Property'Special ceiling': sun and moon art adorn new Auckland train station'Representing the history of this area. This ridgeline was a kauri forest.' - Barry Potter03 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Potential to cause fatal accidents': Close to 1km of copper cabling stolenRailway core cables are responsible for transmitting power and signals to trains.02 Jul 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters opens door to part-privatisation of ferries, but doesn't want to walk through itCabinet has agreed to explore part-privatisation once the ferries arrive. 30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: 'Families are facing bankruptcy' - oyster farmer's desperate plea to councilOPINION: Aquafarmers have been sounding the alarm for years. Now they're on the brink.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhere did 8000 passengers go? The latest forecasts for $5.5b City Rail LinkThe initial capacity is lower than earlier forecasts of 27,000 passengers.27 Jun 05:51 AM
New ZealandGovt instructs Auckland Council to allow 15 storeys-plus buildings near key train stationsThe Government says previous density requirements don't go far enough. 25 Jun 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown should stop redesigning bus routesOPINION: Auckland's mayor seems to be trying to take over bus-route planning. 24 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment compromises with Auckland on housing, U-turns on 'sausage flat' promiseAuckland will opt out of the 'sausage flat' law but other councils will be forced to stay.11 Jun 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonCRL opening date revealed, Desley and Wayne make up – Simon Wilson OPINION: While the CRL opening inches closer, new controversies are erupting. 06 Jun 05:00 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
New ZealandSunday service for Te Huia train ready for final sign-offWaikato Regional Council approved the reallocation of reserve funds to cover the cost.04 Jun 05:00 AM
Politics$600m in Government funding to go to rail servicesRail Minister Winston Peters and Chris Bishop detail how more than $600m in Government funding will help upgrade the country's rail services. Video / Mark MitchellWatch19 May 08:32 PM
New ZealandAuckland trains delayed after Britomart 'false alarm'The station has been closed and evacuated. 14 May 09:26 PM
New ZealandFuture of Napier-Wairoa train line still uncertainA decision on whether to reinstate or mothball the train line has yet to be made.11 May 04:08 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Getting CRL greenlit may be Key's lasting Auckland legacyOPINION: We must build to grow, a belief our Governments should be reminded of.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail to retire Aratere ferry in $120m cost-saving decisionThe Aratere will be retired this year to allow for new port construction.30 Apr 06:37 AM
New ZealandWatch Live: Mill Rd transport announcementMinister of Transport Chris Bishop speaks to the media. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Apr 08:40 PM
OpinionOpinion: NZ’s over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fixOPINION: Natural hazards can wreak havoc on Aotearoa New Zealand’s freight system. 20 Apr 11:34 PM
Travel newsEaster, school holiday pinch expected at Auckland Airport, city trains off rails for 2 weeksTravelling by plane, train or automobile in Auckland these holidays? Plan ahead. 11 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandHastings CBD railway plan: Business says it's time to bring cars backThe total cost of the project will be $3.45m, with $2.8m paid by the council.26 Mar 11:25 PM
New ZealandWellington trains back running but major delays expectedMetlink, the region’s passenger rail operator, has received clearance to resume services. 26 Mar 06:56 PM
Project AucklandAuckland upgrades spur $6b private investment in city centreThe new CRL stations are expected to be a catalyst for development.25 Mar 03:59 PM
Project AucklandWhy Auckland’s economic growth isn’t matching its potentialThe country’s biggest region hasn’t quite met its full potential in economic activity.25 Mar 03:59 PM
Opinion‘Game of two halves’: Final whistle nears for Auckland’s rail projectCRL is NZ's largest transport project, featuring 3.45 km twin tunnels.25 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDeveloper taking $100m Karangahape Rd building plans to Environment CourtDeveloper hopes the court may hear case this winter and overturn the original decision.17 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChris Bishop v Auckland Council commissioners on K Rd rejection: ‘Insanity ... total nonsense’The plans failed to meet tests under the RMA, the commissioners' report said.17 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPorts ‘reluctant’ to work with KiwiRail after mega-ferry fallout It was hoped a new company would provide a pathway for a trusted approach to negotiations.10 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainableOPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Critical challenge’: Auckland faces soaring transport subsidy costsBus subsidies increased from $2.72 to $4.70, trains from $4.56 to $12.01.06 Mar 04:00 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
TravelLondon to Edinburgh with a twist: Is this the UK's best (but little-known) travel experience?Experience two of the UK's best cites in a fresh and unexpected way.26 Feb 06:00 AM
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‘I wanted to piss off the police’: Arsonist reveals why he torched train stationDaniel Vale has previously been jailed for torching the office of former PM Sir John Key.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLogging train revival to help 'deteriorating' Napier-Taihape Rd'After some pencil-sharpening, we’ve been able to get this agreement in place.'27 Jan 02:33 AM
