Wellington'The two of us will go together': Ship master's sadness on troubled ferry's final voyageThere were mixed emotions on board, with some staff losing their jobs.18 Aug 03:59 AM
New ZealandAratere makes last voyage after three decadesIn 2011, it was extended to increase passenger capacity to 650.17 Aug 09:58 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail confirms final sailing date for retiring ferryThe Aratere's final Cook Strait sailing departs Picton at 11am on August 18.07 Aug 01:06 AM
PremiumPoliticsPeters opens door to part-privatisation of ferries, but doesn't want to walk through it30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Media Council upholds complaint over inaccurate NZ Herald ferry bullet points16 Jun 09:03 PM
Travel news'Deeply concerning': NZ's cruise industry sounds alarm as ship visits drop 40%21 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Invited to make bids': New Cook Strait ferries progressSix shipbuilders are shortlisted for the new Cook Strait ferries.06 May 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismOn The Up: Pandey business starts new hotel brand with $8m refurbishmentsThe four new Edit Hotels & Resorts are located in Auckland, Picton and Hanmer Springs.04 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 Zealand‘On track to deliver’: Peters on new Interislander ferry updatesThe new ferries are expected to be in operation by 2029.30 Mar 07:23 PM
New ZealandScott Watson’s bid for freedom in tatters as parole hearing abandonedThe hearing is being abandoned instead of adjourned after running over time.13 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandRevenge, violence and throwing faeces: Inside Scott Watson’s freedom bidThe double murderer appeared before the Parole Board yesterday for the sixth time.12 Mar 04:00 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
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
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 ZealandStranded: No timeline for Bluebridge ferry’s mechanical fix'There's a lot of people sitting at the equestrian park in Blenheim, scrambling.'27 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandGovt looks to narrow list of shipbuilders to strike a deal on new ferriesThe future of Interislander's Cook Strait ships hangs in the balance. 03 Feb 07:17 PM
Travel newsIncredible video captures Bluebridge ferry rocking on rough seas'Getting seasick just watching this,' commented one person.15 Jan 10:42 PM
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 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
New ZealandVehicles damaged, one injured on Interislander ferry sailingKiwiRail said one person has been injured on the Cook Strait crossing.27 Dec 02:11 AM
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
New ZealandInterislander ferry Kaiārahi resumes sailing after fault fixedA technical issue delayed the ferry in Wellington Harbour.23 Dec 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Government all at sea on faltering ferry spendOPINION: This isn’t doing much for National's attempts to look like better money managers.14 Dec 05:00 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
