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MOTAT’s million-dollar push to keep heritage trams rolling

Motat’s million-dollar push to keep heritage trams rolling allows the public to adopt one of seven such vehicles. Video / Alyse Wright

Letters: National’s short-sighted ferry proposal is way off track

OPINION: '[National's] proposal to buy non-rail-capable ferries is nonsensical.'

Simon Wilson: Introducing Infra Boy Chris Bishop, the man with a big bold, not entirely coherent plan

An interview with the serious, if slightly shambolic, new Minister of Everything

Weather-hit North Auckland rail line reopens after 20 months, $130m repairs

The track had more than 200 slips and damaged bridges from storms in early 2023.

Editorial: Slow Govt decision-making on ferries starts to make iRex look good

OPINION: Even with an eye-watering budget blowout, at least there was a plan.

Transport giant wants rail on new ferries

Mainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.

Wellington train delays worsen as staff strike for new contract

Industrial action has been impacting trains, causing delays and overcrowding.

Editorial: Time to get over cycleway-bashing and become a grown-up city

OPINION: We need an intelligent debate, not culture-war slogans.

Opinion: The colossal cost of ferries with no rail capacity

OPINION: Internationally, the price to build a ship has increased by 53% since 2019.

Letters: Culture a key part of New Zealand's Olympic success

OPINION: 'Chef de Mission Nigel Avery and his staff should be congratulated.'

Inside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed minister

Correspondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.

Rail hub 'a phenomenal opportunity'

'We are bullish as to what can happen from here.'

Watch: Footage shows train hitting car in near-fatal collision

Distressed train drivers can be heard yelling "Jesus" as the car speeds into their path.

Watch: Train takes out oblivious [car] driver as they cross the tracks

Shocking footage of a recent collision between a train and a motorist who failed to stop at a level crossing has highlighted the need for improved awareness around railway tracks.

Historic Huntly railway station bounces back from arson attack

The building will house the Huntly Museum soon.

KiwiRail board exodus: Acting chairman named, search for new directors under way

Rob Jager's career includes more than 43 years with Shell in various executive roles.