'Crikey, that’s not a denial': Peters to find out more about Aratere grounding
NZ First has questioned whether the autopilot was left on when the ferry got into trouble.
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NZ First questions whether Aratere ran aground after autopilot was left on
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International experts flown in to assess Aratere ferry after grounding
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Luxon and Hipkins comment on the Interislander
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins comment on the Interislander ferries. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Luxon said "this is a great day for many New Zealanders".
‘Like the earthquakes’: Truckie on Interislander describes what it was like to run aground
Heath Harper said it was all smooth sailing until they hit the South Island coastline.
Letters: Who's to blame for ferry failings; is NZ really a Third World country?
OPINION: 'We can at least be glad there were no tourists on board the grounded Aratere.'
Interislander's Aratere docks in Picton, investigation to begin
The ferry arrived back in Picton about 6pm last night.
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Interislander ferry Aratere docks at Picton Harbour after grounding
The stricken Aratere ferry has docked at Picton Harbour tonight after running aground on Friday night. Video / NZ Herald
Stricken Aratere docks at Picton Harbour, KiwiRail boss defends ships
The Maritime Union said the incident could have been a disaster in different weather.
'I'd take my own family on': KiwiRail boss defends ships after Aratere refloated
The Maritime Union said the incident could have been a disaster in different weather.
Same ferry that ran aground had 'power blackout' caused by disintegrating tape
Aratere also experienced a power outage last year with 538 people on board.
'Third World country': Picton locals say Aratere ferry grounding is ‘really embarrassing’
More than 100 Picton residents were out watching the grounded ferry.
How the grounded Aratere unfolded - a timeline
Interislander’s Aratere ferry ran aground on Friday night following a steering failure.
Transport Minister gives update on ferry grounding
Transport Minister Simeon Brown speaks to media on the Aratere ferry grounding after a briefing about the incident. Video / RNZ / Tim Cuff
Opinion: Aratere ferry grounding to increase pressure on Govt
OPINION: The ageing Interislander ferries cannot hang on for much longer.
Passengers disembarking Interislander after 13 hours onboard
Divers are being sent down to investigate below the vessel after the ship ran aground.
Interislander ferry runs aground, 47 passengers stranded
Emergency services are on standby.
Government 'highly unimpressed' with KiwiRail's maintenance of Cook Strait ferries
Ministers say they expect KiwiRail to maintain its ferries to the appropriate standard.
Editorial: Cook Strait ferries sailing on borrowed time
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'Prohibitive' annual maintenance costs could reach $65 million by next year.
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