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The Southerner Returns: Dunedin Railways and Great Journeys New Zealand Celebrate Success of Special Rail Experience

July 9, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dunedin Railways is celebrating the phenomenal public response to The Southerner’s highly anticipated return this October, with its three-day Christchurch to Dunedin rail package, including the Taieri Gorge, nearly sold out.

A view of railroad tracks in Helensville, New Zealand.

Off the Rails: New Zealand Man Heads to Court Over Theft

May 13, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A 64-year-old New Zealand man will appear in Pukekohe District Court on June 12, charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of railway sleepers.

A video still of the Kingston Flyer in Kingston, New Zealand.

‘Fanning Friday: April 4, 2025: The Kingston Flyer

April 4, 2025 Todd DeFeo

‘Fanning Friday is a new feature where we share videos and photos new and old. Today’s video of The Kingston Flyer was filmed last month in Kingston, New Zealand.

New Interislander Ferries in New Zealand Will Have Rail Capacity

April 1, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Two new Interislander ferries will enter service on the Cook Strait by Christmas 2029, New Zealand officials said.

New Zealand Police Continue to Probe Invercargill Fatality

March 18, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Zealand Police are continuing to investigate a train fatality in Invercargill, including work on the ongoing formal identification process.

New Zealand Police: Person Killed in Invercargill Train Incident

March 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A pedestrian died after they were struck by a freight train in Invercargill, New Zealand.

Person Killed by Train Near Hamilton, New Zealand

March 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A young female struck by a train in Matamata, New Zealand, has died from her injuries, authorities said.

New Zealand Completes First Trip Through Full Length of Auckland’s City Rail Link Tunnels

February 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Officials said a test train had made its first trip through the full length of Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) tunnels.

KiwiRail to Blitz Network Upgrades Over Summer Closures

December 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

While many Kiwis are looking forward to a well-earned summer break, KiwiRail teams are ramping up in preparation for their busiest Christmas closure period to date.

Great Journeys New Zealand Brings Back The Southerner

December 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Great Journeys New Zealand is reviving a popular rail route next year for a strictly limited time only, allowing guests to relive a nostalgic journey from the past.