Latest from Cook Strait

'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.

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

CentrePort's chairman says ferry terminal proposal is laughable.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Arena Williams: Why Cook Strait ferries must remain publicly-owned

OPINION: The Govt needs to make the right decision for NZ’s long-term interests.

How Interislander ferry business could be removed from KiwiRail

The Government is yet to announce its decision on KiwiRail's future and new ferries.

'Potentially devastating': Baltimore cargo ship disaster highlights Cook Strait risk

Maritime watchdog says ocean-going emergency response capability is vital.