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Kaiarahi failure proves urgent need to retain emergency tug – Maritime Union

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The union representing Kiwi seafarers says the technical failure of the Interislander ferry Kaiarahi in the Cook Strait on Friday night is a “red...

Interislander ferry returns to Wellington after steering issue strands passengers for hours

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Passengers aboard the Interislander ferry Kaiārahi were finally able to disembark late Friday night after spending more than six hours on board due to...

Height safety basics missed in preventable fall from pole

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WorkSafe is cautioning all businesses that work at height to review their safety systems, following sentencing for a fall that nearly killed a KiwiRail...

KiwiRail reaches $144m settlement over cancelled iReX ferry project

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KiwiRail has agreed to a $144 million final settlement with South Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard over the cancellation of the Project iReX ferries, the...

KiwiRail bans sleep aids for 2,500 staff in safety roles

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KiwiRail has banned around 2,500 workers in safety-sensitive roles from using melatonin and Zopiclone, citing safety concerns based on a review by its chief...

KiwiRail failed to act on Coroner’s safety recommendations before Matamata teen’s death

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KiwiRail did not implement a 2012 Coroner’s recommendation to fence off a hazardous section of railway in Matamata, where 13-year-old Sarie Morton was fatally...

Auckland commuters face train closures as rail network undergoes critical upgrades

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Auckland commuters returning from the holiday break faced disruptions as buses replaced trains across the rail network, which is closed for critical upgrades throughout...

Strong southerly swells disrupt Cook Strait sailings

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Large southerly swells forecast for January 4th and 5th are impacting Cook Strait sailings, with Interislander forced to cancel two morning trips of the...

Ferry procurement plan sparks controversy amid cost and timeline concerns

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The government has unveiled plans to establish a new state-owned company to procure two ferries for the Cook Strait, aiming to replace the aging...

Extended train closures in Auckland for City Rail Link upgrades set to last until 2026

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Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced that Auckland's train system will face up to 96 days of full closures until January 2026 to allow for...

KiwiRail offers all staff voluntary redundancy as part of cost-cutting restructuring plan

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KiwiRail is offering voluntary redundancy to all staff as part of a restructuring effort aimed at reducing costs and reshaping the business. In an email...

Aratere damaged while docking in Wellington Harbour

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The troubled Interislander ferry Aratere sustained damage to its hull while docking in Wellington Harbour around 3:30 pm on Thursday, according to Wellington's harbourmaster. Strong...

KiwiRail denies Aratere cover-up accusations

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KiwiRail has responded to claims by Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters that it concealed the true cause of the Aratere ferry's grounding on 21...

Peters alleges KiwiRail cover-up over Aratere ferry grounding

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Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has accused KiwiRail of a cover-up regarding the grounding of the Aratere ferry last month. Peters claims the incident occurred...

KiwiRail Chair David McLean announces early retirement

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KiwiRail's board chair, David McLean, has announced his early retirement, effective July 31, after notifying Finance Minister Nicola Willis and State Owned Enterprises Minister...

Aratere grounding: Government criticises KiwiRail

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Transport Minister Simeon Brown told media the government was disappointed in KiwiRail's asset management following the grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere near Picton. The...

AT disruptions expected to last weeks with up to a third of peak hour services cancelled on certain days

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Auckland Transport (AT) warns that up to one-third of train services could be cancelled during peak hours starting from 3pm today due to restrictions...

AT slams KiwiRail for track heat problems after multiple train cancellations

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Auckland Transport (AT) has expressed strong disappointment with KiwiRail following the cancellation of several train services across Auckland due to speed restrictions implemented because...

KiwiRail ferry funding request declined

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The coalition Government has declined a KiwiRail request to contribute significant additional funding to address cost escalations in the project to replace the InterIslander...