Transport
Nineteen flights cancelled due to fog, Auckland Airport says
Fog is disrupting domestic services for the second time today.
'We've lost faith': Ferry's failure final straw for residents, farmers, truckies
Engineers are today probing the stricken ferry, as the government weighs up the costs of replacing the country's ageing interisland ferry fleet.
Grounding of Aratere shows fragility of ferries
Engineers are today probing the stricken ferry Aratere, as the Government weighs up the costs of replacing the country's ageing interisland ferry fleet. Audio
Do people trust Aotearoa's infrastructure?
We've recently had challenges with power pylons falling over and even ferries breaking down. Visual journalist Nate McKinnon and reporter Georgie Hanafin asked people in Christchurch if they trust our… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 June 2024
On today's episode, the Guardian of the Sounds says the grounding of the Aratere shows the ageing fleet and the route are both disasters waiting to happen. The children's minister says the military… Audio
Jetstar soars and expands in Aotearoa
Jetstar has announced plans to significantly expand its New Zealand operation, with more domestic flights between the main centres and new trans-Tasman routes. Passengers will be hoping the extra… Audio
"Dodged a bullet" Guardian of the Sounds on Aratere
An environmental watchdog group for the Marlborough Sounds says the grounding of the Aratere on Friday night shows the ageing fleet and the route are both disasters waiting to happen. Charlotte Cook… Audio
New phase of Remutaka Hill rockfall protection under way
Materials are being lifted by helicopter to the site, as part of a project to help reduce the risk of landslide on SH2.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 June
On today's episode, Aratere - the Interislander ferry that ran aground in Picton Harbour on Friday - is now docked in Picton, Northlanders' electricity supply is back at full capacity, although the… Audio
Port Marlborough on refloating Aratere
Refloating Aratere - the ferry that ran aground off Picton on Friday - took a massive team effort involving KiwiRail, Maritime New Zealand, Port Marlborough's marine team, the local Harbour Master and… Audio
Interislander ferries: Finance Minister 'dragging her feet' on plan B, Labour says
The Aratere ferry ran aground on Friday and an in-depth look at the state of the 26-year-old vessel is yet to be undertaken. Audio
Opposition leader on Aratere grounding
Aratere - the Interislander ferry that ran aground in Picton Harbour on Friday - is now docked in Picton. And it's still not clear what exactly happened to the ship's steering. Labour leader Chris… Audio
KiwiRail on Aratere ferry grounding
Aratere - the Interislander ferry that ran aground in Picton Harbour on Friday - is now docked in Picton. And it's still not clear what exactly happened to the ship's steering. It will stay in Picton… Audio
Maritime Union worried about danger after Aratere grounding
The Maritime Union is concerned its workers have been placed in danger after the Interislander's Aratere ran aground on Friday. Thirty-nine crew members were on board the freight sailing, which lost… Audio
Aratere docked in Picton after running aground
The stricken Interisland ferry Aratere is now docked in Picton under a detention order with no word when it might be declared safe to operate. It's still not clear what exactly happened before the… Audio
Aratere docked in Picton under detention order
The stricken Interisland ferry Aratere is now docked in Picton under a detention order with no word when it might be declared safe to operate. It's still not clear what exactly happened before the… Audio
Labour hits out at Government over cancelled ferries
The grounding of the Aratere comes only months after the Government canceled the plan for replacement ferries hatched under the last government. Labour's Transport Spokesman Tangi Utikere talked with… Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Monday 24 July
On today's First Up pod: Mitch McCann has the news on President Biden's campaign out of New York; Russia targets Ukraine's power infrastructure in heavy drone and missile attacks - Anita… Audio
Watch: The moment Aratere was freed
Thermal drone imagery shows the ferry being pulled free of the rocks after nearly 24 hours grounded.
Environmental checks to begin as Aratere limps to port
The Aratere ferry will limp back to dock in Picton today after being refloated from where it ran aground in Picton Harbour, as environmental monitoring of the incident begins.