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The retired Interislander ferry Aratere, notorious for its troubled 26-year history, made its final voyage across Cook Strait as KiwiRail faces potential difficulties in selling the vessel, as no buyers are currently interested. With Aratere’s withdrawal, only two ferries remain to serve Interislander’s needs until the arrival of larger, rail-enabled replacements in 2029.
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