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Standoff as Vega crew await repatriation to India

Indian crew members on board the ship Vega have raised concerns about when they can return home, as...
4 May 2026

Interislander expects hours-long delays over by the weekend

KiwiRail says higher than usual freight and passenger numbers are leading to delays on Interislander ferries. But the...
2 April 2026

Political Party warns of ‘perfect storm’ as ferry breakdowns disrupt travel and freight

The Green Party is warning that New Zealand is facing a “perfect storm” of transport disruption after the...
14 March 2026

Interislander sailing cancelled after technical fault found

A single return sailing had to be cancelled on the Interislander’s Kaiārahi ferry after an intermittent technical fault...
9 March 2026

KiwiRail investigating Interislander Kaiārahi ferry steering problem

KiwiRail is investigating an Interislander ferry steering problem that saw passengers stuck on board for more than six...
13 December 2025
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Why is the Aratere ferry still in New Zealand waters?

Former Interislander ferry Aratere is still in New Zealand waters despite being retired in August and sold for...
4 December 2025
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