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'Pretty stressful': Ferry passengers finally disembark after fault strands 200 overnight
A passenger said they got little sleep due to update announcements about the issue.
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Tourist’s Thai ferry trip turns costly as luggage swept out to sea
Footage posted to social media shows bags drifting away as the ferry battled rough seas.
Ferry stuck in Picton after ramp fault traps passengers onboard
Passengers waited more than two hours as engineers tried to free the ramp.
Peters unveils new ferries, blames costly consultants for past budget blowouts
Peters says the $596m deal for two hybrid ferries has saved taxpayers billions.
‘Assuming the worst’: Ferry measles cluster rises to five, patient zero found
Health officials are urging all October 3 passengers to check for symptoms.
NZ’s new ferries could unwittingly fund China’s Navy, analysts warn
It follows NZ's spy agency raising concerns that Chinese spying on our infrastructure.
'We want the best deal': Peters announces shipbuilder for new Interislander ferries
The ferries are due to enter service in 2029, replacing the ageing fleet.
Ten things to know about Auckland Transport before council takes the wheel
OPINION: Inside the latest news about council and other goings-on in Auckland.
Shipbuilder selected for two new Cook Strait ferries
Rail Minister Winston Peters won't say who the supplier is just yet.
Crown's Cook Strait ferry-buying company has $11m shopping list
The ferry-buying firm sets sail with an $11m purse for staff, contractors and consultants.
Mocked in life, unwanted in death? Cook Strait ferry Aratere may be unsellable
KiwiRail says it's considering selling it, but documents show there is little interest.
KiwiRail settles with Hyundai for $144m over cancelled ferries
Winston Peters hit out at those who predicted a higher cost.
Bluebridge's 'race against the clock' to reunite toy monkey with Aussie family
George became an 'honorary crew member' during his overnight sailing to Picton.
Fullers boss on electric ferries’ financial appeal as AT re-embraces diesel
PLUS: Queen's Wharf megachargers get the go-ahead.
Auckland man's decades of work to get 100-year-old steam ferry afloat
The ferry has been parked off Auckland's Northwestern Motorway for over two decades.
On The Up: McKay leads Samoa's green transport with solar-powered electric catamarans
The five solar and battery-powered electric boats will be built in Whangārei and Samoa.
Ferry sinks en route to Bali, 4 dead and 30 missing in rough seas
Early efforts to reach the doomed vessel were initially hampered by adverse weather.
Watch: New Cook Strait ferry sails into Wellington, greeted with a 'tug spray'
Chocolate fish and coffee was on offer for those watching the arrival.
Peters opens door to part-privatisation of ferries, but doesn't want to walk through it
Cabinet has agreed to explore part-privatisation once the ferries arrive.
Fullers worker avoids prosecution after leaving job suddenly amid theft allegations
It's understood the woman was called to a meeting then left her job with immediate effect.
'On autopilot': Peters criticises Treasury's ferry advice
Winston Peters disagreed with Treasury, citing higher economic value.
NZ Media Council upholds complaint over inaccurate NZ Herald ferry bullet points
The council ruled the Herald was responsible for correcting material added to the story.
Watch: Auckland’s first electric ferry is on the water - but chargers way behind schedule
PLUS: Ferry's Auckland designer wins huge US contract.
Inter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap
Both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.
Govt considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferries
The first new ship to service Cook Strait is expected to arrive in February 2029.
'Out of our reasonable control': No police probe after man jumps from Waiheke ferry
A man intentionally jumped from an Auckland-bound Waiheke ferry yesterday morning.
Ferry engine fire contained off Motuihe Island
Ferry engine fire near Auckland swiftly contained, no injuries reported on board.
SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.
ComCom pushes KiwiRail to compensate customers for cancelled ferry sailings
Interisland contacting customers affected by string of cancellations in early 2023.
Ombudsman changes mind, asks KiwiRail to release ‘excessive’ consultant spend
It's a complete turnaround from the Ombudsman's decision two months ago.