Aratere ferry passengers stuck overnight after propulsion issue

Thursday 12 June 2025 · 8 outlets · 7 reports · updated Thu 12 Jun 2025, 10:37am

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Passengers on the Aratere ferry were stuck on board for several hours overnight after the vessel experienced a propulsion drive issue while sailing from Picton to Wellington. The electrical fault was resolved around 1am, allowing the ferry to resume its trip.

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1. RNZThu 12 Jun 2025, 12:05am

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2. Stuff via RNZThu 12 Jun 2025, 6:14am

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3. Waikato Times via RNZThu 12 Jun 2025, 7:23am

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4. Otago Daily TimesThu 12 Jun 2025, 7:40am

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5. 1News via RNZThu 12 Jun 2025, 7:47am

   Aratere passengers stuck on board for hours due to electrical fault (opens in new tab)