Ferries

Mainfreight group managing director Don Braid says not having rail-enabled ferries will be inefficient and more costly for businesses like his.  Audio

KiwiRail's future could be veering more towards mothballs than mega-ferries, but the government's not sending out any hints Audio

It hasn't been the best morning for travellers trying to fly into or out of Auckland - or for commuters trying to get around the city. It was a bit of a pea-souper across the City of Sails, and… Audio

Simon looks at recent sport in the City of Sails. He says Auckland's all excited with the Warriors in the top 4 in the NRL, although it's unclear if they'll be able to play at their home stadium, Mt… Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

Getting across the Cook Strait has been a logistical challenge over the last few months. The Detail looks at why the ferries have become so unreliable. Audio

Chaos on the Cook Strait is bolstering business for one regional airline. Some people stranded on either side of the straight due to ferry cancellations are chartering flights.

Both Bluebridge and… Video, Audio

With the Easter weekend and school holidays just days away, things aren't looking good for those trying to cross the Cook Strait.

For the third day running, one of Bluebridge's ferries has been stuck… Video, Audio

The Cook Strait ferries have hit yet more troubled waters. Four Bluebridge sailings are cancelled today, leaving more than 1000 passengers on the wrong side of the strait.

It's the latest in a string… Audio

KiwiRail has apologised over the stranding of passengers either side of Cook Strait, due to more engine problems. Susie speaks with one woman who was forced to abandon her car in Picton, fly to… Audio

Istanbul is reported to be home to some 400,000 to 600,000 stray dogs and cats, hence why locals in Turkey's largest city sometimes refer to it as 'Catstanbul.' But it's the exploits of a local canine… Audio

Aucklander Jessie Williamson only ever intended to stay in Shetland for six months. However, fate intervened when she was introduced to her husband-to-be, Davie, soon after her arrival. She's Calling… Audio

Picton locals say they want answers over the impact on their town of KiwiRail’s proposed new ferries. Audio

Unusual high winds prevented the Kaitaki Interislander to berth at Picton for more than 10 hours stranding 579 passengers and crew at sea. Interislander Executive General Manager, Walter Rushbrook… Audio

Gustavus, Alaska, is home to the world's smallest and most isolated Costco shop. When it was cut off from its supply chain, owner Toshua Parker took matters into his own hands and started loading… Audio

An overloaded ferry has capsized in the Tigris River near the Iraqi city of Mosul, killing nearly 100 people. As Reuters' Tamara Lindstom reports, the ferry was packed with people celebrating the… Video, Audio