Ongoing mechanical failures and disruptions involving Cook Strait ferries are renewing calls for the Government to establish a dedicated emergency response vessel to protect passengers, freight and ...

BlueBridge has cancelled two ferry sailings for passengers, and KiwiRail warns some Interislander services could be delayed .

“The arrival of new ferries is still years away. We cannot wait years for a safe solution while our current ships are struggling. We need an emergency response vessel now to ensure the safety of crew ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Wild weather during New Zealand ’s peak summer holiday period has disrupted travel for thousands of passengers on ferries that cross the sea between the country’s main ...

Cook Strait ferry sailings are delayed today as rough seas and strong southerlies continue in the Cook Strait. MetService ...

The government's Cook Strait ferry project will cost less than $2 billion, says the Rail Minister. Winston Peters announced in March the government would buy two new Interislander ferries to replace ...

"When ferries are out of service during wet and dry dock periods, the fleet can be reduced to two or three vessels for months at a time. This is a concern for the road freight industry," Kalasih said.

The vessel remains out of service while a replacement part is sourced from overseas to fix a recurring technical fault (file photo). Photo: SUPPLIED All sailings for the Interislander ferry Kaiārahi ...