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City Rail Link opening date officially revealed - but billboards got in first

Aucklanders will get faster, more frequent trains from 13 September, after billboards leaked the $5.5 billion rail link's opening date early.

By RNZ • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Auckland Transport

Auckland City Rail Link set to open on 13 September

After years of disruption, passengers will gain quicker journeys and better city access when the underground rail link begins service on 13 September.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Supply Chain

KiwiRail to run new Cook Strait ferries Kupe & Cook

The state-owned rail operator will keep control of the crucial Cook Strait freight link, with taxpayer support for the scheme capped at GBP £0.8 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Public Transport stories

Physical Security

Gunnebo to sell Entrance Control unit to ASSA ABLOY

Completion in the fourth quarter of 2026 would leave Gunnebo focused on safe storage, while ASSA ABLOY expands its access systems offering.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

Aurionpro names David Maitland as Chief Strategy Officer

Expansion in Europe and the Americas is now a priority as Aurionpro adds a senior transit executive to drive growth beyond its home market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Smart Cities

Personalised fan experiences top 2030 World Cup study

Supporters want tailored journeys over stadium spectacle at the 2030 FIFA World Cup, as 40% backed personalisation in Designit's survey.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Bir named among world's top fintechs in neobanking

The ranking puts Azerbaijan's digital finance sector on a global stage, as Bir becomes the first South Caucasus firm to join CNBC's neobanking list.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Bir partners UnionPay to widen Azerbaijan card use

UnionPay cardholders in Azerbaijan will soon be able to pay at more merchants as Bir expands acceptance across its banking and eCommerce network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

Flix expands Klarna payments across 21 US & Europe markets

Travellers on Flix services in 21 markets can now spread ticket costs over time as Klarna rolls out across Europe and the US.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Disabled shoppers face barriers despite new EU law

Retailers risk losing disabled customers as 87% still cannot complete a typical shopping journey independently, a report finds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Digital Transformation

Hyundai Card launches Alphabet Card for younger spenders

Younger South Koreans could get clearer savings on everyday spending as category-based credit cards gain ground over broad rewards schemes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Smart Cities

Ericsson wins Queensland private 5G rail network contract

Queensland's rail upgrade is set to gain dedicated digital communications as Ericsson helps underpin new train control on the Sunshine Coast line.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Wearables

Hisense launches open-ear HiClips earbuds in Australia

The move widens Hisense's Australian consumer electronics push beyond TVs and appliances, as open-ear audio gains traction with commuters and runners.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month