New Zealand'Surgical change': Transport Minister, mayor wield knife to reform Auckland TransportLocal Boards, not AT, will decide projects in their communities.03 Dec 04:35 AM
New ZealandCouncil to 'take back control' of Auckland Transport's policy functionsThe two Browns have announced a major shake-up to Auckland Transport's functions.03 Dec 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: There's a job for Luxon if they make Kiwi version of The OfficeOPINION: The Government celebrates getting things done but is that really what it's doing?02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTelephone Rd to reopen next year after being closed since 2022Transport Minister Simeon Brown shared the announcement yesterday.29 Nov 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOmbudsman investigating KiwiRail's refusal to release 'excessive' consultant costFinance Minister Nicola Willis says she awaits the investigation's outcome with interest.28 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessPlan to renationalise UK railways gets green lightLabour has promised to fix the country’s ailing transport services.21 Nov 01:19 AM
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 Zealand'Sort your ship out': Rally arrives at Parliament over mega ferry falloutAlmost a year on, negotiations to exit the mega ferry contract remain ongoing.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAratere ferry crew didn't know how to turn off autopilot before grounding, report confirmsThe Interislander ferry ran aground on June 21, just north of Picton.31 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: TAIC's interim report into Aratere groundingThe grounding of the Aratere Titoki Bay, Picton, 21 June 2024 – TAIC’s Interim Factual reportWatch30 Oct 11:14 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail unveils new state-of-the-art, low emission trainsA total of 66 new locomotives are being built to update the old fleet.30 Oct 09:09 PM
New ZealandWatch: Sneak peek at new City Rail Link underground tunnels and stationsThe $5.5 billion project is tracking toward operating the first passenger trains in 2026.24 Oct 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCity Rail Link tracking towards opening in 2026Auckland's $5.5b City Rail Link is gearing up for the first test train later this year ahead of opening to passengers in 2026. Video / Michael CraigWatch23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity centre's new boardwalk and rail underpass opensThe boardwalk is one of 10 projects to revamp the Tauranga waterfront.15 Oct 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: ‘Shaky start’ for Hastings to Napier railway lineOpinion: Only three short-line public railway lines in operation in North Island .11 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandMOTAT’s million-dollar push to keep heritage trams rollingMotat’s million-dollar push to keep heritage trams rolling allows the public to adopt one of seven such vehicles. Video / Alyse WrightWatch09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAdopt a tram: Motat’s million-dollar appeal to keep heritage trams rollingMuseum fundraiser allows the public to adopt one of its seven heritage trams.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail promises to cut Auckland train delays in time for CRL openingImproving confidence in Auckland rail is important, says Transport Minister Simeon Brown.02 Oct 06:28 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: National’s short-sighted ferry proposal is way off trackOPINION: '[National's] proposal to buy non-rail-capable ferries is nonsensical.'01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Introducing Infra Boy Chris Bishop, the man with a big bold, not entirely coherent planAn interview with the serious, if slightly shambolic, new Minister of Everything28 Sep 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Slow Govt decision-making on ferries starts to make iRex look goodOPINION: Even with an eye-watering budget blowout, at least there was a plan.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsTransport giant wants rail on new ferriesMainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.25 Sep 06:32 AM
New ZealandWellington train delays worsen as staff strike for new contractIndustrial action has been impacting trains, causing delays and overcrowding.19 Sep 12:37 AM
New ZealandTwo workers suffer electric shock at Parnell rail stationEmergency services responded to the incident at Parnell railway station after two workers suffer electric shockWatch03 Sep 06:45 PM
PoliticsLabour not sure about calls for politicians to be less political over infrastructureChris Bishop wants bipartisanship, other parties say he should look in the mirror.28 Aug 06:28 AM
New ZealandTesting times: Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link during rescue exerciseOnlookers watched nervously from behind safety barriers.22 Aug 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDeath, rocks, doubters, tunnellers and Dublin: CRL's Sean Sweeney'Would have preferred to stay in New Zealand. I love New Zealand. I’m a passionate Kiwi.'19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The colossal cost of ferries with no rail capacityOPINION: Internationally, the price to build a ship has increased by 53% since 2019.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed ministerCorrespondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.13 Aug 05:00 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 ZealandKiwiRail board exodus: Acting chairman named, search for new directors under wayRob Jager's career includes more than 43 years with Shell in various executive roles.31 Jul 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ferries safe to sail another five years, but should they?OPINION: It seems the current fleet will need to see us through until 2029.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHot, crowded and slow: Why lower North Island needs 18 new trainsOne time, the air conditioning broke and passengers were handed ice blocks to keep cool.25 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandInside the $180m plan to keep Interislander ferries afloat until 2029Experts investigated extending the fleet's life after the mega ferries were cancelled.22 Jul 03:53 AM
