New ZealandDrainpipe could have saved 151 livesHeroes were lauded but no one was ever held to account for the deadly carnage that ensued when the Wellington-to-Auckland overnight express plunged into the Whangaehu River 60 years ago.19 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandTrain and truck collide in KumeuA truck driver in his early 60's has been flown to Auckland hospital in a critical condition after a freight train collided with his vehicle in Kumeu, northwest of Auckland.04 Dec 12:18 AM
New ZealandTrain halts as car lands on railsPassengers on a steam train excursion from Paekakariki to Wanganui got more than a gentle ride on a piece of history when a car crashed and rolled on to the track a few hundred metres in front of them.17 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMedals for train rescue heroesIt was a horrifying scene involving a terrified woman trapped on a railway line in a wheelchair - but two strangers didn't think twice when it came to helping her.10 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandRail death - man steps in path of trainFatality sparks safety call, and experts warn that quieter trains will increase risks.08 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandPedestrian killed by train in TakaniniA pedestrian has been struck and killed by a train in the Auckland suburb of Takanini.Watch08 Oct 01:16 AM
New ZealandTrain death: 'Things look further away'A photographer killed when he was struck by steam train may have thought the engine was further away because his perception had been skewed by his camera, a friend says.09 Sep 03:08 AM
New ZealandMan killed after being hit by steam trainA man is dead after being hit by a stream train while trying to photograph it yesterday. The taken to Greymouth Base Hospital with serious head injuries after the accident.07 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandTrain derails, main highway blockedCakes and jelly snakes were hurled from containers as a freight train derailed in the Waikato today, partially blocking State Highway One near Mercer.02 Sep 08:05 PM
World79 homicide charges over Spain crashThe driver of a Spanish train that derailed at high speed killing 79 people has been provisionally charged with multiple cases of negligent homicide.28 Jul 11:05 PM
WorldFamily's miracle escape from crashAs the train sped from Madrid to the town of El Ferrol in northwestern Spain, Yesica Medina paced up and down between passengers with her 6-week-old daughter in her arms.28 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldTrain derails outside of ParisA train carrying hundreds of passengers derailed and crashed into a station outside Paris on the eve of a major holiday weekend.12 Jul 09:08 PM
New ZealandDisaster rail chief an NZ honorary consulThe president of the company involved in the Canadian rail disaster which has killed 50 is a New Zealand honorary consul in America.11 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandTruck cut in half by train in AshburtonA truck was cut in half and debris scattered for 500 metres when it was hit by a train at a rail crossing in Ashburton this morning.27 May 11:02 PM
New ZealandFailed 'protection' rail worker regularly used cannabisA rail worker who failed to make sure two of his co-workers were off the track before a passenger train passed by, nearly hitting them, was a regular cannabis user, an investigation has found.22 May 11:21 PM
WorldCommuter trains collide in USTwo commuter trains collided outside New York City during the evening rush hour, sending 60 people to hospital.18 May 06:43 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail admits mistakesKiwiRail has accepted responsibility, apologised and admitted "failures" over an accident in which a train hit a woman in a wheelchair at a level crossing in Auckland.09 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandCar collides with train in Hawkes BayOne person has suffered serious injuries after a train and a car collided in Hawkes Bay this afternoon.18 Apr 05:48 AM
New ZealandWellington train hits concrete safety block, one injuredOne passenger was injured this morning when a Wellington train hit a concrete safety block.14 Apr 11:34 PM
New ZealandBelated probe into crossing accidentThe Government's transport safety regulator has finally decided to investigate the train accident that almost killed a young woman in a wheelchair on an Auckland level crossing.22 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandVictim's mother wants reparationThe mother of a young woman who was hit by a train when her wheelchair got stuck at an Auckland railway crossing last month says people are culpable for the tragedy and should pay reparation.19 Mar 04:51 PM
New ZealandKnocked over on hard road to independenceThe woman, now 22, overcame huge odds to get to where she could get around Auckland unaided in her electric wheelchair.19 Mar 04:30 PM
Freight and logisticsAgencies pass buck in taking any blameKiwiRail is taking all the blame forlast month's tragic accident at Morningside - yet the company is a state-owned enterprise required to operate as a successful business.19 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandRail crossing plea ignored boardAuckland Transport has been accused of failing to acknowledge long-held safety concerns of local politicians whose turf covers a railway crossing where a disabled woman was hit by a train.07 Mar 04:30 PM
