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Spain and Morocco have revived a 40-year-old scheme to link continents.
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'KiwiRail IT can just login to safety critical signaling system, and muck around.'
KiwiRail boss travelled to South Korea amid mega ferry fallout
Chief executive Peter Reidy travelled to South Korea in early April.
CRL scales 'Everest' to build Maungawhau Station
130,000 cubic metres of material were removed and replaced in the epic construction project. Video / City Rail Link
Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill
Submitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.
Major railway line reopens after temporary repairs to storm-damaged bridge
One of the 610m-long bridge's concrete piers washed away during a storm on April 12.
'KiwiRail got us into this mess': Nicola Willis defends $2000 a day ferry advisors
She says paying experts is cheaper than going ahead with the failed mega ferry project.
Complaints skyrocket in NZ region where only 6 per cent of trains ran on time
Trains have been running slow after it was discovered new tracks were laid too narrow.
MFAT warned of risk to relationship with Korea over mega ferry cancellation
Careful and deliberate communications with the Korean Government were advised.
Minister dodges questions on ferry letter, won't commit to new ships by 2026
Newstalk ZB host asks Nicola Willis: 'What the hell's going on?'
KFC 'Gravy Train' to offer free chicken on key Auckland route
Blues fans can add some extra seasoning to this Auckland train journey.
Court bars City Rail Link from closing street outside Barclay Suites
A court says pedestrian and vehicle access near the CRL site must be upheld.
Auckland slowdown: Delays expected at rail crossings when City Rail Link opens
Irked motorists could end up taking risks at level crossings, says Auckland Transport.
How does Te Huia’s subsidy compare to roads?
Train service between Auckland and Hamilton is heavily subsidised - but roads are too.
Focus: City Rail Link fit out nears completion
The City Rail Link is almost done with the new stations shaping up. Video / Corey Fleming / City Rail Link
Come a long way: Latest tour of $5.5b City Rail Link shows progress
After years of disruption, the finishing touches are coming together.
Auckland’s midtown area to be transformed
Malaysian developer is spending $600m to regenerate a historical area of Auckland.
Rachel Keedwell: Transport plans lack joined-up thinking
OPINION: Pretending we can separate transport and emissions is complete nonsense.
Plans to escape giant warehouse: Fonterra/Port of Tauranga JV seeks tenants
Intermodal freight hub expansion back in 2016 was hailed as a big leap forward.
Political Roundup: Is Simon Bridges' NZTA appointment a conflict of interest?
The new chair of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has other transport interests.
Auckland's rail network rebuild blows out to $550m
How rail projects are funded and who pays for what is being reviewed this year.
'They're moving fast' - steel framing rises for NZ's first Ikea store
The framework for the giant store is now up to the second level of a planned three levels.
Frankton in for rail revival as Glenbrook train joins Frankton Thunder
The much-loved community event announced its steamy star as part of 2024 line-up.
Auckland Council wants Govt to fund Eastern Busway after regional fuel tax axed
The loss of the tax leaves a $1.2b hole in transport funding.
KiwiRail blows budget for Auckland’s mega rail network rebuild
The state-owned railway company is discussing more funding to complete the rebuild.
Train schedules slashed: Auckland's Western Line faces disruption amid Kiwirail works
Some have questioned timing of the works, criticising the disruption for commuters.
Property Insider: Contentious retirement village survey, who wants $500k+ from failed builder
More than 300 NZ retirement villages and 71 operators ranked according to best practice.
Total signal failure behind widespread Auckland train disruption
Trains were halted for at least 23 minutes while the 'technical issue' was resolved.
Letters: Red tape strangling NZ; truancy fines work; end of Eden Park
OPINION: 'Eden Park has had its day, it is time for something ambitious.'
Port Hills fire, ferry fury and Wellington cost crunch | Focus Morning Bulletin February 15, 2024
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Auckland's rail chaos: Why overheated tracks are a national worry
Aucklanders were shocked earlier this week by heat-related cancellations.
'Bloody good bollocking': Mayor prepares for showdown as train debacle continues
Commuters have been warned trains will be cancelled due to the 'heat' until March.
Weeks of chaos: Up to one in three Auckland train services cancelled from today
From 3pm today, 19 services will be cancelled on the rail network.