New ZealandNew train rules from today: Kiwirail bosses called into Beehive to explainSpeed restrictions and a reduced train timetable are in place today in Wellington.30 Apr 06:01 PM
New ZealandPassenger rail ripe for revival after hybrid trains announcedThe announcement has sparked advocates' hopes of a nationwide rail revival.30 Apr 06:09 AM
TravelTravelling Europe by train on a budget. Can it be done?Trains can be more expensive than planes but better for the environment. And more fun.25 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘It’s a circus’: The saga of Hastings’ misfiring railway barrier armsKiwiRail tells drivers and pedestrians to take extra precautions amid barrier failures.20 Apr 03:59 AM
New ZealandTaxpayers forking out $1.2m weekly to keep Auckland light rail's wheels turningPrime Minister Chris Hipkins has promised to expand Auckland's light rail to Takapuna.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaintenance work on Whangārei to Kauri rail line brought forwardThe Northland to Auckland line will not be ready until winter.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChris Hipkins follows in the footsteps of Jacinda Ardern and promises light rail to TakapunaAll five crossing options include light rail to Takapuna.10 Apr 06:56 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: New water supply; and Northlanders to receive New Year’s HonoursNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.10 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionViv Beck: A vibrant international city in the makingOPINION: The Covid cloud lifts and we see the fruit of transformation emerging.10 Apr 04:59 PM
Project AucklandProject Auckland: CRL key to Midtown regenerationA new Central Rail Link station will be the catalyst for change and growth.10 Apr 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Couch: How to pay for climate change mitigationOpinion: A funding crunch is coming but there are ways out.06 Apr 08:55 PM
TravelWoman brazenly steals reserved train seat in viral standoff - she still refuses to budgeRail travellers have been driven loco by a video of this familiar impasse.06 Apr 07:30 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Movie star turns 104; Driver Reviver returnsNews in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Second Auckland harbour crossing options revealedPrime Minister Chris Hipkins and Transport Minister Michael Wood lay out the options for a second Waitematā harbour crossing with construction expected to start in 2029. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Wood and Hipkins give second Harbour crossing announcementTransport Minister Michael Wood and PM Chris Hipkins reveal five combinations of tunnels and bridges for a second Waitematā harbour crossing. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Mar 09:39 PM
TravelInternational travel through European country expected to be disrupted in upcoming strike actionA union representative said the action will have "massive" and "necessary" effects.23 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelThe tiny creatures causing huge train delays in the NetherlandsA Dutch rail company said it could be 'puzzling' to manage the protected animals.23 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandNormal train services resume hours after second slip near trackAuckland Transport earlier said the left track heading to Britomart was closed.20 Mar 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Alcohol costs, car repairs, Chris v Chris, Government spending, and the All Blacks coachOPINION: Letters on Kane Williamson, zero waste, Stuart Nash, and the City Rail Link.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTransport Minister to respond over Wayne Brown's ‘dead duck’ light rail jabMayor Brown said he planned on using the blowout as leverage against the Government.16 Mar 08:40 PM
New ZealandThousands of teachers set to strike, CRL drags on until 2026 & are we in a recession already? | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 March, 2023 Teachers get set to strike, heartbroken family of cyclone victim desperate for answers and why the country could already be in recession in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch15 Mar 04:39 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsDire Strait: Who runs the ferries and how much do they cost?Controversy is nothing new for the state-owned Cook Strait ferries.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Definitely rebuildable’: KiwiRail reveal timeframe for Hawke’s Bay railway rebuild“I don’t want to downplay it, but this looks a lot worse than it is."08 Mar 11:16 PM
New ZealandFocus: Railway lines closed for months due to massive slipsKiwirail boss Siva Sivapakkiam reveals the rail line between Auckland and Northland has been hit by 50 slips in total and will be out of action for months. Video / Dean PurcellWatch02 Mar 11:26 PM
WorldWatch: Rescue underway in Greece after train crashA passenger train carrying hundreds of people, including many university students returning home from holiday, collided at high speed with an oncoming freight train in Greece. Video / APWatch01 Mar 04:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOur weathered roads: Is it time to turn to rail?Our roads are constantly being labelled "terrible," what are the other options?23 Feb 05:49 PM
New ZealandFocus: Bridges around Napier destroyed by raging floodwatersThe first look at bridges along State Highway 51 shows many are destroyed by the raging floodwaters of Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Feb 04:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWho’s in charge? The battle for control of the Auckland portWhen Mayor Wayne Brown told the Auckland port company what to do, the company said no.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTransport Minister says bite the bullet and get rail work done quicklyMichael Wood says Auckland's rail network is 'neglected'.23 Jan 07:01 AM
TravelWhy the world's most famous train is becoming a cruise lineThe luxury rail company is branching out into hotels, hospitality and now cruises.23 Jan 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesPorts of Auckland boss Roger Gray: Supply chain 'balances on a knife edge'Roger Gray: 'We don't deny that we’ve let New Zealand down.'26 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsThe 200 consulting firms working on Auckland Light RailNational’s transport spokesman described the spend as a “gravy train”.22 Dec 05:15 PM
PoliticsSurprise truce: Port move, light rail in plan as Brown, Govt agree to peace pactAuckland's mayor and the transport minister are putting aside their differences.09 Dec 05:41 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsFears after cracks in Mercury Theatre: CRL, Link Alliance 'engaging' with ownerBuilding owners asked for engineering report to substantiate concerns.23 Nov 04:00 PM
