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Train incident on Auckland's Eastern Line
Video shows a train which was involved in an incident that left one person dead on Auckland’s Eastern Line this morning. Video / Mitch Powell
70 years on, hundreds gather at Tangiwai railway memorial
More than 300 people gathered at the site of the Tangiwai railway disaster.
'It should never be forgotten': Tangiwai service marks 70th anniversary
A train will retrace the original Wellington-Auckland express route to Tangiwai.
KiwiRail charged after Interislander ferry loses power in Cook Strait
The Kaitaki lost power and came close to running aground in January last year.
'The scene from hell': Survivors reveal the true horror of NZ's worst rail disaster
A six-part series on the train crash that rocked New Zealand.
$200 billion deficit: Why our 'Number 8 wire' philosophy is costing NZ
This country has a habit of failing to invest in infrastructure.
Tangiwai 70th anniversary to be marked with national memorial service
The service will be held on January 21, 2024.
Tangiwai memorial service back on track after Herald inquiry
KiwiRail decides to postpone repairs after a Herald call.
'Lightning and thunder in the middle of the day': Are we ready for Ruapehu's next eruption?
Our biggest active volcano is due to blow again - what damage might it cause?
Escape from death: The words that saved a rail crash survivor's life
A passenger's haunting story from episode three of Tangiwai: A Forgotten History.
'Carriages torn apart like sardine cans' - photographer's view of 'eerie' Tangiwai crash scene
A newsman describes the crash scene in episode two of Tangiwai: A Forgotten History
'She died in my arms': Tangiwai survivor recalls 'scene from hell'
Witnesses share their stories in episode one of Tangiwai: A Forgotten History
New Zealanders' Tangiwai memories
New Zealanders speak about their memories of the Tangiwai disaster. Video / Dean Purcell
'The scene from hell': Survivors reveal the true horror of NZ's worst rail disaster
A six-part series on the train crash that rocked New Zealand.
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.
Lucky escape as train collides with car in Southland
A person suffered moderate injuries in crash.
Indian passenger trains collide, killing 13 and injuring 25
The incoming train slammed into a stationary train in Vizianagaram, in Andhra Pradesh.
'Enough is enough': Student calls for safety measures at rail crossings following tragedy
"School kids have the right to be safe going to and from school," Gia Nelson said.
Train collides with car in Canterbury
The crash is the third incident involving a train in the region this week.
'Vibing along': Mum's tribute to teen fatally struck by train while listening to music
Shaun Reynolds, 18, died while 'vibing along to his music dancing along the train tracks'.
'She was just so young': Grieving mum of schoolgirl hit by train speaks of heartbreak
'It’s awful to go to her grave and to know that she’s there and we’re leaving her there.'