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Taking up a challenge
The new Newmarket railway station was a unique project that demanded an innovative approach, writes Steve Hart.

<i>Stephen Selwood</i>: Growth focus for next infrastructure plan
As the focus turns from bridging the infrastructure deficit to building the 'nation for the future', there are gritty issues to be addressed, writes Stephen Selwood.

The $750m question: Are we back on track?
Yet again, taxpayers are giving the railways a helping hand - $750 million over three years. Good money after bad, or the start of the rail revival? Nick Smith reports.

Rail in New Zealand - a litany of loss
Nobody can agree on a single narrative about why NZ rail failed and continues to lose money.

Auckland platform woes can be fixed - ARTA
A rail platform which won't be long enough for new three-car units to be used from 2013 can be extended in the future.

ARC boss furious new rail platform too short for trains
Auckland rail officials have been accused of "incompetence on a grand scale" for building a platform too short for the trains it will serve.

All Blacks turn out to test $6m train station do-up
Ten All Blacks, a Cabinet minister, a mayor and a collection of regional leaders turned out for Kingsland train station's reopening.