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Traction engine debate heats up in 1891
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Focus: City Rail Link fit out nears completion
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Come a long way: Latest tour of $5.5b City Rail Link shows progress
After years of disruption, the finishing touches are coming together.
Auckland’s midtown area to be transformed
Malaysian developer is spending $600m to regenerate a historical area of Auckland.
Ben Ross: Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong are the rail and road masters
OPINION: We are struggling with mass transit. So why not ask the experts?
Huge milestones clear way for next phase of City Rail Link
OPINION: Test and test again – the safety catchcry underscores CRL’s next phase.
A pipeline of planning for KiwiRail - Project Auckland
KiwiRail CEO shares insight into the long-term vision for the Auckland network.
First train tests on Auckland’s $5.5b City Rail Link this year, but commuter services still two years away
Trains have to be tested for fire and terrorist scenarios.
Rachel Keedwell: Transport plans lack joined-up thinking
OPINION: Pretending we can separate transport and emissions is complete nonsense.
Unstable land under Wairarapa train line could have ‘catastrophic’ consequences
KiwiRail said there was an area of loose fill material just below the railway line.
Plans to escape giant warehouse: Fonterra/Port of Tauranga JV seeks tenants
Intermodal freight hub expansion back in 2016 was hailed as a big leap forward.
Auckland's rail network rebuild blows out to $550m
How rail projects are funded and who pays for what is being reviewed this year.
'They're moving fast' - steel framing rises for NZ's first Ikea store
The framework for the giant store is now up to the second level of a planned three levels.
KiwiRail putting Napier-Wairoa train line options to Government
The Napier-Wairoa railway line has had hardly any trains in the last decade.
More frequent checks for KiwiRail’s ageing ferry fleet
KiwiRail said this summer the ferries were 99.6 per cent reliable.
Frankton in for rail revival as Glenbrook train joins Frankton Thunder
The much-loved community event announced its steamy star as part of 2024 line-up.
Auckland Council wants Govt to fund Eastern Busway after regional fuel tax axed
The loss of the tax leaves a $1.2b hole in transport funding.
KiwiRail blows budget for Auckland’s mega rail network rebuild
The state-owned railway company is discussing more funding to complete the rebuild.
Weather repairs on Northland’s sole rail line now chugging forward
The slip-impacted North Auckland Line is set to reopen in the middle of the year.
Train travel is easily the best ways to see Europe. Here’s why
A jourey of 2,000km, 9 countries, 3 sleeper trains - and zero regrets.
Freight and infrastructure sectors give verdict on Govt's transport network plans
But Mainfreight boss Don Braid is concerned about a policy silence regarding rail.
Train schedules slashed: Auckland's Western Line faces disruption amid Kiwirail works
Some have questioned timing of the works, criticising the disruption for commuters.
'Visionary shaking up architecture worldwide': Jasmax architect Elisapeta Heta
Heta worked on the City Rail Link project, particularly Te Waihorotiu Station's design.
KiwiRail slumps to $407m loss on Interislander write-offs
The half-year result doesn't include the cost of breaking the shipbuilding contract.
Travel bloggers slammed for taking snaps on train tracks
The pair posted Instagram reels of themselves on the railway at Port Chalmers.
Property Insider: Contentious retirement village survey, who wants $500k+ from failed builder
More than 300 NZ retirement villages and 71 operators ranked according to best practice.
Rain on its way for Auckland, set to spoil Black Caps T20
Meteorologist's gloomy forecast spells doom for cricket fans today.
Spoiler alert: Final T20 match in doubt due to dire weather forecast
Cricket fans are set to pay for today’s sun-soaked day.
Total signal failure behind widespread Auckland train disruption
Trains were halted for at least 23 minutes while the 'technical issue' was resolved.
Auckland trains suffering 15-minute delays, cancellations continue
'Infrastructure issue' now partially resolved; passengers told to expect ongoing delays.
Opened: Ponsonby's new The Greenhouse apartments, 19th block by Ockham Residential
Mayor praised Ockham Residential's apartment buildings as "architecturally fantastic!"
Trains cancelled, delayed, across Auckland
KiwiRail said it will be undertaking an 'aggressive plan' to fix the track.
No light at the end of the tunnel for Northland's sole rail line
The North Auckland Line remains closed more than a year after storms caused 200 slips.