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Dunedin Railways Adds Reimagined Deep Stream Stop on Taieri Gorge Journey

December 11, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire
Dunedin Railways has launched a reimagined stop at Deep Stream on its world-famous Taieri Gorge journey — featuring a guided bridge walk and an extraordinary photo opportunity of the train crossing the historic structure.

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KiwiRail Installs New Level Crossing on Historic Kingston Branch

November 12, 2025 The Turntable
KiwiRail’s Lower South Island infrastructure team has installed a new level crossing on the Kingston Branch Line to support the planned Kingston Village subdivision on the Otago–Southland border.

A view of railroad tracks in Helensville, New Zealand.
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New Zealand Police Seek Information About Stolen Sleepers

October 1, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire
New Zealand Police are seeking information from the public about a spate of thefts that have occurred across the wider Whangārei area over the past two months.

World

Alstom Awarded Wellington, New Zealand Contract for Battery Trains, Maintenance

September 10, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Greater Wellington Regional Council has awarded Alstom a more than $1 million NZD contract for the design, manufacture and supply of 18 Adessia Stream B battery-electric multiple unit 5-car trains and 35 years of FlexCare Perform fleet maintenance.

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Dunedin Railways Expands Summer Schedule and Opens Station Office Seven Days a Week

September 2, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire
Dunedin Railways is entering an exciting new chapter this summer, announcing an expanded service schedule and the reopening of its Station Office at the city’s iconic Dunedin Railway Station.

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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.
World

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.
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‘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.

World

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.

KiwiRail
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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.

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