PoliticsGovernment to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals BillSubmitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.30 Apr 12:13 AM
New ZealandMajor railway line reopens after temporary repairs to storm-damaged bridgeOne of the 610m-long bridge's concrete piers washed away during a storm on April 12.25 Apr 06:11 AM
New Zealand'KiwiRail got us into this mess': Nicola Willis defends $2000 a day ferry advisorsShe says paying experts is cheaper than going ahead with the failed mega ferry project.11 Apr 05:03 AM
TravelHow the super-rich travel in Asia - 9 extravagant train journeys you never knew existedWelcome to a world of onboard massage rooms, Champagne on tap and claw baths.09 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandComplaints skyrocket in NZ region where only 6 per cent of trains ran on timeTrains have been running slow after it was discovered new tracks were laid too narrow.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMFAT warned of risk to relationship with Korea over mega ferry cancellationCareful and deliberate communications with the Korean Government were advised.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Like screaming banshees': KiwiRail investigates ‘lubrication strategy’ for trainsRemuera residents are being kept awake by the screeching trains.07 Apr 11:13 PM
New ZealandMinister dodges questions on ferry letter, won't commit to new ships by 2026Newstalk ZB host asks Nicola Willis: 'What the hell's going on?'04 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelSay goodbye to flying Ryanair, Europe’s sleeper trains are having a revivalSavvy travellers are having a better, more enjoyable European holiday by train.03 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCourt bars City Rail Link from closing street outside Barclay SuitesA court says pedestrian and vehicle access near the CRL site must be upheld.02 Apr 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland slowdown: Delays expected at rail crossings when City Rail Link opensIrked motorists could end up taking risks at level crossings, says Auckland Transport.27 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Gridlock is coming - Why Auckland's transport network is close to collapseEleven reasons why Auckland transport plans will cause the thing they're supposed to cure.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow does Te Huia’s subsidy compare to roads?Train service between Auckland and Hamilton is heavily subsidised - but roads are too.25 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandTraction engine debate heats up in 1891Kem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.23 Mar 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCome a long way: Latest tour of $5.5b City Rail Link shows progressAfter years of disruption, the finishing touches are coming together.20 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: City Rail Link fit out nears completionThe City Rail Link is almost done with the new stations shaping up. Video / Corey Fleming / City Rail LinkWatch20 Mar 09:00 PM
OpinionHuge milestones clear way for next phase of City Rail LinkOPINION: Test and test again – the safety catchcry underscores CRL’s next phase.20 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandA pipeline of planning for KiwiRail - Project AucklandKiwiRail CEO shares insight into the long-term vision for the Auckland network.20 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen Ross: Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong are the rail and road mastersOPINION: We are struggling with mass transit. So why not ask the experts?20 Mar 03:59 PM
Project AucklandAuckland’s midtown area to be transformedMalaysian developer is spending $600m to regenerate a historical area of Auckland.20 Mar 03:59 PM
New ZealandFirst train tests on Auckland’s $5.5b City Rail Link this year, but commuter services still two years awayTrains have to be tested for fire and terrorist scenarios.20 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandRachel Keedwell: Transport plans lack joined-up thinkingOPINION: Pretending we can separate transport and emissions is complete nonsense.19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnstable land under Wairarapa train line could have ‘catastrophic’ consequencesKiwiRail said there was an area of loose fill material just below the railway line.18 Mar 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPlans to escape giant warehouse: Fonterra/Port of Tauranga JV seeks tenantsIntermodal freight hub expansion back in 2016 was hailed as a big leap forward.18 Mar 04:15 PM
New ZealandAuckland's rail network rebuild blows out to $550mHow rail projects are funded and who pays for what is being reviewed this year.14 Mar 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'They're moving fast' - steel framing rises for NZ's first Ikea storeThe framework for the giant store is now up to the second level of a planned three levels.11 Mar 07:48 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail putting Napier-Wairoa train line options to GovernmentThe Napier-Wairoa railway line has had hardly any trains in the last decade.11 Mar 05:06 AM
New ZealandMore frequent checks for KiwiRail’s ageing ferry fleetKiwiRail said this summer the ferries were 99.6 per cent reliable.09 Mar 08:18 PM
New ZealandFrankton in for rail revival as Glenbrook train joins Frankton ThunderThe much-loved community event announced its steamy star as part of 2024 line-up.07 Mar 03:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council wants Govt to fund Eastern Busway after regional fuel tax axedThe loss of the tax leaves a $1.2b hole in transport funding.07 Mar 01:12 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail blows budget for Auckland’s mega rail network rebuildThe state-owned railway company is discussing more funding to complete the rebuild.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather repairs on Northland’s sole rail line now chugging forwardThe slip-impacted North Auckland Line is set to reopen in the middle of the year.05 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelTrain travel is easily the best ways to see Europe. Here’s whyA jourey of 2,000km, 9 countries, 3 sleeper trains - and zero regrets.05 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsFreight and infrastructure sectors give verdict on Govt's transport network plansBut Mainfreight boss Don Braid is concerned about a policy silence regarding rail.04 Mar 11:00 PM
