New ZealandHolidaymakers stranded as Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelledGusts of up to 50 knots are forecast over the next two days. 03 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandInside Cook Strait ferry’s new lounge: The perks, cost & ‘child-free bliss’Bluebridge and Interislander report strong summer bookings despite political uncertainty.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandVehicles damaged, one injured on Interislander ferry sailingKiwiRail said one person has been injured on the Cook Strait crossing.27 Dec 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier Port’s ferry proposal resurfaces as possible solution for Winston PetersWellington's port says the proposal is self-serving and would strip its container traffic.24 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry Kaiārahi resumes sailing after fault fixedA technical issue delayed the ferry in Wellington Harbour.23 Dec 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Extremely wasteful': Cook Strait ferry ministerial advisory group paid $300,000Two 220m ships were recommended but no contract has been signed.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: My answer to the Cook Strait ferry problemOPINION: Ferries dilemma reveals deeper port strategy issues.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: How Winston Peters regained control of Cook Strait ferriesPeters is back at the helm and going back to the drawing board.16 Dec 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: How political bottlenecks stalled Kiwirail's ferry plansOPINION: Ferry saga shows politicians should be kept from commercial decision-making.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: What does 'rail-enabled' ferries mean and can KiwiRail survive without them?KiwiRail has changed its tune as to how its freight business might be affected. 12 Dec 10:21 PM
New Zealand'Everything in the mix': Winston Peters says rail-enabled ferries still a possibilityPeters says rail should be regarded as a critical part of New Zealand's infrastructure.11 Dec 10:00 PM
Politics'Omnishambles': Government's ferry plan slammed, calls for Nicola Willis to resignWinston Peters named Rail Minister; new ferries delayed, costs and specs still unclear.11 Dec 06:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Ferry flop - Govt reveals it still hasn't sorted its ship outOPINION: What has the Govt been doing in the year since it cancelled the mega-ferries?11 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandD-day for Interislander, Government to reveal new Cook Strait ferriesThe Government has promised the plan will be cheaper than the cancelled mega-ferries.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNicola Willis on looming ferry decisionFinance Minister Nicola Willis says an announcement on the Cook Strait ferries will be made later in the week. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Dec 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellGovt to announce future of Cook Strait ferries after year of uncertaintyANALYSIS: Ministers have promised a cheaper alternative to KiwiRail's mega ferries.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLabour MP Arena Williams: A second summer – and still no new ferriesOPINION: NZ still remains without a reliable Cook Strait connection.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Govt survives under scrutiny, but crisis in health becoming undeniableAgainst all odds, the Government walked away from this week largely unscathed.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail bosses says negotiations to exit mega ferry contract will extend into next yearMeanwhile, the Government is poised to announce its new plan for Cook Strait transport. 05 Dec 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOmbudsman investigating KiwiRail's refusal to release 'excessive' consultant costFinance Minister Nicola Willis says she awaits the investigation's outcome with interest.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon coy on Winston Peters' ferry decision deadlineIt's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries. 25 Nov 10:10 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon discusses Cook Strait ferriesThe Government has promised a decision on the future of Interislander by the end of the year. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch25 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters reveals deadline for Cook Strait ferry decisionIt's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries. 21 Nov 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Sort your ship out': Rally arrives at Parliament over mega ferry falloutAlmost a year on, negotiations to exit the mega ferry contract remain ongoing.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCentrePort looking forward to Government decision on Cook Strait ferriesCentrePort Chairman Lachie Johnstone wants the Government to decide on the future of Interislander's Cook Strait ferries.Watch27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Self-serving': Cook Strait ferry uncertainty fuels tensions between portsCentrePort's chairman says ferry terminal proposal is laughable.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry probing fuel problems on Cook Strait ferryInvestigation into whether contamination occurred on the vessel or in the supply chain.18 Oct 10:01 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters believes Cook Strait ferries have more life left in them.New Zealand First leader Winston Peters claims Cook Strait ferries could last 20 more years with proper maintenance.Watch11 Oct 11:44 PM
New ZealandBluebridge ferry Connemara suffers engine issue, drops anchorMore than 450 people were on the ferry when the incident occurred.11 Oct 05:42 AM
New ZealandCentrePort warns it's not a 24/7 emergency first responder to ferry breakdownsWellington's port has requested an urgent meeting with ministers over Cook Strait safety.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBluebridge ferry hits wharf in Picton in strong windsThe incident comes after Connemara lost power in Cook Strait last month.08 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandRisk of more ferry breakdowns as Govt decision on new ships drags onConcerns ongoing over Cook Strait ferries getting into distress and needing help.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: National’s short-sighted ferry proposal is way off trackOPINION: '[National's] proposal to buy non-rail-capable ferries is nonsensical.'01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCook Strait ferry that lost power returns to serviceThe Connemara lost power and drifted for two hours during a late-night sailing.28 Sep 04:25 AM
