Cook Strait
Cook Strait ferry grounding a ‘shocking conclusion’ to warnings, says union
Images of the stricken Cook Strait ferry Aratere aground in the Marlborough Sounds are a "shocking conclusion" to years of warnings about the ageing ferry fleet, says the Maritime Union.
Govt subsidy to increase Cook Strait competition?
Road freight body Transporting New Zealand has emphasised the benefit of a "competitive and resilient" Cook Strait connection to businesses and consumers in a recent meeting…
Govt briefing explores ‘possibility’ of KiwiRail’s Cook Strait exit
Confusion around the future of KiwiRail’s Cook Strait ferries has left New Zealand "steering blind". That's according to the Maritime Union in response to ministerial documents…
Interislander’s Kaitaki back in service
The Interislander’s Kaitaki ferry is back in sull service on the Cook Strait following a “complicated” repair on its gearbox. On January 28, the ship lost…
Alarm bells raised on ship safety in Cook Strait
Concerns around shipping and passenger safety on the Cook Strait are being raised in a letter sent by Wellington and Marlborough council leaders to transport minister Michael Wood. …