
'People were vomiting': Passengers make it across Cook Strait on 'very rough' sailing
High winds and swells have battered Cook Strait over the weekend.
High winds and swells have battered Cook Strait over the weekend.
Ferry passengers face further disruptions today.
Gusts of up to 50 knots are forecast over the next two days.
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Bluebridge and Interislander report strong summer bookings despite political uncertainty.
A deep low-pressure system is directing southerly gales and powerful swells.
Wellington's port says the proposal is self-serving and would strip its container traffic.
A technical issue delayed the ferry in Wellington Harbour.
Two 220m ships were recommended but no contract has been signed.
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KiwiRail has changed its tune as to how its freight business might be affected.
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Peters says rail should be regarded as a critical part of New Zealand's infrastructure.
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Chris Hipkins has accused the coalition of dithering on replacing the ferries.
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The Government has promised the plan will be cheaper than the cancelled mega-ferries.
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says an announcement on the Cook Strait ferries will be made later in the week. Video / Mark Mitchell
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ANALYSIS: Ministers have promised a cheaper alternative to KiwiRail's mega ferries.
Meanwhile, the Government is poised to announce its new plan for Cook Strait transport.
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she awaits the investigation's outcome with interest.
It's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries.