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Here We Go Again
Lyttelton Port of Christchurch has sustained further damage and KiwiRail has suspended all train services between Ashburton, Springfield and Waipara in the South...
Is Kapiti Coast SH1 Quake Proof?
A Wellington group is today asking whether SH1 needs to be moved in case earthquake-hit residents in the capital can’t escape north - especially in relation...
Free Buses For Quake Memorial
Auckland Transport, NZ Bus and Ritchies are providing free bus services for people attending the Christchurch memorial service in Auckland Domain this Friday. Both...
Odds Change For CBD Link
Even the most optimistic betting person would have to admit the odds have worsened for Auckland getting the CBD rail link when it was expected. The government seems...
Chch Port, Tunnel, Rail Update
While our thoughts are focused personally on those still trapped, missing and all Canterbury folk suffering, here’s an update on transport links damage and...
Christchurch Quake Tragedy 65+ dead
Thoughts are with the people of Christchurch and outlying areas at this sad time when at least 65 lives have been lost, buses crushed under rubble, houses...
Kaikoura Slip Almost Done
More progress tonight on the Kaikoura slip. Both lanes of State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura are opening. NZTA says the severe weather affecting many parts of the...
Trucks, Rail Moves Again In South
Traffic is flowing once again on State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura after the highway was closed for nearly a week ago by a massive land slip last Friday night. NZTA’s...
Rail Freight Can Move Thurs Night
In the South island, KiwiRail hopes to re-open the Main North Line to rail traffic tomorow night almost a week after it was closed by a massive slip south of Kaikoura. KiwiRail...
Kaikoura Slip 24 Hrs To Go
Workers have been using diggers to remove material from near the top of the huge slip south of Kaikoura face since early yesterday, and have now worked their way...
Minister: We’re Committed To Rail
Transport minister Steven Joyce said this morning that the government is committed to a future for rail, but the commitment will need the support of everyone with...
Bad Slip Shows NZ Vulnerable
The bad slip at Kaikoura , that will take days to clear, has prompted the Maritime Union to say it highlights the reliance on heavy trucking and the rundown of...
Abseilers Tackle Slip
KiwiRail says it’s working around the clock to get freight to Christchurch while the Main North Line remains closed by a large slip south of Kaikoura. The...
Slip Halts Rail, Road For Days
A major 100 metre long slip 15k south of Kaikoura is now causing more difficulties for rail and roading in the quake-hit south and no one knows how long it will...
Last South Highway Re-Opens
The last remaining Canterbury highway closed by last Saturday’s earthquake has partially re-opened. State Highway 74, a key route into the Port of Lyttelton,...
Lyttelton Tunnel Closures
Lyttelton Tunnel will be periodically closed to traffic in the days ahead in order to allow for the safe passage of fuel and gas trucks through the tunnel. Delays...
Aftershocks Worry South Trains
Continuing aftershocks in the Canterbury region are causing concern for moving trains. All lines are now open and KiwiRail reports stable conditions overnight, but...
Canterbury Highway May Re-Open
The last remaining highway in Canterbury closed by earthquake damage may open later today. State Highway 74, one of the main routes into the Port of Lyttelton, has...
South Rail Damage $2m
Latest: Aftershocks worry Kiwirail trains Rail has got off relatively OK - in the big picture- from the weekend’s Christchurch earthquake -and the...
Lyttelton Tunnel Re-Opens
The Christchurch state of emergency has been extended for another 7 days after today’s big 5,1 aftershock. NZTA had closed the Lyttelton Tunnel this morning...
Chch Mayor: “Stay Home”
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker told residents today to avoid travelling around the district today. He has called for calm following this morning’s major 5.1 aftershock...
Aftershocks Stop South Rail
The Tranz Alpine service will not be resuming today after all. The continuing aftershocks mean all train services have been stopped in central Canterbury and other...
Christchurch Buses Start Again
Some Christchurch bus services are operating again this morning. But aftershocks overnight have prompted re-inspection of rail. Metro bus services are operating...
Port Damage Tens Of Millions
Lyttelton port damage is going to run into tens of millions of dollars to repair. The port says it’s sustained ‘significant damage’ from Saturday...
Sth Island Rail Nearly Fixed
South Island’s rail lines are slowly getting back into action after the weekend earthquake. The main line south of Christchurch is open and most remaining...
