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Discover the history of Interislander

Where did our favourite NZ ferry come from? When did it launch? And how has it got to where it is today? Step aboard and let us take you on a journey through the history of the Cook Strait ferry.

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How Kaikoura was derailed by the earthquake

With mighty slips and huge fissures ripping up roads and sweeping the railway in to the sea - this is the story of the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake.

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