New ZealandKiwiRail hopes to have stricken Kaiārahi ferry sailing by next week after technical faultAbout 1300 vehicles face disruption, with refunds and rebookings being offered.12 Mar 06:55 PM
WellingtonPeters floats boosting Interislander spare-parts stock after fault cuts KiwiRail to one ferryNew ferries are not due until 2029, leaving years of reliance on older vessels.12 Mar 05:15 AM
WellingtonSupply chain issues expected as ferry fault takes Interislander down to one vesselThe freight industry warns that ageing ferries leave the vital link increasingly fragile. 11 Mar 03:47 AM
New ZealandDisciplined performance: Kiwirail profit surges on higher freight, lower costs27 Feb 04:48 AM
New ZealandQuestions raised over communication delay in Black Cat Cruises ferry grounding07 Feb 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Stressful': Families' holidays upended as Bluebridge cancels ferry sailings09 Jan 10:57 PM
Wellington'Pretty stressful': Ferry passengers finally disembark after fault strands 200 overnight08 Jan 09:37 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry to resume sailings after 'technical issue' in Cook Strait12 Dec 09:34 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry turns back to Wellington after mid-Strait technical issue12 Dec 08:19 AM
New ZealandCouncillor warns Akl ferries may be in firing line to meet Govt's proposed rates capA 2-4% rates cap could change what councils can afford to run.02 Dec 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris KeallAT turns its back on electric ferries with tender for four new dieselsPLUS: Where are the chargers? How does it fit with Mayor Wayne Brown's 'high-tech' plans?29 Nov 12:00 AM
WorldTourist’s Thai ferry trip turns costly as luggage swept out to seaFootage posted to social media shows bags drifting away as the ferry battled rough seas.26 Nov 06:41 AM
New ZealandFerry stuck in Picton after ramp fault traps passengers onboardPassengers waited more than two hours as engineers tried to free the ramp.19 Nov 04:50 AM
WellingtonPeters unveils new ferries, blames costly consultants for past budget blowoutsPeters says the $596m deal for two hybrid ferries has saved taxpayers billions.19 Nov 03:01 AM
New Zealand‘Assuming the worst’: Ferry measles cluster rises to five, patient zero foundHealth officials are urging all October 3 passengers to check for symptoms.24 Oct 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonNZ’s new ferries could unwittingly fund China’s Navy, analysts warnIt follows NZ's spy agency raising concerns that Chinese spying on our infrastructure.15 Oct 04:58 AM
New Zealand'We want the best deal': Peters announces shipbuilder for new Interislander ferriesThe ferries are due to enter service in 2029, replacing the ageing fleet.14 Oct 03:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonTen things to know about Auckland Transport before council takes the wheelOPINION: Inside the latest news about council and other goings-on in Auckland.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsShipbuilder selected for two new Cook Strait ferriesRail Minister Winston Peters won't say who the supplier is just yet. 02 Sep 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsCrown's Cook Strait ferry-buying company has $11m shopping listThe ferry-buying firm sets sail with an $11m purse for staff, contractors and consultants.28 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonMocked in life, unwanted in death? Cook Strait ferry Aratere may be unsellableKiwiRail says it's considering selling it, but documents show there is little interest.23 Aug 04:00 AM
PoliticsKiwiRail settles with Hyundai for $144m over cancelled ferriesWinston Peters hit out at those who predicted a higher cost.14 Aug 11:42 PM
TravelBluebridge's 'race against the clock' to reunite toy monkey with Aussie familyGeorge became an 'honorary crew member' during his overnight sailing to Picton. 13 Aug 05:44 AM
BusinessFullers boss on electric ferries’ financial appeal as AT re-embraces dieselPLUS: Queen's Wharf megachargers get the go-ahead. 03 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland man's decades of work to get 100-year-old steam ferry afloatThe ferry has been parked off Auckland's Northwestern Motorway for over two decades. 12 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: McKay leads Samoa's green transport with solar-powered electric catamaransThe five solar and battery-powered electric boats will be built in Whangārei and Samoa.04 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldFerry sinks en route to Bali, 4 dead and 30 missing in rough seasEarly efforts to reach the doomed vessel were initially hampered by adverse weather.03 Jul 06:47 AM
WellingtonWatch: New Cook Strait ferry sails into Wellington, greeted with a 'tug spray'Chocolate fish and coffee was on offer for those watching the arrival.02 Jul 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters opens door to part-privatisation of ferries, but doesn't want to walk through itCabinet has agreed to explore part-privatisation once the ferries arrive. 30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFullers worker avoids prosecution after leaving job suddenly amid theft allegationsIt's understood the woman was called to a meeting then left her job with immediate effect.30 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'On autopilot': Peters criticises Treasury's ferry adviceWinston Peters disagreed with Treasury, citing higher economic value.24 Jun 11:46 PM
New ZealandNZ Media Council upholds complaint over inaccurate NZ Herald ferry bullet pointsThe council ruled the Herald was responsible for correcting material added to the story.16 Jun 09:03 PM
