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Richard Prebble: My answer to the Cook Strait ferry problem
OPINION: Ferries dilemma reveals deeper port strategy issues.
Analysis: How Winston Peters regained control of Cook Strait ferries
Peters is back at the helm and going back to the drawing board.
Nicola Willis on looming ferry decision
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says an announcement on the Cook Strait ferries will be made later in the week. Video / Mark Mitchell
Govt to announce future of Cook Strait ferries after year of uncertainty
ANALYSIS: Ministers have promised a cheaper alternative to KiwiRail's mega ferries.
Labour MP Arena Williams: A second summer – and still no new ferries
OPINION: NZ still remains without a reliable Cook Strait connection.
Thomas Coughlan: Govt survives under scrutiny, but crisis in health becoming undeniable
Against all odds, the Government walked away from this week largely unscathed.
KiwiRail bosses says negotiations to exit mega ferry contract will extend into next year
Meanwhile, the Government is poised to announce its new plan for Cook Strait transport.
Ombudsman investigating KiwiRail's refusal to release 'excessive' consultant cost
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she awaits the investigation's outcome with interest.
Christopher Luxon coy on Winston Peters' ferry decision deadline
It's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries.
Christopher Luxon discusses Cook Strait ferries
The Government has promised a decision on the future of Interislander by the end of the year. Video / Newstalk ZB
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.
CentrePort looking forward to Government decision on Cook Strait ferries
CentrePort Chairman Lachie Johnstone wants the Government to decide on the future of Interislander's Cook Strait ferries.
'Self-serving': Cook Strait ferry uncertainty fuels tensions between ports
CentrePort's chairman says ferry terminal proposal is laughable.
Ministry probing fuel problems on Cook Strait ferry
Investigation into whether contamination occurred on the vessel or in the supply chain.
Winston Peters believes Cook Strait ferries have more life left in them.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters claims Cook Strait ferries could last 20 more years with proper maintenance.
Bluebridge ferry Connemara suffers engine issue, drops anchor
More than 450 people were on the ferry when the incident occurred.
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.
Bluebridge ferry hits wharf in Picton in strong winds
The incident comes after Connemara lost power in Cook Strait last month.
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.
Letters: National’s short-sighted ferry proposal is way off track
OPINION: '[National's] proposal to buy non-rail-capable ferries is nonsensical.'
Cook Strait ferry that lost power returns to service
The Connemara lost power and drifted for two hours during a late-night sailing.
Transport giant wants rail on new ferries
Mainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.
'It's just not good enough': Call for Govt action over Cook Strait ferry woes
There are fears lives could be lost if the Government doesn't step in.
Bluebridge ferry towed into Wellington after losing power, drifting in Cook Strait
There were 88 people on board at the time.
'Convinced we would drown': Terror replaced politics during KiwiRail's mayday sentencing
KiwiRail has been fined $412,500 after the Kaitaki ferry lost power and started drifting.
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.