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 ZealandNew Interislander ferries revealedThe Government has unveiled designs and specifications of new Cook Strait ferries set to sail in 2029.Watch19 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Winston Peters' Interislander ferries announcementWinston Peters' Interislander ferries announcement.Watch19 Nov 01:46 AM
New Zealand'We want the best deal': Peters announces shipbuilder for new Interislander ferries14 Oct 03:34 AM
PremiumWellingtonMocked in life, unwanted in death? Cook Strait ferry Aratere may be unsellable23 Aug 04:00 AM
Wellington'The two of us will go together': Ship master's sadness on troubled ferry's final voyage18 Aug 03:59 AM
WellingtonWatch: New Cook Strait ferry sails into Wellington, greeted with a 'tug spray'02 Jul 09:06 PM
PremiumPoliticsPeters opens door to part-privatisation of ferries, but doesn't want to walk through it30 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'On autopilot': Peters criticises Treasury's ferry adviceWinston Peters disagreed with Treasury, citing higher economic value.24 Jun 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury 'got it wrong' predicting KiwiRail to fall short of financial target, Winston Peters says'Treasury were cautious given the economic conditions, but the company delivered.'23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Special visas policy is fraught with potholesOPINION: We must avoid a wider conflict with China at all costs.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The ABC of boys’ education needs a reintroductionOPINION: Major strategic infrastructure projects have been politicised for too long.14 Jun 05:00 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
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Te Pāti Māori hold Parliament in contemptOPINION: The business of democracy only works if everyone abides by the rules.24 May 05:00 PM
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 ZealandInterislander ferry sailings cancelled after electrical faultAffected passengers are being moved to the next available sailings.22 Apr 06:09 AM
Personal FinanceComCom pushes KiwiRail to compensate customers for cancelled ferry sailings Interisland contacting customers affected by string of cancellations in early 2023.16 Apr 05:05 PM
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
New ZealandNew planning laws causing concern and New Zealand's meth use | NZ Herald News UpdateConcerns over new planning laws' effect on the environment and annual wastewater review reveals a spike in New Zealand's methamphetamine use. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Mar 06:01 PM
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
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
New Zealand Government’s iRex ferry cancellation costed at $300 million - for nowWinston Peters aims to have new rail-enabled ferries running by 2029.04 Mar 12:38 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 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 ZealandCar teeters over harbour after driver moves cones at ferry terminalA driver moved cones and drove onto an Interislander loading ramp.13 Feb 09:12 PM
