$92 million boost: Hamilton to Auckland rail service about to become reality
$92.37 million will go towards the construction and operation of the new service.
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Local Focus: Big plans for Whanganui port
Whanganui Port to get a makeover. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Businesses seeking compo for $4.4b City Rail Link project
A shop owner is on antidepressants and lost hair from the stress of the project.
Fran O'Sullivan: What NZ can learn from Scandi noir
Scandinavian project reveals how NZ could tackle infrastructure crisis.
Commuter chaos: 20,000 rail travellers face huge delays
Commuter chaos: 20,000 rail travellers face huge delays. / Mark Mitchell
Editorial: Why rail fails in the City of Sails
We say: Failures on Auckland's trains could send commuters off the rails.
Watch: Trackless trams touted for top town
Pacific Power Development's presentation to Wellington City on trackless trams
Victims of the City Rail Link: Antidepressants, 110-hour work weeks
Auckland Council and City Rail Link Ltd are ruling out compensation for businesses.
Tunnel vision: Peek inside $3.4b City Rail Link project
The City Rail Link runs the risk of following delays with London's Crossrail project.
Graffiti attack: Train crew needed to call police first - report
Transdev staff acted appropriately but should have called police earlier, report found.
Full steam ahead with rail restorations
Hot days in the workshop working with steel and steam. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Auckland to Christchurch by rail: Back on tracks
Michael Lamb takes the scenic route from Auckland to Christchurch, because he can.
Light rail will be our new way
Light rail will help realise the potential of the communities it services
City Rail Link: Uplifting of Auckland Chief Post Office building
City Rail Link: Uplifting of Auckland Chief Post Office building / City Rail Link
Comment: Twyford is relying on dubious light rail 'experts'
The Transport Minister's light rail "experts" appear to be one firm.
Geotechnical work on rail from Marsden Pt
KiwiRail "very pleased" to be taking steps to determine how the line can be built.
Bystander rescues woman who fainted on rail tracks
The woman was waiting at the platform when she fainted and fell onto the tracks.
Riding the world's fastest Indian
Why fly when you can ride across the longest straight line of railroad with friends.
Focus: Do we need more parking at train stations?
Do we need more free parking available at Auckland train stations?
A light rail centrepiece
The NZ Transport Agency is working with stakeholders to bring the plan to fruition.
Making fast tracks to the city
Light rail in Auckland is set to dominate the transport debate for the foreseeable future.
City Rail Link construction continues in Auckland
City Rail Link construction continues at Britomart and Lower Queen Street, Auckland. / City Rail Link
Phil Twyford outlines government's argument for heavy and light rail investments
Transport Minister Phil Twyford, outlines the government's argument for investment in both heavy and light rail, while fronting the Transport and Infrastructure committee at Parliament. / Mark Mitchell
Trains running again on Auckland's Western Line
Commuters faced headaches getting home after train services were cancelled yesterday.
Focus: Phil Goff speaks from Auckland City Rail Link construction site
Auckland Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore and Mayor Phil Goff speak from inside the Auckland City Rail Link construction site beneath Albert Street. / Video by Dean Purcell
Live: Britomart limited rail services, heavy fog on roads
A derailment has meant Britomart Station has closed until at least tomorrow morning.
Commuters complain about Britomart Station closure
Commuters complain about Britomart Station closure due to derailed train. / Doug Sherring
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff on Auckland transport investment
A $28 billion transport programme has been unveiled for Auckland in what's been described by the Government and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff as the country's largest ever civil construction programme.
PM Jacinda Ardern on draft 10-year transport plan
April 2018: PM Jacinda Ardern and Hon Phil Twyford discuss the government's draft 10-year land transport plan, focusing on road safety, congestion reduction and public transport access.
Death on the rails: Train driver's terror as he hit a boy
The driver has been at the controls as three people, one a boy, were killed by his train.
Road taxes could pay for rail under Govt changes
Road taxes could be diverted to rail projects under plans by the new Government
Train breakdown sparks rush hour disruption across Auckland
Trains and ferries are cancelled or delayed across Auckland this morning.
'Very disappointed in the industrial action' Chief Transport Officer says
Mark Lambert Chief Transport Services Officer Auckland Transport discusses the upcoming industrial action to train services.