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'We aren't going to grow our way out': Treasury urges asset sales as it sounds alarm over Govt finances
Agency says the Government could better manage its $571 billion portfolio of assets.
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New drug and alcohol rules for aviation: Tester says more opiates being abused
More companies will need to have drug and alcohol testing policies.
The country's most hit overbridge
KiwiRail confirmed it's the most struck bridge in NZ, with 13 known strikes a year.
Crown's Cook Strait ferry-buying company has $11m shopping list
The ferry-buying firm sets sail with an $11m purse for staff, contractors and consultants.
Mocked in life, unwanted in death? Cook Strait ferry Aratere may be unsellable
KiwiRail says it's considering selling it, but documents show there is little interest.
'The two of us will go together': Ship master's sadness on troubled ferry's final voyage
There were mixed emotions on board, with some staff losing their jobs.
Aratere makes last voyage after three decades
In 2011, it was extended to increase passenger capacity to 650.
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.
Highest-paid public sector chairs – how they compare with the private sector
A big payday looms for public sector board chairs – who gets what?
One in serious condition after ute collides with train
Emergency services were called to the scene just after 4am.
KiwiRail confirms final sailing date for retiring ferry
The Aratere's final Cook Strait sailing departs Picton at 11am on August 18.
Map oversight: Major Auckland road misnamed in CRL reveal
Auckland Transport mislabelled Lambie Drive as 'Lambie Ave' on the new map.
'Turn up and go': Auckland trains to run every 4-5 minutes at peak
Auckland's new network will double the number of residents within 30 minutes of the city.
Peter Reidy: Why KiwiRail's bold electrification plan is crucial for NZ's future
Development should be seen through a transport lens rather than road v rail.
KiwiRail bans 2500 workers from using sleep meds citing safety concerns
Some rotating shift workers rely on the meds to help them sleep.
Watch: Close call as ute nearly hit by heritage train
Ute driver so fast 'he wouldn't have been able to stop if he wanted to' – witness.
New KiwiRail director linked to firm that donated $20k to NZ First
Dynes Transport received an $8 million Govt loan for a transport hub in Mosgiel.
'Special ceiling': sun and moon art adorn new Auckland train station
'Representing the history of this area. This ridgeline was a kauri forest.' - Barry Potter
Watch: New Cook Strait ferry sails into Wellington, greeted with a 'tug spray'
Chocolate fish and coffee was on offer for those watching the arrival.
Peters opens door to part-privatisation of ferries, but doesn't want to walk through it
Cabinet has agreed to explore part-privatisation once the ferries arrive.
Watch: First look inside City Rail Link’s unique new Te Waihorotiu Station
'No other train station in the world will look like this,' says CRL CEO Patrick Brockie.
Where did 8000 passengers go? The latest forecasts for $5.5b City Rail Link
The initial capacity is lower than earlier forecasts of 27,000 passengers.
'Preventable': Auckland rail crew unaware of missing track before tunnel derailment
Key staff failed to communicate missing tracks, leading to the preventable accident.
Treasury 'got it wrong' predicting KiwiRail to fall short of financial target, Winston Peters says
'Treasury were cautious given the economic conditions, but the company delivered.'
KiwiRail charged over Aratere ferry grounding
The ferry grounded on June 21, 2024, with 47 people on board.
Ferry breakdown leaves passengers stranded overnight near Wellington
KiwiRail cancelled two sailings to allow for further testing after the breakdown.
Emergency services swarm scene after truck-train crash in South Auckland
One person has been taken to hospital.
Watch: 'Disturbing' findings as almost half NZ drivers fail to stop at railway crossings
95% of collisions and 73% of near misses at crossings with flashing lights and bells.
Car collides into North Island train
Nearly half of New Zealand motorists do not always stop at level crossing Stop signs.
Govt considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferries
The first new ship to service Cook Strait is expected to arrive in February 2029.