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Big swells axe Cook Strait ferry sailings as holidaymakers return for work
Big swells and southeries cause headache for holiday-makers and those returning to work.
Support for new rail-enabled ferries, Kiwis don’t want privatisation
Some transport sector leaders say ferries non-rail-enabled would make freight more costly.
Weather warnings for North Island as Interislander cancels crossings
A deep low-pressure system is directing southerly gales and powerful swells.
Napier Port’s ferry proposal resurfaces as possible solution for Winston Peters
Wellington's port says the proposal is self-serving and would strip its container traffic.
Interislander ferry Kaiārahi resumes sailing after fault fixed
A technical issue delayed the ferry in Wellington Harbour.
'Extremely wasteful': Cook Strait ferry ministerial advisory group paid $300,000
Two 220m ships were recommended but no contract has been signed.
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.
Steven Joyce: How political bottlenecks stalled Kiwirail's ferry plans
OPINION: Ferry saga shows politicians should be kept from commercial decision-making.
Analysis: What does 'rail-enabled' ferries mean and can KiwiRail survive without them?
KiwiRail has changed its tune as to how its freight business might be affected.
Editorial: Ferries update a political power play from Peters
OPINION: The new Minister of Rail is already styling himself as a ferry hero.
'Everything in the mix': Winston Peters says rail-enabled ferries still a possibility
Peters says rail should be regarded as a critical part of New Zealand's infrastructure.
Barry Soper: An indefensible ferry plan - Govt is finishing the year derailed
OPINION: We’re getting back on track, the PM’s intoned time and time again.
'Omnishambles': Government's ferry plan slammed, calls for Nicola Willis to resign
Winston Peters named Rail Minister; new ferries delayed, costs and specs still unclear.
Cultural issues at Fire and Emergency NZ and replacement ferries due in 2029 | NZ Herald News Update
Cultural issues within Fire and Emergency NZ have been addressed and the Government has announced its plan for replacement ferries to begin service in 2029. Video / NZ Herald
Opinion: Ferry flop - Govt reveals it still hasn't sorted its ship out
OPINION: What has the Govt been doing in the year since it cancelled the mega-ferries?
‘An announcement about an announcement’: Labour slams ferry delay
Chris Hipkins has accused the coalition of dithering on replacing the ferries.
Watch: Govt grilled after key questions on new ferries left unanswered
A cost blowout forced the cancellation of project started under the Labour Government.
NZH Live: Govt makes ferry announcement
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will reveal the future of the Cook Strait ferry connection.
New ferry announcement and Winston Peters bans greyhound racing | NZ Herald News Update
The Government's new ferry deal announcement is expected today and Winston Peters announces greyhound racing industry will wind down over the next 20 months. Video / NZ Herald
Letters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and error
OPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'
D-day for Interislander, Government to reveal new Cook Strait ferries
The Government has promised the plan will be cheaper than the cancelled mega-ferries.
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
Ferry project cost drops under coalition, Luxon confirms
KiwiRail's iRex contract cancelled; new ferry details await Wednesday's announcement.
Government's Kiwibank investor hopes and pay deductions for partial strikes | NZ Herald News Update
The Government intends to find investors for Kiwibank and plans for partial strikes pay deductions are being scrutinised. Video / NZ Herald
Large fire in West Melton and Syria celebrates end of Assad regime | NZ Herald News Update
Fire crews battle to contain a large fire in Canterbury's West Melton overnight and Syria celebrates the end of the Assad family's 50-year regime. Video / NZ Herald
Govt to announce future of Cook Strait ferries after year of uncertainty
ANALYSIS: Ministers have promised a cheaper alternative to KiwiRail's mega ferries.