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 ZealandQuestions raised over communication delay in Black Cat Cruises ferry groundingMore than 40 passengers were evacuated after the ferry struck the seabed.07 Feb 12:54 AM
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 Zealand'Stressful': Families' holidays upended as Bluebridge cancels ferry sailings09 Jan 10:57 PM
Wellington'Pretty stressful': Ferry passengers finally disembark after fault strands 200 overnight08 Jan 09:37 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry to resume sailings after 'technical issue' in Cook Strait12 Dec 09:34 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry turns back to Wellington after mid-Strait technical issue12 Dec 08:19 AM
New ZealandCouncillor warns Akl ferries may be in firing line to meet Govt's proposed rates cap02 Dec 12:30 AM
PremiumOpinionChris KeallAT turns its back on electric ferries with tender for four new diesels29 Nov 12:00 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
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 Zealand'We want the best deal': Peters announces shipbuilder for new Interislander ferriesThe ferries are due to enter service in 2029, replacing the ageing fleet.14 Oct 03:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonTen things to know about Auckland Transport before council takes the wheelOPINION: Inside the latest news about council and other goings-on in Auckland.05 Sep 05:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsCrown's Cook Strait ferry-buying company has $11m shopping listThe ferry-buying firm sets sail with an $11m purse for staff, contractors and consultants.28 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonMocked in life, unwanted in death? Cook Strait ferry Aratere may be unsellableKiwiRail says it's considering selling it, but documents show there is little interest.23 Aug 04:00 AM
PoliticsKiwiRail settles with Hyundai for $144m over cancelled ferriesWinston Peters hit out at those who predicted a higher cost.14 Aug 11:42 PM
TravelBluebridge's 'race against the clock' to reunite toy monkey with Aussie familyGeorge became an 'honorary crew member' during his overnight sailing to Picton. 13 Aug 05:44 AM
BusinessFullers boss on electric ferries’ financial appeal as AT re-embraces dieselPLUS: Queen's Wharf megachargers get the go-ahead. 03 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland man's decades of work to get 100-year-old steam ferry afloatThe ferry has been parked off Auckland's Northwestern Motorway for over two decades. 12 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: McKay leads Samoa's green transport with solar-powered electric catamaransThe five solar and battery-powered electric boats will be built in Whangārei and Samoa.04 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldFerry sinks en route to Bali, 4 dead and 30 missing in rough seasEarly efforts to reach the doomed vessel were initially hampered by adverse weather.03 Jul 06:47 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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters opens door to part-privatisation of ferries, but doesn't want to walk through itCabinet has agreed to explore part-privatisation once the ferries arrive. 30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFullers worker avoids prosecution after leaving job suddenly amid theft allegationsIt's understood the woman was called to a meeting then left her job with immediate effect.30 Jun 07:00 AM
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 pointsThe council ruled the Herald was responsible for correcting material added to the story.16 Jun 09:03 PM
BusinessWatch: Auckland’s first electric ferry is on the water - but chargers way behind schedulePLUS: Ferry's Auckland designer wins huge US contract.11 Jun 04:49 AM
New ZealandInter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snapBoth the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.05 Jun 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferriesThe first new ship to service Cook Strait is expected to arrive in February 2029.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Out of our reasonable control': No police probe after man jumps from Waiheke ferryA man intentionally jumped from an Auckland-bound Waiheke ferry yesterday morning.30 Apr 07:01 AM