CrimeRestore Passenger Rail protesters released from custody on bailProtesters have appeared in Wellington District Court on charges of endangering transport.20 Apr 05:22 AM
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 Zealand'It's off the table': Wellington Mayor withdraws offer to meet with rail protesters after disruptionTory Whanau had offered to meet with the group on Monday but they did not engage with her.20 Apr 02:45 AM
New ZealandProtesters bring Wellington traffic to a standstill after blocking motorwayThe protesters are blocking the Terrace Tunnel.16 Apr 08:18 PM
KahuNgāti Maniapoto commemorate ‘momentous occasion’ in NZ railway historyManiapoto was the final rohe that permitted railway construction in its lands.16 Apr 12:25 AM
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
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandProject Auckland: Mayor’s pragmatism lifts tempoThe CEO of KiwiRail believes Wayne Brown is practical ‘and talks a lot of sense’.10 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionSean Sweeney: How the CRL will open up an entire rail networkOPINION: The Rail Link is more than improving transport, it's a transformative project.10 Apr 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandProject Auckland: Crossing bridges on new harbour linkNearly one-third of New Zealand’s five million people live in Auckland.10 Apr 04:59 PM
Project AucklandProject Auckland: Weather cannot dampen light rail's ‘phenomenal’ paceProgress on Super City's light rail build is racing along, says CEO Tommy Parker.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
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
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
New ZealandAnother budget blowout: Auckland's City Rail Link cost jumps by $1 billionThe project is now over $2b above its original cost estimate.14 Mar 08:14 PM
New ZealandBarrier arm headaches in HastingsA city-wide barrier-arm malfunction caused traffic headaches in Hastings.11 Mar 09:09 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
TravelStop the train! Getting off Australia’s Great Southern for wine and wildlifeAll aboard Australia’s longest wine tasting trail and two other advntures by rail.08 Mar 06:00 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
New ZealandNorthland’s rail link to be closed for up to three monthsSome of the slips on the line between Northland and Auckland are still being assessed.02 Mar 05:39 AM
WorldGreece train crash: At least 43 killed, minister resignsPassenger train smashed headlong into freight carrier at 140km/h.01 Mar 10:16 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
PremiumPremiumConstructionAuckland city transforms: Your complete guide to new high-rises, hotels, shops and apartmentsWhat’s going on in the CBD, who’s doing it, why and where?26 Feb 05:38 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 ZealandAuckland light rail ‘absolutely’ going ahead, says Transport MinisterIt comes at a time when many state highways across the country are in dire need of repair.23 Feb 07:31 AM
PoliticsCity Rail Link’s lucky scrape with Auckland floodsCity Rail Link would have been delayed by a year if floods happened earlier.22 Feb 11:01 PM
EntertainmentWhat you need to know for Ed Sheeran's concerts this weekendSheeran is set to perform to an adoring crowd of 50,000 fans each night.09 Feb 06:11 PM
World50-carriage freight train derailment causes huge fire, evacuations in USHazardous materials on board but response tricky as water pumps on trucks froze.04 Feb 04:27 PM
New ZealandTrain sounded horn before colliding with car, two injuredBlack Mazda shunted about 50m in impact with train.26 Jan 06:03 PM
