Cook Strait ferry services face further disruption from stormy weather

Monday 6 January 2025 · 5 outlets · 6 reports · updated Mon 6 Jan 2025, 11:25am

In this story Interislander, Bluebridge

Strong winds and large swells have caused multiple cancellations and delays for Interislander and Bluebridge sailings. Passengers have faced significant disruption over the weekend and into Monday. Disruptions are expected to continue until at least the end of Monday.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZMon 6 Jan 2025, 5:19am

   Cook Strait ferry passengers face more disruption as stormy weather continues (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 6 Jan 2025, 6:43am

   More Interislander and Bluebridge sailings cancelled as stormy weather continues (opens in new tab)

   • Interislander delays continue amid 4m-high swells and 75km/h winds (opens in new tab) Mon 6 Jan 2025, 8:24am
3. 1News via RNZMon 6 Jan 2025, 7:30am

   Cook Strait ferries face more disruption as stormy weather continues (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 6 Jan 2025, 8:34am

   Ferry disruptions: 'Heads-up would've been nice' (opens in new tab)

5. StuffMon 6 Jan 2025, 11:25am

   Watch: Rough Cook Strait ferry crossing as huge waves hit (opens in new tab)