New ZealandPrivate money may fund light railMayoral contenders Phil Goff and Vic Crone both say they will tap private investors to pay for an Auckland light rail system if central government fails to fund it.14 Sep 04:37 AM
Freight and logisticsKiwiRail cuts Whangarei-Auckland routeKiwiRail has slashed its freight service on the Northland-Auckland line by half, but says the volume of freight transported will essentially 13 Sep 08:02 PM
New ZealandMajor disruption to rail serviceA fault has sparked major disruptions to Auckland's train service this morning.04 Sep 07:14 PM
New ZealandAT's airport rail link decision 'flawed'The report which spurred AT's decision to rule out heavy rail between the city centre and Auckland Airport is "deeply flawed" advocates say.30 Aug 11:35 AM
New ZealandCrowds expected at trains-to-airport meetingA public meeting about a recent decision to drop trains as an option for quick and congestion-free transport to the airport is expected 29 Aug 06:51 AM
New ZealandPeople risking lives at rail crossingsPolice have covertly monitored some of the country's most dangerous level rail crossings this week as the number of near misses continues to rise.19 Aug 04:16 AM
New ZealandBritomart terminal leaksA water feature was removed as part of work to upgrade Britomart Transport Centre and develop the City Rail Link.17 Aug 07:16 AM
BDBDFreight and logisticsAuckland's transport network at 'crunch point'KiwiRail chief executive Peter Reidy says Auckland's transport network is at "crunch point" with demand from freight and passengers increasingly at odds.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies at level crossing in BlenheimThere has been a death at a level crossing in Blenheim this afternoon.04 Aug 04:21 AM
BusinessMapping the impact of city's big digThe City Rail Link could transform Auckland - if planned projects are built.21 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarmer fury at rail-crossing charge planKIwiRail is introducing a charge to maintain private rail crossings, and farmers will be the first to be asked to cough up.13 Jul 12:47 AM
New ZealandTrains cancelled because of track faultShuttle buses in operation after track fault disrupts train services.30 Jun 09:55 PM
New ZealandRail option not 'sound value for money'The Transport Agency says heavy rail to the airport was rejected because it doesn't provide "sound value for money".27 Jun 05:20 AM
New ZealandCouncil car hit by trainAn Auckland Council worker has escaped serious injury after his car was struck by a freight train in West Auckland this morning.15 Jun 01:59 AM
New ZealandRail from Napier to Gisborne still on the tableHawke's Bay Regional Council has been asked to ensure that any deal to restore the rail link between Napier and Wairoa retains the goal of extending north to Gisborne.08 Jun 03:03 AM
New ZealandWatch NZ Herald Focus: Prison over spendThe soaring prison population has led to an over spend of 45 million dollars on jails in the last 12 months and new technology could help reduce the number of bobby calves being killed. Also a Kiwi takes America’s got talent by storm. Watch01 Jun 07:13 PM
Freight and logisticsRail Link is 100 years in the makingTomorrow ground will be broken on the biggest construction project New Zealand has ever seen.31 May 05:00 PM
TravelWorld's longest rail tunnel nears completionIt's been almost 70 years in the making, but the longest rail tunnel in the world is only days away from opening.26 May 02:12 AM
TravelEurostar passengers fall after terror attacksEurostar rail passenger numbers have fallen as travellers "remain cautious" following the Brussels terror attacks.24 May 03:12 AM
New ZealandHarbour tunnel raises rail worryControversy erupted yesterday over research into a new Waitemata Harbour crossing, with public transport advocates claiming it won't include rail.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrains on southern line running on timeCommuters are being warned to expect rush-hour delays on Auckland's southern line after a train fault this morning.12 May 08:09 PM
New ZealandHow to be safe around train tracksToday a new rail safety campaign is being launched in Auckland as more trains are introduced on the Western Line.08 May 10:08 PM
Freight and logisticsKiwiRail starts talks for new fundingKiwiRail is starting negotiations for a new funding package it hopes will run from 2017 to 2020 and is looking for a small number 26 Apr 07:10 PM
New ZealandVirtual station gears up for realityThe Prime Minister yesterday took a tour around a busy railway station which doesn't yet exist.04 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDFreight and logisticsPorts of Auckland buys Waikato land for new hubThe port wants to give Waikato exporters better access to international markets.10 Feb 09:45 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Should Auckland swap motorway lanes for trains?If only the fast lane of this stupid motorway was simply removed and replaced with a train that had wifi? I could have got useful work done and arrived far quicker, writes Sam Judd.28 Jan 01:47 AM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Mayor can look back with pride on legacyFor nearly 100 years politicians have been talking about an inner city rail link. But for 100 years that's all it's been: talk, writes Rodney Hide.27 Jan 08:34 PM
EditorialMayor's firm passion for rail pays offThe Prime Minister's reading of the politics of the issue is an implicit tribute to the effort of the departing mayor, Len Brown, as it was three years ago.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLinking east to westJohn Key's intention to fast-track the $1.25 billion East-West Connection and make it a project of national significance has been welcomed by transport and infrastructure groups.27 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionLen Brown: Rail link a positive after missed opportunitiesBritomart station will hit train handling capacity this year. It can handle only 20 trains an hour, writes Len Brown. The City Rail Link allows us to increase this to 48 trains an hour.21 Jan 12:07 AM
New ZealandDom Rd welcomes airport routeDominion Rd's business community says it would welcome visitors passing through its colourful precinct on trams from the airport to downtown Auckland.30 Dec 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsKiwiRail loses Wellington contractTransdev Australasia, in association with Hyundai Rotem is the preferred operator for next year.17 Dec 12:20 AM
