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A view of railroad tracks in Helensville, New Zealand.

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

Person Killed by Train Near Hamilton, New Zealand

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

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

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

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.

KiwiRail Unveils New DM Locomotives in Christchurch

KiwiRail recently unveiled the first of its new hi-tech locomotives in Christchurch.