New ZealandCook Strait ferry passengers warned of more rough trips due to swellsTrips are going ahead but conditions will make them unpleasant, one operator says.13 Jan 03:22 AM
New ZealandBig swells axe Cook Strait ferry sailings as holidaymakers return for workBig swells and southeries cause headache for holiday-makers and those returning to work.11 Jan 07:53 PM
New ZealandSupport for new rail-enabled ferries, Kiwis don’t want privatisationSome transport sector leaders say ferries non-rail-enabled would make freight more costly.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFerry disruptions ease as weather system shifts northerlyMagician Nigel Kennedy: 'Never seen a summer like this for bad weather' on ferries.06 Jan 06:20 PM
New Zealand'People were vomiting': Passengers make it across Cook Strait on 'very rough' sailingHigh winds and swells have battered Cook Strait over the weekend.05 Jan 07:24 PM
New ZealandFerry chaos: Interislander cancels sailings, warns of disruption for 'next few days'Ferry passengers face further disruptions today.05 Jan 06:43 PM
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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can Winston Peters really find a 'better' ferry solution by March?Editorial: The Rail Minister has two months to better the plan Nicola Willis has devised.01 Jan 04:00 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 ZealandWeather warnings for North Island as Interislander cancels crossingsA deep low-pressure system is directing southerly gales and powerful swells.26 Dec 09:12 PM
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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ferries update a political power play from PetersOPINION: The new Minister of Rail is already styling himself as a ferry hero.12 Dec 04:00 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
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: An indefensible ferry plan - Govt is finishing the year derailedOPINION: We’re getting back on track, the PM’s intoned time and time again.11 Dec 08:31 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
New ZealandCultural issues at Fire and Emergency NZ and replacement ferries due in 2029 | NZ Herald News UpdateCultural issues within Fire and Emergency NZ have been addressed and the Government has announced its plan for replacement ferries to begin service in 2029. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Dec 06:14 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
Politics‘An announcement about an announcement’: Labour slams ferry delayChris Hipkins has accused the coalition of dithering on replacing the ferries.11 Dec 05:30 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt grilled after key questions on new ferries left unansweredA cost blowout forced the cancellation of project started under the Labour Government.11 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandNZH Live: Govt makes ferry announcementFinance Minister Nicola Willis will reveal the future of the Cook Strait ferry connection.Watch10 Dec 11:27 PM
New ZealandNew ferry announcement and Winston Peters bans greyhound racing | NZ Herald News UpdateThe Government's new ferry deal announcement is expected today and Winston Peters announces greyhound racing industry will wind down over the next 20 months. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Dec 06:04 PM
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
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and errorOPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'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
New ZealandFerry project cost drops under coalition, Luxon confirmsKiwiRail's iRex contract cancelled; new ferry details await Wednesday's announcement.09 Dec 10:45 PM
New ZealandGovernment's Kiwibank investor hopes and pay deductions for partial strikes | NZ Herald News UpdateThe Government intends to find investors for Kiwibank and plans for partial strikes pay deductions are being scrutinised. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Dec 06:15 PM
New ZealandLarge fire in West Melton and Syria celebrates end of Assad regime | NZ Herald News UpdateFire crews battle to contain a large fire in Canterbury's West Melton overnight and Syria celebrates the end of the Assad family's 50-year regime. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Dec 06:31 PM
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
