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Wellington trains back running but major delays expected
Metlink, the region’s passenger rail operator, has received clearance to resume services.
Why Auckland’s economic growth isn’t matching its potential
The country’s biggest region hasn’t quite met its full potential in economic activity.
Adult male killed by train at Invercargill pedestrian crossing
The accident is the second time a person has been hit by a train in the past week.
Developer taking $100m Karangahape Rd building plans to Environment Court
Developer hopes the court may hear case this winter and overturn the original decision.
Chris Bishop v Auckland Council commissioners on K Rd rejection: ‘Insanity ... total nonsense’
The plans failed to meet tests under the RMA, the commissioners' report said.
‘I just feel sick’: Woman who rescued kids off Matamata train tracks feared death ‘inevitable’
A local woman said she had pulled five toddlers off the same stretch of train tracks.
Mayor vows action after girl dies in train tragedy near Matamata College
Police and WorkSafe are making inquiries following the incident.
Ports ‘reluctant’ to work with KiwiRail after mega-ferry fallout
It was hoped a new company would provide a pathway for a trusted approach to negotiations.
‘A woman was so crushed, she had to be carried away in a bucket’: The train crash we’ll never forget
130 years on, the 1895 Montparnasse rail disaster has become a parable for our times.
Letters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainable
OPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.
Drunken man survives being hit by train while sleeping on tracks
The train dragged him for several metres.
‘Get match fit’: KiwiRail cuts 227 jobs, signals further restructuring
KiwiRail has 'welcomed back' Winston Peters as Minister for Rail and briefed him.
Car and rail maintenance vehicle collide in Matamata
Police say the collision between two vehicles on a railway crossing happened at 8.50am.
Simon Wilson: Culture wars – Inside the battle of St James
OPINION: Which councillor said sector 'absolutely loaded with dough' should fix theatre?
Simon Wilson: Cone wars - AT boss fires up over surprise roadworks
OPINION: Dean Kimpton is at the pointy end of cone management. He's seeing orange.
Mayor sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ as first train runs through $5.5b CRL
The CRL will be a game-changer for Auckland, says Auckland Minister Simeon Brown.
City Rail Link first test train
The first test train goes through the full length of Auckland's City Rail Link tunnels.
Brighten up your Tuesday with the best travel deals for every kind of traveller
Five travel deals to suit all your 2025 holiday plans.
Skateboarder hitches ride on back of fast-moving train
The man was lucky to avoid injury or death during the dangerous stunt, police say.
Logging train revival to help 'deteriorating' Napier-Taihape Rd
'After some pencil-sharpening, we’ve been able to get this agreement in place.'
The greening of New Zealand business
Large and small, businesses are not waiting to be told how to address climate change.
‘Incredibly frustrated’: Auckland rail replacement bus stuck at crossing despite train freeze
'Absolutely puts me off public transport,' said frustrated commuter.
'Driven along railway': Train stopped after fleeing driver crashes on tracks near Levin
A cordon is in place as police hunt for the occupants of the vehicle.
The hobby that became an artform: The magic of model railway
'You would not want a 5-year-old playing with this.'
Support for new rail-enabled ferries, Kiwis don’t want privatisation
Some transport sector leaders say ferries non-rail-enabled would make freight more costly.
Editorial: Can Winston Peters really find a 'better' ferry solution by March?
Editorial: The Rail Minister has two months to better the plan Nicola Willis has devised.
Auckland rail shutdown begins: What you need to know
Auckland's railway lines will have no trains operating on them for the next 32 days.