Interislander
NZ rail's track of perpetual failure
KiwiRail's future could be veering more towards mothballs than mega-ferries, but the government's not sending out any hints Audio
Around the motu: Georgina Campbell in Wellington
The ongoing issues with KiwiRail's Interislander mega ferries, Georgina says KiwiRail has dragged up an old stoush over the location of the Wellington terminal to explain the cost blowout… Audio
Kaiārahi set to sail soon, Interislander GM says
The one-metre hole in ship Kaiārahi's hull meant in hundreds of bookings had to be cancelled.
Thousands of tickets cancelled after Interislander ferry problems
Two weeks after a gearbox issue took an Interislander ferry out of action - thousands of people have had their bookings cancelled.
Many have been rescheduled and able to cross Cook Strait at a… Video, Audio
Kaitaki returns to Cook Strait - is the ship safe?
Six days after losing power in Cook Strait and drifting close to rocks on Wellington's south coast - the Interislander ferry, Kaitaki has just returned to service, but carrying freight only for the… Audio
Around the motu: Matt Brown in Marlborough
Matt talks to Kathryn about concerns about how RSE workers are being treated and how local employers have reacted to the criticisms. And how is the Cook Strait crossing holding up, with the… Audio
Interislander stuck on water as winds too high to dock
A trip across the Cook Strait has been far from straightforward for nearly 600 passengers on the Interislander Ferry today.
The Interislander sailing left Wellington at 9am and is still bobbing… Video, Audio
Aratere set to resume sailing tonight after repair work
The Aratere has been repaired today and will resume service tonight.
Cruisin’ on the Interislander: a loving tribute to NZ's worst gig
Performing on board the Interislander ferry in exchange for free passage is something most local bands do at some point in their career. Here's a loving tribute to 'NZ's worst gig' from Hayden… Video
Interislander travellers left stranded by mechanical fault
Hundreds of Interislander travellers had their plans disrupted this morning after a mechanical fault saw the Kaitaki ferry replaced with a smaller ship.
Poorly fitted propeller fell off Interislander ferry
An Interislander ferry's propeller fell off because it was poorly fitted, an inquiry has found.
Interislander propeller investigation completed
KiwiRail has completed its investigation into the loss of a propeller from the interisland ferry Aratere two years ago but says the cause remains unproven.
Ferry with troubled past to return to Cook Strait
After searching the world for a new Cook Strait ferry to replace the old Arahura, KiwiRail has decided to bring back the Stena Alegra despite the ship's troubled record. Audio