Interislander ferry Kaiarahi being towed back to Wellington

Interislander ferry Kaiarahi being towed back to Wellington

By RNZ

The Interislander ferry Kaiarahi is being towed back to Wellington due to a technical issue.

A passenger on the ferry said the 1pm sailing from Wellington to Picton was still in the harbour, about halfway between the port and Matiu/Somes Island, when a call came over the loudspeaker that there was a technical issue.

The announcement said it would not be a quick fix, and the ferry would have to return to Wellington.

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