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.
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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.
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.
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.
Harbourmaster warns boaties must have wreck-removal insurance
Regional council wants divers from wrecked boat to pay for its clean up.
KiwiRail bosses says negotiations to exit mega ferry contract will extend into next year
Meanwhile, the Government is poised to announce its new plan for Cook Strait transport.
Staff working off-duty to keep national rescue centre operating – Govt steps in
Additional funding has been announced for more staff to keep watch at the centre.
Missing at sea: Mystery surrounds small boat linked to drug importation ring
The international investigation has seen 10 arrested but a small craft is now missing.
Operation to remove fuel from sunken naval vessel set to start in December
The Manawanui sank after running aground on a reef in Samoa last month.
Maritime Union holds ferry rally at Parliament
The union is calling on the Government to invest in publicly owned and operated rail-capable ferries. Video / Mark Mitchell
'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.
Aratere ferry crew didn't know how to turn off autopilot before grounding, report confirms
The Interislander ferry ran aground on June 21, just north of Picton.
'Self-serving': Cook Strait ferry uncertainty fuels tensions between ports
CentrePort's chairman says ferry terminal proposal is laughable.
New data suggests doomed Manawanui was delayed a day for last-minute testing
The ship struck a reef and sank off Samoa.
'Out there somewhere': Napier man offers $500,000 for lost lighthouse lens
Napier man offers eye-watering reward to find NZ's lost maritime treasures.
Bluebridge ferry Connemara suffers engine issue, drops anchor
More than 450 people were on the ferry when the incident occurred.
Watch: 'Deeply... misogynistic' – Minister slates sexist criticisms of Navy commander after sinking
Collins took aim at what she called 'armchair admirals'.
'It was so rough': Rescuer tells of harrowing mission to save doomed Navy ship crew
He was among rescuers who braved choppy seas to help the Manawanui crew.
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.
Air Force plane to help stricken Manawanui crew suffers setback on first mission
The $100m ship ran aground on Saturday and 75 people were rescued before it sank.
PM vows to do 'everything it takes' to reduce environmental impact after navy ship sinks
Christopher Luxon said clean-up teams and spill kits were sent to Samoa.
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.
Courses and talk encourage women to improve water confidence and safety
Women are being empowered to do more than just tag along in powerboating and sailing.
Preventable death: Day on Wellington Harbour ended in tragedy for mates in new boat
Inexperienced skipper Kevin Hislop drowned after the runabout sank 400m from the shore.
Bluebridge ferry towed into Wellington after losing power, drifting in Cook Strait
There were 88 people on board at the time.
Divers find cameras that could explain deadly Bayesian superyacht sinking
Video surveillance systems and computers recovered from wreck may help investigators.
'Convinced we would drown': Terror replaced politics during KiwiRail's mayday sentencing
KiwiRail has been fined $412,500 after the Kaitaki ferry lost power and started drifting.
KiwiRail fined $412k for Cook Strait ferry mayday, passengers describe terror
Kiwirail has pleaded guilty to exposing passengers and crew on the Kaitaki ferry to harm.
Superyacht tragedy: Billionaire and four other victims likely died of suffocation, not drowning
The tycoon died along with his daughter and five other guests after superyacht sank.
Inquiry under way after vessel runs aground on Westport beach
The vessel had been anchored offshore for the past week, unable to come into port.
Specialist tugs will attempt to refloat grounded barge from Westport beach
The vessel had been anchored offshore for the past week, unable to come into port.