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Coal train derailment near Ōtira prompts major safety investigation
The train stopped inside the Ōtira Tunnel after at least one wagon derailed.
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Fresh industrial action issued for Interislander with cargo loading, work callback ban
The industrial action won't affect passengers or any non-KiwiRail cargo.
'Near miss': Trainee driver stops train 5m from where worker had been kneeling on tracks
Investigators found a rail protection officer used an unauthorised safety system.
Costco's second store mapped out for Drury
Auckland Council says no plans have been lodged yet for the Costco Drury resource consent.
Political stop-start has cost $11.8b in infrastructure waste
New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit is estimated at $210 billion.
Porirua man charged over copper theft that disrupted Wellington trains
Kilometres of copper have gone missing from the rail network in recent months.
A tale of two tunnels (the one the Govt helped with went $2b over budget)
OPINION: Anybody heard of too many cooks spoiling the broth?
A century in the making: Auckland's rail revolution begins
The City Rail Link will open to passengers on September 13.
Lucky Sunday: Is this the new CRL opening date?
Government keen for delayed project be fully opened before the election.
Winston Peters marks the official opening of Drury and Paerātā railway stations
Winston Peters marked the official opening of the Drury and Paerātā stations this afternoon. Video / NZ Herald
'Not something the Govt needs to do': Seymour questions Peters’ ferry plan
Act leader's remarks come a day after confirmation the new fleet would not be privatised.
Peters bracing for backlash from ‘snivelling wokesters’ over new ferry name
Rail Minister Winston Peters revealed the new names for two future ferries today.
Winston Peters reveals names of future Cook Straight ferries
Minister for Rail Winston Peters preps for backlash from "snivelling wokesters" over new ferry name. Video / Mark Mitchell
Peters explored new Interislander ferry after saying short term fix 'would not make sense'
A letter shows he asked officials to look into buying or chartering a third ferry.
Auckland rail network closed as CRL loop gets last push to finish line
The four-day Matariki shutdown marks the final rehearsal for the CRL.
City Rail Link: What morning peak hour will look like at Karanga-a-Hape Station | Ryan Bridge TODAY
After a $2 billion cost blowout, Herald NOW reporter Katie Oliver checks out a new City Rail Link station during rehearsals. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Copper thieves strike Auckland train line, affecting signals and sparking delays, cancellations
'Theft of this nature typically leads to serious disruption', KiwiRail says.
‘Enormous risk’ as copper thefts spike on rail network due to booming scrap market
Kilometres of copper have gone missing from the rail network in recent months.
Fire crews respond to reported fire on platform at Waitemata Train Station, Downtown Auckland
Firefighters responded to a reported fire on a platform at Waitemata Station in downtown Auckland, with Police speaking to persons of interest last night. Video / NZ Herald
KiwiRail kept ferry resilience warnings secret until Ombudsman intervened
Previously secret advice warned retiring Aratere would weaken Cook Strait resilience.
Copper thieves in train tunnel caused Wellington commuter chaos
The thieves fled the scene before police could arrive, KiwiRail said.
KiwiRail contractor stood down over 'major' rail faults, retrained and working again
KiwiRail tested 70 of 470 welds since Christmas, finding no new defects.
Preventable Rangitata Rail Bridge collapse could’ve had ‘catastrophic’ consequences - TAIC
TAIC found KiwiRail ignored its own red-alert weather thresholds.
Upgrade that could have prevented Wellington train crash stalled due to cost
Funding constraints mean progress on the long-touted project stalled in February.