New ZealandThe political risk facing the Government over the Interislander ferriesThe uncertainty comes a year on from when Kaitaki lost power in the middle of Cook Strait.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSport'Extortionate': $10,000-a-year rates shock threatens railbike venture dreamGeoff Main built an attraction on the old rail line. He didn't anticipate the rates bill.26 Jan 05:00 PM
TravelThe many benefits of travelling around Japan by trainYou'll uncover more of Japan’s hidden treasures by rail.24 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail charged after Interislander ferry loses power in Cook StraitThe Kaitaki lost power and came close to running aground in January last year.17 Jan 10:40 PM
Banking and financeThe changing face of Auckland: Apartment projects to dominate in 2024But as some rise, why are others struggling to get off the ground?17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The Auckland transport project that never got past the 'Stop' signOPINION: Scrapping Auckland's light rail was the only decision possible.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLuxon vowed to find consensus on infrastructure - so what next after Light Rail axed?'Big, long-term and expensive projects are very hard to get off the ground.'15 Jan 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Scrapping Auckland light rail; Luxon must make tough decisionsOPINION: 'Once again, a burning congestion problem remains unaddressed.'15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: $33m Auckland block bought pre-election for scrapped light rail'Irresponsible' said Simeon Brown of the rail business buying so close to the election.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Light rail is dead, but Auckland still needs better transport and revenue reformOPINION: Light rail is dead but Auckland needs a transport plan and funds to pay for it.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cook Strait ferries - dated, dirty and desperateOPINION: A tired trip across Cook Strait highlights the dire state of our ferries.15 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelNZ makes The New York Times' famous travel list, but you have to travel in this vehicleNo, it isn't a car or campervan.09 Jan 09:28 PM
New ZealandAerial footage shows how close fire came to homesThe dramatic images capture the scorched earth just metres away from structures.07 Jan 09:37 PM
New ZealandQuestions around commercial viability could jeopardise future of Napier-Wairoa rail lineThe line was damaged in Cyclone Gabrielle, so is it worth rebuilding?04 Jan 09:46 PM
New ZealandWorks necessitate two-week closure of Ruapehu state highway section'We’ve got our fingers crossed that we get good weather.'02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDetermined railway workers' advocate honoured“Little wins on behalf of real people" drove New Year Honours recipient.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Let’s talk about longevity of governanceOpinion: "An area that the debate has so far overlooked is governance."26 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand$200 billion deficit: Why our 'Number 8 wire' philosophy is costing NZThis country has a habit of failing to invest in infrastructure.19 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandTangiwai 70th anniversary to be marked with national memorial serviceThe service will be held on January 21, 2024.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Regulation shake-up needed to fix ferry cost blow-outOPINION: Act leader David Seymour should get his teeth into the earthquake regulations.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Ferry decision criticism - and supportOPINION: Herald readers write about the decision not to fund the new ferries, and more.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsFearful 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.14 Dec 02:23 AM
New Zealand'Inadequate': Lack of crew, safety plan made Auckland train accident more likelyThe train slid 55m on its side before stopping.13 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: The women taking on the rail industryRail has long been a male-dominated industry but meet some of the women closing the gender diversity gap. Video / KiwiRail / Corey FlemingWatch13 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce Cotterill: Public transport is going nowhere - time to take to the seaOPINION: The transport headlines are coming thick and fast; everything is unravelling.08 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandLuxon says Cyclone Gabrielle-hit zones 'not forgotten', SH2 'in really bad shape'The PM is in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit Wairoa in a change from his duties this week.08 Dec 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Cheap politics': Labour fires back at Nicola Willis over ferry budget blowoutLabour finance spokesman Grant Robertson sheds more light on KiwiRail's ferry conundrum.08 Dec 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter Reidy: KiwiRail - in it for the long haulChief executive Peter Reidy explains why KiwiRail’s success aligns with NZ’s success.06 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionLetters to the editor: Te reo is how we can give Māori their mana backOPINION: Enhancing mana solves our social problems - reviving te reo is a way to do that.04 Dec 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Parking panic and the oddly obstructive Heart of the CityOPINION: Why is there such a desperate campaign to save the underused Downtown car park?04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity Rail Link deadline not guaranteed - project bossThe CRL project is due to be handed over to Auckland Transport in November 2025.04 Dec 01:04 AM
CrimeCRL costs, Covid breach and ceasefire unlikely | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 4How much ratepayers will have to fork out when the City Rail Link opens, man arrested over Covid vaccination privacy breach and why another pause in fighting is unlikely in the Middle East in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / NZHeraldWatch03 Dec 07:04 PM
New ZealandNew Zealanders' Tangiwai memoriesNew Zealanders speak about their memories of the Tangiwai disaster. Video / Dean PurcellWatch01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Most expensive country in the world': Rail boss slams NZ infrastructure costsIndustry leader says we need 'a complete reset' to overcome the infrastructure deficit.30 Nov 04:00 PM
