New Zealand'A loud bang': Three dead in Hamilton car vs train tragedyEmergency services rushed to Peachgrove Rd just after 4.30am.12 Nov 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Auckland train disruptions a national embarrassmentOPINION: '[This] would not happen in another partially or fully civilised country.'11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland rail rebuild: Where it's happening, how long it'll take and how you'll be affectedHere's the work to come across Auckland's rail network over the next 13 months.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland business owners devastated by 96-day rail shutdownThe first major closure will go from December 27, 2024, until January 28, 2025.08 Nov 07:19 AM
New ZealandDerailed: Auckland trains won't be running for 96 days over coming 13 monthsOne last push: Acting mayor says the closures are "unfortunately necessary".07 Nov 10:37 PM
New ZealandJourney back in time: 1939 railcar returns for 2025 Hawke's Bay Art Deco festivalAn authentic Art Deco period railcar will travel from Pahīatua to delight passengers.06 Nov 09:07 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail unveils new state-of-the-art, low emission trainsA total of 66 new locomotives are being built to update the old fleet.30 Oct 09:09 PM
New ZealandWatch: Sneak peek at new City Rail Link underground tunnels and stationsThe $5.5 billion project is tracking toward operating the first passenger trains in 2026.24 Oct 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCity Rail Link tracking towards opening in 2026Auckland's $5.5b City Rail Link is gearing up for the first test train later this year ahead of opening to passengers in 2026. Video / Michael CraigWatch23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail offers voluntary redundancy to all staffEmployees have two weeks to apply from Monday.17 Oct 12:08 AM
New ZealandCity centre's new boardwalk and rail underpass opensThe boardwalk is one of 10 projects to revamp the Tauranga waterfront.15 Oct 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: ‘Shaky start’ for Hastings to Napier railway lineOpinion: Only three short-line public railway lines in operation in North Island .11 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandMOTAT’s million-dollar push to keep heritage trams rollingMotat’s million-dollar push to keep heritage trams rolling allows the public to adopt one of seven such vehicles. Video / Alyse WrightWatch09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAdopt a tram: Motat’s million-dollar appeal to keep heritage trams rollingMuseum fundraiser allows the public to adopt one of its seven heritage trams.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: National’s short-sighted ferry proposal is way off trackOPINION: '[National's] proposal to buy non-rail-capable ferries is nonsensical.'01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Introducing Infra Boy Chris Bishop, the man with a big bold, not entirely coherent planAn interview with the serious, if slightly shambolic, new Minister of Everything28 Sep 01:40 AM
New ZealandWeather-hit North Auckland rail line reopens after 20 months, $130m repairsThe track had more than 200 slips and damaged bridges from storms in early 2023.26 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Slow Govt decision-making on ferries starts to make iRex look goodOPINION: Even with an eye-watering budget blowout, at least there was a plan.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsTransport giant wants rail on new ferriesMainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.25 Sep 06:32 AM
New ZealandWellington train delays worsen as staff strike for new contractIndustrial action has been impacting trains, causing delays and overcrowding.19 Sep 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Time to get over cycleway-bashing and become a grown-up cityOPINION: We need an intelligent debate, not culture-war slogans.14 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelThis is the easiest solo trip from London, no flying requiredA new train service to Berlin will make you rethink air travel.28 Aug 07:00 AM
PoliticsLabour not sure about calls for politicians to be less political over infrastructureChris Bishop wants bipartisanship, other parties say he should look in the mirror.28 Aug 06:28 AM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportThe benefits of an apolitical pipelineSean Sweeney will leave his role leading Auckland’s City Rail Link for Ireland.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportPeter Reidy: Investing in rail to do more heavy liftingOpinion: The test of infrastructure is whether it works well for people who rely on it.27 Aug 04:59 PM
Infrastructure reportCity Rail Link is bigger than CRL — rebuilding rail’s futureThe consortium behind Auckland’s Cty Rail Link says its work will be transformational.27 Aug 04:59 PM
New ZealandEmergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link for testing exerciseCity Rail Link's new stations are the stage for three emergency training exercises involving Police, Fire and Emergency and St John. Video / Jason OxenhamWatch22 Aug 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFunding uncertainty looms over Capital Connection's future, againThe 33-year-old commuter service will be discontinued at the end of this decade.22 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandTesting times: Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link during rescue exerciseOnlookers watched nervously from behind safety barriers.22 Aug 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDeath, rocks, doubters, tunnellers and Dublin: CRL's Sean Sweeney'Would have preferred to stay in New Zealand. I love New Zealand. I’m a passionate Kiwi.'19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The colossal cost of ferries with no rail capacityOPINION: Internationally, the price to build a ship has increased by 53% since 2019.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Culture a key part of New Zealand's Olympic successOPINION: 'Chef de Mission Nigel Avery and his staff should be congratulated.'14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed ministerCorrespondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRail hub 'a phenomenal opportunity''We are bullish as to what can happen from here.'05 Aug 05:00 PM