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Copper thieves strike Auckland train line, affecting signals and sparking delays, cancellations
'Theft of this nature typically leads to serious disruption', KiwiRail says.
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
'Everyone’s going to be late': Commuters stuck on train after truck blocks level crossing
A truck broke down over the Ōpaheke level crossing about 8.20am.
Upgrade that could have prevented Wellington train crash stalled due to cost
Funding constraints mean progress on the long-touted project stalled in February.
What caused Wellington's train incident which injured several passengers? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Wellington Regional Council deputy chair Ros Connelly explains more about the incident. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Nothing to fear on Wellington trains after derailment, official says
Investigators from KiwiRail and TAIC are examining the cause of the derailment.
Concrete block stopped runaway Wellington train crashing into someone's backyard
Investigators from KiwiRail and TAIC are examining the cause of last night's derailment.
'Huge boom': Six taken to hospital after train derailment on Wellington line
Metlink says the cause of the incident is 'unknown' and an investigation is underway.
From light rail to new ferries – whopping cost of stop-start infrastructure projects revealed
New research finds delays and uncertainty cost taxpayers an estimated $11.8 billion.
'Previous Governments let it rot': Peters trumpets $1b Budget funding for rail
Winston Peters says it's about putting rail assets to work once again.
Letters: Something needs to be done to stop public transport violence
OPINION: The Warriors should not entertain ideas of moving permanently to Eden Park.
Auckland locks in 7.9% rates rise to fund CRL – costing average person $320 a year
The 7.9% rates increase will almost entirely be used to fund the City Rail Link.
'Totally furious': Councillors hit out at CRL overspend claim by ex-CEO 'paid $940k a year'
The price of the $5.5b rail link could have been halved, its former CEO has claimed.
Dream trips on sale: Fiji escape, Vietnam journeys and vintage NSW rail tour
From laid-back escapes to unforgettable adventures, where will you go next?
Editorial: Could regional passenger trains make a comeback?
OPINION: Tickets for the Kaimai Express heritage trip sold out within 48 hours.
Letters: Maybe a grand coalition is the right idea and might fix our Super problem?
OPINION: David Kirk has all the leadership qualities of a Prime Minister, one reader says.
City Rail Link blowout - project could have been half the price
Former City Rail Link boss says project could have been half the price but would have looked very different.
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%.
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.
NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, April 13, 2026
Morning Headlines | Government says 'no room for complacency' in Cyclone Vaianu response, and Auckland's rail network closed for testing | Monday, April 13, 2026.
Body corporate broke law on Newmarket cladding levies, tribunal finds
How the body corporate allocated costs to reclad the huge buildings was central to case.
Brad Tiller: KiwiSaver and infrastructure prosperity
OPINION: By 2030 KiwiSaver, ACC and the NZ Super Fund will hold over $300b in savings.
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.
Letters: Modern warfare is mechanical and faceless
OPINION: Chris Hipkins defending himself was reminiscent of the 'podium of truth'.
All aboard the ‘Crusaders Express’: Fans can take train to new covered stadium
The rail service will run from Rolleston and Rangiora for various Super Rugby games.
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.
Police push back on permanent City Rail Link patrols as opening nears
The $5.5b City Rail Link is pencilled in to open in September this year.
Auckland CBD office vacancies fall for first time since 2022 in market turning point
The 275,000sq m of vacant offices equals 27 rugby fields. But vacancy rates fell lately.