New ZealandAnchor drop almost certainly prevented casualty in 2023 ferry emergencyThe ship's crew raced against the clock to prevent a maritime disaster.07 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandPerson rescued after going overboard from Bluebridge ferry in Cook StraitFerry operators say a person was recovered 'quickly and safely' from the water. 27 Apr 01:04 AM
New ZealandPerson rescued after going overboard in Cook StraitA person has been rescued after going overboard from a ferry in the Cook Strait.Watch27 Apr 12:59 AM
OpinionCraig Stevens: NZ is surrounded by ocean energy. Just what would it take to tap it?14 Apr 06:00 PM
Sport'New Zealanders are right behind Jono': Threats fail to derail record swim attempt31 Mar 11:13 PM
New ZealandMaritime NZ detains Bluebridge's Connemara ferry in Wellington after inspection30 Mar 05:33 PM
New ZealandBluebridge cancels five sailings this weekend after technical issues found onboard21 Mar 02:34 AM
New ZealandGreens warn of 'perfect storm' as Cook Strait ferry failures hit travellers, freight14 Mar 01:56 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail hopes to have stricken Kaiārahi ferry sailing by next week after technical fault12 Mar 06:55 PM
WellingtonPeters floats boosting Interislander spare-parts stock after fault cuts KiwiRail to one ferryNew ferries are not due until 2029, leaving years of reliance on older vessels.12 Mar 05:15 AM
WellingtonSupply chain issues expected as ferry fault takes Interislander down to one vesselThe freight industry warns that ageing ferries leave the vital link increasingly fragile. 11 Mar 03:47 AM
New ZealandDisciplined performance: Kiwirail profit surges on higher freight, lower costsRevenue grew 4% to $537m while operating costs dropped 6% to $464.4m.27 Feb 04:48 AM
WellingtonHow big did it get? Monster Cook Strait wave vanishes from records after storm snaps buoy looseA mammoth 13.6m wave was recorded in the Cook Strait - but was it real?18 Feb 04:43 AM
WellingtonGovt announces review into 'completely unacceptable' Wellington sewerage plant failureSenior figures from the water services sector will probe what went wrong.16 Feb 01:16 AM
WellingtonWellington Water chairman quits after 'catastrophic' sewage spillThe Moa Point wastewater treatment plant failed last week, sending sewage into the sea.14 Feb 06:50 PM
WellingtonUnion calls for urgent welfare check on crew stuck on former ferry AratereMaritime Union wants Maritime NZ to board the ship and check crew welfare.12 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandSewage crisis eases as Wellington wastewater flows return to Cook Strait outfallRaw sewage had flowed directly into the South Coast for several days.05 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandBluebridge ferry to recommence sailing after days of disruptionSix sailings were cancelled over the weekend, with next bookings nearly two weeks away. 12 Jan 12:34 AM
New ZealandBluebridge cancels all Connemara sailings through to TuesdayBluebridge warns more sailings next week may be axed and will contact customers.11 Jan 03:45 AM
Wellington'Pretty stressful': Ferry passengers finally disembark after fault strands 200 overnightA passenger said they got little sleep due to update announcements about the issue.08 Jan 09:37 PM
New ZealandGold Coast tops list as Rotorua travel takes off againTravel agent says 'convenience' is driving the trend. 25 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandInterislander ferry to resume sailings after 'technical issue' in Cook StraitThe ferry was forced to turn back to Wellington mid-sailing yesterday.12 Dec 09:34 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry turns back to Wellington after mid-Strait technical issueHarbour master Grant Nalder said there was no safety risk to anyone aboard.12 Dec 08:19 AM
WellingtonPeters unveils new ferries, blames costly consultants for past budget blowoutsPeters says the $596m deal for two hybrid ferries has saved taxpayers billions.19 Nov 03:01 AM
New Zealand‘Assuming the worst’: Ferry measles cluster rises to five, patient zero foundHealth officials are urging all October 3 passengers to check for symptoms.24 Oct 04:16 AM
New ZealandMeasles alert after ferry trip sparks nationwide exposure warningHealth NZ says six active measles cases are confirmed across the country.23 Oct 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonNZ’s new ferries could unwittingly fund China’s Navy, analysts warnIt follows NZ's spy agency raising concerns that Chinese spying on our infrastructure.15 Oct 04:58 AM
New ZealandInside the Govt’s end-of-year to-do list - and what could prove most difficultA decision on introducing local council rates caps is due before December.07 Oct 04:17 AM
New ZealandMystery remains over Cook Strait mayday call that sparked $11,000 searchThe mayday call reported two people were aboard a sinking boat near Karori Rock.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s remarkable': Memorial seat lost in floods turns up across strait months laterJack Robertson’s mother says the chair now faces the island where family are buried.12 Sep 08:00 AM
EnergyTranspower to spend $1.1b on Cook Strait link upgrade The power grid operator has applied to the Commerce Commission for approval.09 Sep 02:37 AM
PoliticsShipbuilder selected for two new Cook Strait ferriesRail Minister Winston Peters won't say who the supplier is just yet. 02 Sep 09:39 PM
