New ZealandChildren narrowly avoid being struck by trainTwo children have narrowly avoided injury after almost being struck by a train this evening.10 Feb 09:23 AM
New ZealandFirefighters 'faced 30m-high flames'Firefighters who battled the blaze which badly damaged the Midland rail line had to compete with 80km/h winds and 30m-high flames, says DOC.10 Feb 01:47 AM
New ZealandMP stokes campaign to relocate Kingston FlyerWest Coast-Tasman MP Damien O'Connor has stoked the campaign to relocate the historic steam train the Kingston Flyer to the West Coast.08 Feb 01:58 AM
BusinessFire scuttles 17,000 Tranz Alpine tripsKiwi Rail says 17,000 Tranz Alpine bookings are affected by the closure of the Midland Line after bridges were badly damaged in a scrub fire at the weekend.08 Feb 01:33 AM
New Zealand'West Coast rail link out for six weeks'KiwiRail is offering full refunds to Tranz Alpine passengers as it anticipates the fire-hit rail link between Canterbury and the West Coast could be out for at least six weeks.07 Feb 03:56 AM
BusinessFinance job bigger than the booksRidding strategy of jargon can be a challenge, but it's likely to help businesses in the long run, Helen Twose writes.06 Feb 08:26 PM
New ZealandFire closes Christchurch to Greymouth train lineA fire burning on the tracks of the Christchurch to Greymouth rail line has brought the TranzAlpine and some freight services to a 04 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandTrain hits container blown on to railwayA shipping container weighing about 2.3 tonnes was hit by a midnight train after it was blown onto the main trunk railway at Otahuhu in the storm at the weekend.23 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandTrain delays expected in AucklandThere will be train delays in and around Auckland following a fault at Britomart this morning.17 Jan 05:40 PM
New ZealandAuckland Transport signals rise in faresAuckland public transport users will see a small bump in some fares later this month.15 Jan 09:23 PM
New ZealandTrade Me's weirdest sale itemsA posterior tattoo canvas and erotic eggplant are among the site's oddest hits of 2016.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsKiwiRail criticised for backward stepKiwiRail has announced it will replace its electric train fleet on the North Island main trunk line with diesel locomotives.20 Dec 10:23 PM
Freight and logisticsCafe crippled by rail tunnel worksFour businesses caught in the disruption of building Auckland's new underground railway have asked for compensation.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity Rail Link making good progressProject director thanks Aucklanders for their patience with all the construction work in the inner city.12 Dec 04:32 AM
New ZealandTrain security fears for Auckland eventA call has been issued for tighter security on Auckland's trains ahead of tonight's Christmas in the Park.10 Dec 01:57 AM
New ZealandMayhem as teens smash train windowsA group of teenagers caused mayhem when they smashed windows on a train in South Auckland last night.09 Dec 09:39 AM
New Zealand'Thumbs up' at fault of tragic workplace accidentA transport watchdog has found that the train that ploughed into a digger driver leaving him with severe brain injuries was not at fault.08 Dec 04:18 AM
Freight and logisticsKaikoura Earthquake to cost Govt up to $3bThe Kaikoura Earthquake will cost the Government up to $3 billion, the Treasury estimates.30 Nov 02:34 AM
New ZealandA picture of devastationNew aerial photos show there is much work to be done after Monday's 7.8 quake.15 Nov 10:38 PM
New ZealandCollapse fears for city buildingWellington commuters face delays and disruption as the city struggles to get back to normal.15 Nov 04:58 PM
New ZealandMonths to repair Kaikoura highways - BridgesRestoring highway access to Kaikoura will take months, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says.15 Nov 12:23 AM
WorldAmputations in tram disasterSome of the victims of the Croydon tram disaster were decapitated, say witnesses.10 Nov 08:45 PM
TravelBalkan rail journey: Belgrade to BarOver 435 bridges and through 254 tunnels, this spectacular scenic railway is one of Europe's most stunning rides.09 Nov 10:30 PM
BDBDFreight and logisticsLack of rail capacity letting down MainfreightMainfreight managing director Don Braid says he will take on more trucks and ships in the lead-up to what he expects to be record 09 Nov 10:01 PM
World'There was a dead body on top of me'Survivors of the Croydon tram crash, in which at least seven passengers died, have spoken about the scenes of horror inside the blood-soaked carriages.09 Nov 07:57 PM
WorldTram derails: Seven dead in UK crashPolice are investigating whether a tram driver fell asleep at the wheel after at least seven people were killed when his speeding vehicle derailed.09 Nov 07:44 PM
New ZealandGisborne-Wairoa rail plan gets backingThe future of the mothballed Gisborne-Napier line looks like being the main issue in next year's general election for East Coast candidates.08 Nov 03:56 AM
EditorialEditorial: Mistake to cherry-pick on light railLabour's pledge to invest $680 million in a light rail system has rightly been labelled "pork barrel" politics by Steven Joyce.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBuses could be better than light rail - KeyIn an announcement linked to the Mt Roskill by-election, Labour leader Andrew Little yesterday said his party would fast-track light rail between the city and Mt Roskill.30 Oct 08:24 PM
New ZealandNational slates Labour's $680m rail pledgeNational's Steven Joyce was criticised for 'pork barrel politics' during the Northland by-election. Now he's hitting out at Labour for the same over its $680m Mt Roskill light rail pledge.30 Oct 05:10 AM
New ZealandLabour's $680m promise for light railLabour is promising to spend $680 million on an early start to light rail in Auckland.29 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandDerailed train blocks State Highway 1A train has derailed in South Otago this evening, blocking the state highway.14 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandLauder Railway Station building returnsWATCH: The Station building was hauled 400m by crane and truck from a private Lauder property and placed beside the Otago Central Rail Trail.13 Oct 09:57 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Community rallies to save Woodville Railway StationThe Woodville community is coming together for the sake of an old railway station under threat. And Kiwi Rail seems likely to agree. Made with funding from NZ on Air.11 Oct 07:46 PM
