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KiwiRail charged following Aratere ferry grounding near Picton

The PostWaikato TimesThe PressStuffNZ Herald1NewsRNZOtago Daily TimesWednesday 18 June 2025 · 8 outlets · 6 reports · updated

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Maritime NZ has filed two health and safety charges against KiwiRail after an investigation into the Aratere ferry grounding in June 2024. The vessel ran aground north of Picton with 47 people on board, though no injuries were reported. KiwiRail could face fines of up to $2 million.

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First reported by The Post, Wed 18 Jun 2025, 12:20pm · 6 reports from 6 outlets over 85 minutes
  1. The PostThe Post

    KiwiRail charged after Aratere grounding (opens in new tab)

    Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

  2. The PressThe Press via Stuff

    Maritime New Zealand files charges against KiwiRail over Aratere ferry grounding (opens in new tab)

    Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Maritime NZ files charges against KiwiRail over Interislander Aratere ferry grounding (opens in new tab)

  4. 1News1News

    Charges filed against KiwiRail over Aratere grounding (opens in new tab)

  5. RNZRNZ

    Maritime NZ files charges against KiwiRail over Aratere ferry grounding (opens in new tab)

  6. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    KiwiRail charged over Cook Strait ferry grounding (opens in new tab)