PremiumPremiumBusinessHighest-paid public sector chairs – how they compare with the private sectorA big payday looms for public sector board chairs – who gets what? 13 Aug 08:32 PM
New ZealandOne in serious condition after ute collides with trainEmergency services were called to the scene just after 4am.07 Aug 03:43 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail confirms final sailing date for retiring ferryThe Aratere's final Cook Strait sailing departs Picton at 11am on August 18.07 Aug 01:06 AM
New ZealandMap oversight: Major Auckland road misnamed in CRL revealAuckland Transport mislabelled Lambie Drive as 'Lambie Ave' on the new map.06 Aug 04:14 AM
Auckland'Turn up and go': Auckland trains to run every 4-5 minutes at peakAuckland's new network will double the number of residents within 30 minutes of the city.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter Reidy: Why KiwiRail's bold electrification plan is crucial for NZ's futureDevelopment should be seen through a transport lens rather than road v rail.04 Aug 04:59 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail bans 2500 workers from using sleep meds citing safety concernsSome rotating shift workers rely on the meds to help them sleep. 15 Jul 03:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: Close call as ute nearly hit by heritage trainUte driver so fast 'he wouldn't have been able to stop if he wanted to' – witness.09 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandNew KiwiRail director linked to firm that donated $20k to NZ FirstDynes Transport received an $8 million Govt loan for a transport hub in Mosgiel.09 Jul 01:17 AM
Property'Special ceiling': sun and moon art adorn new Auckland train station'Representing the history of this area. This ridgeline was a kauri forest.' - Barry Potter03 Jul 03:00 AM
WellingtonWatch: New Cook Strait ferry sails into Wellington, greeted with a 'tug spray'Chocolate fish and coffee was on offer for those watching the arrival.02 Jul 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters opens door to part-privatisation of ferries, but doesn't want to walk through itCabinet has agreed to explore part-privatisation once the ferries arrive. 30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWatch: First look inside City Rail Link’s unique new Te Waihorotiu Station'No other train station in the world will look like this,' says CRL CEO Patrick Brockie.30 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhere did 8000 passengers go? The latest forecasts for $5.5b City Rail LinkThe initial capacity is lower than earlier forecasts of 27,000 passengers.27 Jun 05:51 AM
New Zealand'Preventable': Auckland rail crew unaware of missing track before tunnel derailmentKey staff failed to communicate missing tracks, leading to the preventable accident.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury 'got it wrong' predicting KiwiRail to fall short of financial target, Winston Peters says'Treasury were cautious given the economic conditions, but the company delivered.'23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail charged over Aratere ferry groundingThe ferry grounded on June 21, 2024, with 47 people on board.18 Jun 12:33 AM
New ZealandFerry breakdown leaves passengers stranded overnight near WellingtonKiwiRail cancelled two sailings to allow for further testing after the breakdown.11 Jun 07:53 PM
New ZealandEmergency services swarm scene after truck-train crash in South Auckland One person has been taken to hospital.11 Jun 08:53 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Disturbing' findings as almost half NZ drivers fail to stop at railway crossings95% of collisions and 73% of near misses at crossings with flashing lights and bells. 06 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandCar collides into North Island trainNearly half of New Zealand motorists do not always stop at level crossing Stop signs.Watch05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferriesThe first new ship to service Cook Strait is expected to arrive in February 2029.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSunday service for Te Huia train ready for final sign-offWaikato Regional Council approved the reallocation of reserve funds to cover the cost.04 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandTeen's track death: Transport bosses reject call to ban or slow trains after schoolFencing will be installed to deter people from entering the rail corridor.20 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail to retire Aratere ferry in $120m cost-saving decisionThe Aratere will be retired this year to allow for new port construction.30 Apr 06:37 AM
Personal FinanceComCom pushes KiwiRail to compensate customers for cancelled ferry sailings Interisland contacting customers affected by string of cancellations in early 2023.16 Apr 05:05 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail fined $63,000 for safety breach that endangered 90 passengersRail operator penalised after a train ran a red signal on June 17, 2023.15 Apr 05:35 AM
New ZealandAuckland rail faces 16-day shutdown for major upgradesReplacement buses will run alongside regular services during the closure.11 Apr 09:40 PM
New ZealandFreight train, rail maintenance truck collision sparks investigationsStaff managed to jump out of the truck before the collision.07 Apr 11:07 PM
PoliticsLuxon grilled over ferries, Green MP's posts at post-Cabinet stand-upLuxon was joined by Brooke van Velden.31 Mar 02:48 AM
Politics‘Saving the taxpayer billions’: Peters reveals new ferries to replace ailing fleetWinston Peters will announce the next steps to replace ageing Interislander ferries.31 Mar 01:20 AM
New Zealand‘On track to deliver’: Peters on new Interislander ferry updatesThe new ferries are expected to be in operation by 2029.30 Mar 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOmbudsman changes mind, asks KiwiRail to release ‘excessive’ consultant spendIt's a complete turnaround from the Ombudsman's decision two months ago.28 Mar 12:01 AM
New ZealandHastings CBD railway plan: Business says it's time to bring cars backThe total cost of the project will be $3.45m, with $2.8m paid by the council.26 Mar 11:25 PM
