New Zealand

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

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

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

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