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August 2026

• 18 AugCook Strait ferry sailings cancelled due to heavy swells

December 2025

• 5 Dec 2025Two new measles cases confirmed in Auckland and Queenstown

November 2025

• 19 Nov 2025Bluebridge ferry passengers delayed in Picton due to stuck ramp

October 2025

• 6 Oct 2025Bluebridge ferry sailings cancelled due to mechanical issue

August 2025

• 20 Aug 2025Bluebridge cancels two Cook Strait ferry sailings due to rough conditions
• 19 Aug 2025Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled due to severe weather
• 10 Aug 2025Strong winds and large swells cause Cook Strait ferry cancellations

July 2025

• 23 Jul 2025Newest Cook Strait ferry begins service in Wellington
• 3 Jul 2025New Bluebridge ferry Livia arrives in Wellington

March 2025

• 21 Mar 2025Bluebridge to purchase new Stena Livia ferry for Cook Strait
• 12 Mar 2025Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled due to large swells

February 2025

• 28 Feb 2025Bluebridge ferry Strait Feronia to resume sailing after mechanical issues+3

January 2025

• 13 Jan 2025Cook Strait ferry passengers warned of more rough crossings
• 12 Jan 2025Large swells cause Cook Strait ferry cancellations+2
• 7 Jan 2025Cook Strait ferry disruptions expected to ease as winds subside
• 6 Jan 2025Cook Strait ferry services face further disruption from stormy weather+1
• 4 Jan 2025Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled due to strong winds and swells+3