Aratere grounding final report may be 18 months away
Interim report says crew didn't know how to turn off the autopilot on the stricken ship.
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Winston Peters believes Cook Strait ferries have more life left in them.
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CentrePort warns it's not a 24/7 emergency first responder to ferry breakdowns
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KiwiRail fined $412k for Cook Strait ferry mayday, passengers describe terror
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Korea ferry cancellation talks were two texts sent within an hour of announcement
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