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‘A disease’: NZ’s broken infrastructure likely to trudge into the future

There has been an abject lack of long-term planning for decades.

Works necessitate two-week closure of Ruapehu state highway section

'We’ve got our fingers crossed that we get good weather.'

Determined railway workers' advocate honoured

“Little wins on behalf of real people" drove New Year Honours recipient.

A year in review: What moved the Waikato in January 2023?

As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.

$200 billion deficit: Why our 'Number 8 wire' philosophy is costing NZ

This country has a habit of failing to invest in infrastructure.

Letters: Ferry decision criticism - and support

OPINION: Herald readers write about the decision not to fund the new ferries, and more.

Auckland rail network to close down from Boxing Day and reopen from mid-January

Bus services will replace the trains during the rail closures.

Fearful Cook Strait freight transport sector asks what next for $15b-a-year cargo route?

Ferry project debacle another case of NZ's poor attention to infrastructure, says sector.

'Inadequate': Lack of crew, safety plan made Auckland train accident more likely

The train slid 55m on its side before stopping.

Update on the progress of the Auckland rail project

City Rail Link chief executive Dr Sean Sweeney and Auckland Transport executive Mark Lambert provide an update on the progress of the Auckland rail project.  Video / Dean Purcell

KiwiRail issues apology after Te Huia stoppage strands passengers, causes wide disruption

Auckland Transport say most trains are now within a few minutes of the timetable.

Toot toot and all aboard for wheelchair users

The popular Esplanade Scenic Railway is now more inclusive.

Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry forced to turn back after hitting wharf

The hull has been damaged and there is a small hole above the water line.

Steven Joyce: Rolling back regulation will be new Govt's first mission

OPINION: And the other tasks new Government needs to get to work on.

This disused Singapore-Malaysia railway is now the world’s coolest bike ride

Singapore celebrates 120 years of the Kranji railway with a revived cycling route.

Indian passenger trains collide, killing 13 and injuring 25

The incoming train slammed into a stationary train in Vizianagaram, in Andhra Pradesh.

Interislander changes refund process as passengers wait six weeks to get money back

A Commerce Commission investigation into the Cook Strait ferry company is ongoing.

The new Government wants to reveal the skeletons in the old Government’s closet

National will open Labour's closet, revealing the skeletons inside.