New ZealandBluebridge’s new Cook Strait ferry Livia arrives in WellingtonBluebridge’s new ferry the Livia received a “tug spray welcome” as it sailed into the capital this morning. Video / Mark MitchellWatch03 Jul 12:58 AM
WellingtonWatch: New Cook Strait ferry sails into Wellington, greeted with a 'tug spray'Chocolate fish and coffee was on offer for those watching the arrival.02 Jul 09:06 PM
New Zealand'On autopilot': Peters criticises Treasury's ferry adviceWinston Peters disagreed with Treasury, citing higher economic value.24 Jun 11:46 PM
New ZealandNZ Media Council upholds complaint over inaccurate NZ Herald ferry bullet points16 Jun 09:03 PM
New ZealandFrosts for Auckland? MetService predicts sub-zero temps for next couple of days07 Jun 07:36 AM
New ZealandInter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap05 Jun 10:50 PM
PremiumPoliticsGovt considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferries05 Jun 05:00 PM
EnergyMajor power cables linking North, South Islands near end of life, $1.4b replacement mooted07 May 01:41 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Tree just tried to take me out' - Woman barely escapes being crushed by branch01 May 06:30 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail to retire Aratere ferry in $120m cost-saving decisionThe Aratere will be retired this year to allow for new port construction.30 Apr 06:37 AM
New ZealandTwo new Cook Strait ferries planned and Hipkins calls out Winston Peters | NZ Herald News UpdateTwo new Cook Strait ferries planned by the end of 2029 and Chris Hipkins criticises Winston Peters over his attitude to diversity. Video / NZ Herald, Getty ImagesWatch31 Mar 07:04 PM
PoliticsLuxon grilled over ferries, Green MP's posts at post-Cabinet stand-upLuxon was joined by Brooke van Velden.31 Mar 02:48 AM
Politics‘Saving the taxpayer billions’: Peters reveals new ferries to replace ailing fleetWinston Peters will announce the next steps to replace ageing Interislander ferries.31 Mar 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOmbudsman changes mind, asks KiwiRail to release ‘excessive’ consultant spendIt's a complete turnaround from the Ombudsman's decision two months ago.28 Mar 12:01 AM
AnalysisGeorgina CampbellGeorgina Campbell: Looming ferry decision one of the most significant for coalition GovtANALYSIS: Shipyards will soon be shortlisted and detailed ship specifications revealed.23 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandBluebridge makes major Cook Strait ferry announcementThe replacement ship increases vehicle capacity by 10% and boosts passenger capacity.21 Mar 01:53 AM
New ZealandMissing Cook Strait jetskier named as search efforts continueAndrew Walker, 68, went missing while jetskiing on February 3.21 Mar 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellNicola Willis had ferry paper ready to take to Cabinet before the power shiftedIt never made it to the table as scheduled due to 'ongoing discussions with ministers'.12 Mar 10:45 PM
New ZealandFerry sailings cancelled due to large swells in Cook StraitA southerly swell is expected to rise to 4m. 12 Mar 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPorts ‘reluctant’ to work with KiwiRail after mega-ferry fallout It was hoped a new company would provide a pathway for a trusted approach to negotiations.10 Mar 11:00 PM
Politics'Respect and gratitude': Winston Peters woos jilted ferry builder with Korean War talkPeters paved things over with Hyundai by reminding them of New Zealand's wartime aid.06 Mar 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Documents prove Willis too hasty in cancelling ferry contractOPINION: The Finance Minister should have pressed pause, rather than scrapping iRex.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellWillis told to renegotiate with shipbuilder three months after cancelling mega-ferriesHyundai Mipo Dockyard is back at the table after a 'charming' meeting with Winston Peters.04 Mar 04:58 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialWarships and ferries leave troubled waters for Peters to calm in Asia - EditorialOPINION: Time is ticking for a solution on Cook Strait ferries as warships sail nearby.01 Mar 08:00 PM
PoliticsHyundai back in contention for Cook Strait ferries after Peters talksThe Government last year cancelled an order with Hyundai to build two mega ferries, 28 Feb 08:39 PM
New ZealandMan walking off Cook Strait ferry caught with suitcase full of vacuum-packed cannabisPolice also recovered more than $12,000 in cash and a BB gun resembling a Glock pistol.28 Feb 03:15 AM
New ZealandStranded: No timeline for Bluebridge ferry’s mechanical fix'There's a lot of people sitting at the equestrian park in Blenheim, scrambling.'27 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandTreasury receives ‘encouraging’ private-sector response for Cook Strait ferry ideasThe deadline for proposals is 6pm tonight. 27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOmbudsman reconsiders KiwiRail’s bid to keep ‘excessive’ consultant spend secretFinance Minister Nicola Willis has said the cost is 'excessive and not justifiable'. 18 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters reveals who’s in charge of new Cook Strait ferry companyThe company will negotiate procurement contracts for two new inter-island ferries. 17 Feb 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Couldn't locate him': Caves, rocks searched in hunt for missing Cook Strait jetskier'At this time there has been no sign of the missing man,' police said.07 Feb 02:08 AM
New ZealandVolunteers join police in search for missing jetskier in Cook StraitThe man disappeared while trying to cross the strait on a jetski.05 Feb 06:13 PM
