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1000-tonne freight train and passenger trip nearly collide at stop sign
A freight train travelled 50m past a stop signal before halting near Westfield.
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Anchor drop almost certainly prevented casualty in 2023 ferry emergency
The ship's crew raced against the clock to prevent a maritime disaster.
‘A no‑brainer’: Tauranga passenger rail push gaining steam
But authorities point to big barriers for a regional passenger or commuter service.
Interislander almost doubles fuel surcharge for commercial vehicles
'I absolutely think it's going to keep going up': Truck fuel surcharge doubles to 54.4%.
Runaway wagons at Port Otago prompt call to improve safety
Workers were found to have not been properly trained in braking systems.
Auckland Mayor tells truckies to drive at night to save on fuel
Mainfreight boss Don Braid says KiwiRail is 'missing in action' on extra rail.
Inside the final timetable testing for Auckland's City Rail Link
Trains ran every four to five minutes in a simulated peak hour at Te Waihorotiu.
NZ rail route named among world's most visually stunning train journeys
The high-rating journey takes in spectacular mountain views along with forests and gorges.
'Huge milestone': Cyclone repair works finished on SH2 in Hawke’s Bay
A major milestone for Hawke's Bay has been reached after years of road works.
'Delays, cancellations': Auckland trains hit by disruptions after 'nationwide' failure
It comes as Auckland’s network is set for full closures during the Easter long weekend.
Train driver on phone in near miss as report warns of nationwide safety gap
The trains missed the hi-rail vehicle at Kereone by three and a half minutes.
Peter Reidy: A post CRL rail strategy to keep Auckland trains running
A new 6.5km Third Main line lets freight and passenger trains bypass each other.
'Absolute idiocy': Tennis player runs in front of train to retrieve ball
A witness said his heart was in his mouth watching the incident unfold.
Greens warn of 'perfect storm' as Cook Strait ferry failures hit travellers, freight
Replacement ferries are not expected to arrive on the Cook Strait until 2029.
KiwiRail hopes to have stricken Kaiārahi ferry sailing by next week after technical fault
About 1300 vehicles face disruption, with refunds and rebookings being offered.
Peters floats boosting Interislander spare-parts stock after fault cuts KiwiRail to one ferry
New ferries are not due until 2029, leaving years of reliance on older vessels.
KiwiRail director quits board two years early after only months in role
Scott O'Donnell will step down from the KiwiRail board on March 24 after seven months.
Woman trips and falls onto rail tracks, train makes emergency stop
'While they were on the ground, the level crossing bells and barrier arms activated.'
Disciplined performance: Kiwirail profit surges on higher freight, lower costs
Revenue grew 4% to $537m while operating costs dropped 6% to $464.4m.
Cyclist breaks shoulder and pelvis on Gisborne cycleway rail gap, fixes underway
Eastland Port will fill the track gap and add anti-slip coating this month.
Auckland trains back on schedule after ‘faulty’ track work fixed
Auckland Transport had warned of 'frustrating' train delays.
'An ongoing inconvenience': Auckland rail shut again for Waitangi long weekend
The closure follows weeks of summer rail disruption for City Rail Link-related upgrades.
How one train captures the South Island’s spirit in just five hours
The TranzAlpine crosses the South Island from Christchurch to Greymouth.
From sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich-listers most people have never heard of
The Richardson Group's wealth was reported at $600 million this year.
KiwiRail issues warning after young people on tracks force train to stop
Police say the two young people fled the Bell Street crossing before officers arrived.
KiwiRail fined more than $200,000 after worker injured in preventable fall
Myles Dyeming spent days in a coma and his recovery from the fall took 10 months.
Generate Wealth Weekly: What assets the Crown should keep, and what it could sell
Net core Crown debt is forecast to climb above $230b by 2028.
Fran O’Sullivan: Why timid Kiwi directors are holding back growth
OPINION: We need to delve deeper into New Zealand's under-performance at a board level.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Asset recycling - a good call, but no cash cow
A closer look at what the Government actually owns.
Big test ahead: Govt eyes private model for $1b Marsden Point rail link
More than 70 organisations have shown interest in building the 19km rail link.