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This is Vietnam’s first luxury train journey - try it before everyone else catches on

From Hoi An to Quy Nhon, and complete with complimentary neck massages.

‘Sorry for that crack’: Tory Whanau makes amends with Transport Minister

The left-leaning mayor reveals how she plans to work with a National Government.

Questions around commercial viability could jeopardise future of Napier-Wairoa rail line

The line was damaged in Cyclone Gabrielle, so is it worth rebuilding?

‘A disease’: NZ’s broken infrastructure likely to trudge into the future

There has been an abject lack of long-term planning for decades.

Works necessitate two-week closure of Ruapehu state highway section

'We’ve got our fingers crossed that we get good weather.'

Determined railway workers' advocate honoured

“Little wins on behalf of real people" drove New Year Honours recipient.

A year in review: What moved the Waikato in January 2023?

As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.

$200 billion deficit: Why our 'Number 8 wire' philosophy is costing NZ

This country has a habit of failing to invest in infrastructure.

Letters: Ferry decision criticism - and support

OPINION: Herald readers write about the decision not to fund the new ferries, and more.

CRL costs, Covid breach and ceasefire unlikely | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 4

How much ratepayers will have to fork out when the City Rail Link opens, man arrested over Covid vaccination privacy breach and why another pause in fighting is unlikely in the Middle East in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / NZHerald

City Rail Link set to cost Auckland ratepayers $220m a year to operate from 2026

Interest is the biggest cost at $160m a year.

'Most expensive country in the world': Rail boss slams NZ infrastructure costs

Industry leader says we need 'a complete reset' to overcome the infrastructure deficit.

Update on the progress of the Auckland rail project

City Rail Link chief executive Dr Sean Sweeney and Auckland Transport executive Mark Lambert provide an update on the progress of the Auckland rail project.  Video / Dean Purcell

KiwiRail issues apology after Te Huia stoppage strands passengers, causes wide disruption

Auckland Transport say most trains are now within a few minutes of the timetable.

Toot toot and all aboard for wheelchair users

The popular Esplanade Scenic Railway is now more inclusive.

Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry forced to turn back after hitting wharf

The hull has been damaged and there is a small hole above the water line.

Steven Joyce: Rolling back regulation will be new Govt's first mission

OPINION: And the other tasks new Government needs to get to work on.

This disused Singapore-Malaysia railway is now the world’s coolest bike ride

Singapore celebrates 120 years of the Kranji railway with a revived cycling route.