New ZealandInside the $180m plan to keep Interislander ferries afloat until 2029Experts investigated extending the fleet's life after the mega ferries were cancelled.22 Jul 03:53 AM
New ZealandAratere returns as fourth KiwiRail director quits, ex-army colonel joins execTreasury is now inviting people to apply for positions on KiwiRail's board.17 Jul 10:22 PM
New ZealandGovt wants 'drastically improved safety' from new KiwiRail boardPositions on KiwiRail's board have been advertised as part of a 'refresh'.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: New Aratere autopilot grounding theory; Razor's edge in ABs winOPINION: 'Wow, thank goodness for a bit of a Beauden boost.'14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: The tough questions KiwiRail faces after autopilot bungleThe crew noticed something was wrong, and tried to take back control, but couldn’t.11 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics‘There is no cover-up’: How an NZ First tweet drove daylight between Luxon and PetersPublic speculation about the Aratere's June grounding ramped up after an NZ First tweet.11 Jul 06:18 AM
New ZealandNew poll shows Kiwis divided over whether to sell InterislanderOf the respondents, 43% supported a sale to a private operator.11 Jul 02:23 AM
New ZealandLuxon distances himself from Aratere autopilot ‘rumours’, Peters doubles down'Until I see the final reports, I’ll believe those.'10 Jul 07:47 PM
New ZealandAratere autopilot error and Luxon’s busy day in DC | Focus Morning Bulletin July 11, 2024In today's headlines with Chereè Kinnear, leaked documents reveal autopilot error behind Aratere grounding, Chris Luxon gears up for key meetings and building costs decline.Watch10 Jul 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tolls, targeted rates a small price to pay for decent infrastructureOPINION: Also in today's letters – parenting and the state; 'reckless' remote inspections.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry crew mistakenly pressed autopilot before running aground, leaked doc revealsMaritime NZ says grounding not caused by crew member leaving the bridge to make coffee.10 Jul 07:29 AM
New ZealandAratere ferry cleared to sail again, regulator addresses 'Nescafé-gate'Maritime NZ says grounding not caused by crew member leaving the bridge to make coffee.10 Jul 05:07 AM
New Zealand'Crikey, that’s not a denial': Peters to find out more about Aratere groundingNZ First has questioned whether the autopilot was left on when the ferry got into trouble.10 Jul 12:10 AM
New ZealandNZ First questions whether Aratere ran aground after autopilot was left onMaritime New Zealand says 'conjecture' around the cause of the incident is unhelpful.09 Jul 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Power companies switch common decency for profitOPINION: 'Is this a society that we can be proud of?'08 Jul 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsJobs could go at KiwiRail after consultationKiwiRail has been in the spotlight recently after multiple ferry failures.08 Jul 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: KiwiRail bosses jump ship as ferry future hangs in the balanceWho will run the Interislander ferry service in the years to come?05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry's stabiliser fin missing for more than 18 monthsIt means the ship can't sail in large swells like the ones forecast this week.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinisters have 'serious questions' about KiwiRail's financial outlook and safety recordMeanwhile, two more board members have resigned after chairman's early retirement.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMega ferry mess: What other ships did KiwiRail consider?KiwiRail considered eight options to keep its ageing Interislander fleet afloat.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInternational experts flown in to assess Aratere ferry after groundingMeanwhile, large swells and southerlies have cancelled other Interislander sailings.01 Jul 07:31 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Live animal exports cruel; USA not okay based on debateOPINION: 'The people of the USA have no one but themselves to blame.'30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy cancellation of Cook Strait mega ferry contract is taking so longMaritime legal experts have been going through Hyundai Mipo Dockyard's claim line by line.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: KiwiRail CEO on future of Cook Strait ferries after turbulent weekKiwiRail is preparing to keep the ageing fleet in operation until 2029.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment refuses to say if new Cook Strait ships will be cheaper than mega ferriesAnalysis: Ferries could cost more but overall project to replace fleet will be cheaper.25 Jun 07:20 AM
New ZealandLuxon and Hipkins comment on the InterislanderPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins comment on the Interislander ferries. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Jun 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWillis challenged KiwiRail consultant spend week before chair's early retirementFinance Minister says KiwiRail spent an excessive and unjustifiable amount on consultants.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'Delivering on our promise' - Govt funds new cancer treatments and drugsLuxon said "this is a great day for many New Zealanders".24 Jun 04:50 AM
New Zealand‘Like the earthquakes’: Truckie on Interislander describes what it was like to run agroundHeath Harper said it was all smooth sailing until they hit the South Island coastline.23 Jun 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Who's to blame for ferry failings; is NZ really a Third World country?OPINION: 'We can at least be glad there were no tourists on board the grounded Aratere.'23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandInterislander's Aratere docks in Picton, investigation to beginThe ferry arrived back in Picton about 6pm last night.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ's infrastructure issues caused by lack of long-term thinkingOPINION: New Zealand needs a Government that will look to the future.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry Aratere docks at Picton Harbour after groundingThe stricken Aratere ferry has docked at Picton Harbour tonight after running aground on Friday night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Jun 06:57 AM
New ZealandStricken Aratere docks at Picton Harbour, KiwiRail boss defends shipsThe Maritime Union said the incident could have been a disaster in different weather.23 Jun 06:07 AM
