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Winston Peters reveals deadline for Cook Strait ferry decision

It's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries.

'Sort your ship out': Rally arrives at Parliament over mega ferry fallout

Almost a year on, negotiations to exit the mega ferry contract remain ongoing.

Aratere grounding final report may be 18 months away

Interim report says crew didn't know how to turn off the autopilot on the stricken ship.

Aratere ferry crew didn't know how to turn off autopilot before grounding, report confirms

The Interislander ferry ran aground on June 21, just north of Picton.

'Self-serving': Cook Strait ferry uncertainty fuels tensions between ports

CentrePort's chairman says ferry terminal proposal is laughable.

Interislander ferries can run for 20 more years, claims Winston Peters

The coalition Government appeared split on what to do about the ferries.

CentrePort warns it's not a 24/7 emergency first responder to ferry breakdowns

Wellington's port has requested an urgent meeting with ministers over Cook Strait safety.

Risk of more ferry breakdowns as Govt decision on new ships drags on

Concerns ongoing over Cook Strait ferries getting into distress and needing help.

ADHD link to drug use and Interislander saga | Focus Morning Bulletin October 1, 2024

Concerns grow over the link between ADHD and drug use, shocking footage emerges of crash in Auckland, and the Prime Minister hints at a solution for Interislander’s woes.

Interislander sought 22 exemptions to sail in breach of maritime rules

KiwiRail's Cook Strait rival Strait NZ applied for nine in the same timeframe.

Opinion: The colossal cost of ferries with no rail capacity

OPINION: Internationally, the price to build a ship has increased by 53% since 2019.

KiwiRail chair's thinly veiled barb at Willis and why trust was a problem

Treasury has released more documents about Interislander's mega-ferry fallout.

Inside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed minister

Correspondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.

KiwiRail disestablishes 61 jobs, including health and safety

It comes after ministers raised 'serious questions' about KiwiRail's safety record.

Aratere ferry damage: Ship needs new plating, port doing underwater inspections

The cause of the incident remains under investigation.

Interislander's Aratere ferry damages hull while docking

The same ferry ran aground in Picton recently and lost power last year.

Letters: Triumphant Black Ferns Sevens epitomise the best of sport

OPINION: 'Yes, it’s great to win, but how you do it is the most important.'

KiwiRail board exodus: Acting chairman named, search for new directors under way

Rob Jager's career includes more than 43 years with Shell in various executive roles.