Ferries
Picton locals want answers over impact of new ferries
Picton locals say they want answers over the impact on their town of KiwiRail’s proposed new ferries. Audio
Record high winds cause a marathon Interislander crossing
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
Alaskan hero providing groceries for entire town
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
Nearly 100 dead after ferry capsizes in Iraq
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
Passenger describes rocky, wild ride on Interislander
Passengers on the Interislander lay frozen on the floor as massive waves rocked the ferry this morning. Passenger Shane Brocklebank says it was such a rocky ride, parts of the ceiling fell off. Video, Audio
Ferry charges: Norway's electric fleet
In Norway, the world's first electric car ferry is operating successfully and a whole fleet of more eco-friendly vessels is on its way. Now low-emission, plug-in ferries could be a viable option for… Audio, Gallery
Historic Ferry The Kestrel Sinks - Hugh Gladwell
Historic Auckland ferry, The Kestrel, has sunk in its dock at Wynyard Wharf. The one hundred and eleven year old ferry, was one of the foundation vessels of ferry transport in Auckland. Hugh Gladwell… Audio