: 'Things look further away'A photographer killed when he was struck by steam train may have thought the engine was further away because his perception had been skewed by his camera, a friend says.09 Sep 03:08 AM
New ZealandMan killed after being hit by steam trainA man is dead after being hit by a stream train while trying to photograph it yesterday. The taken to Greymouth Base Hospital with serious head injuries after the accident.07 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandTrain derails, main highway blockedCakes and jelly snakes were hurled from containers as a freight train derailed in the Waikato today, partially blocking State Highway One near Mercer.02 Sep 08:05 PM
World79 homicide charges over Spain crashThe driver of a Spanish train that derailed at high speed killing 79 people has been provisionally charged with multiple cases of negligent homicide.28 Jul 11:05 PM
WorldFamily's miracle escape from crashAs the train sped from Madrid to the town of El Ferrol in northwestern Spain, Yesica Medina paced up and down between passengers with her 6-week-old daughter in her arms.28 Jul 05:30 PM
