The deal's off - with two new mega-ferries for the Cook Strait no longer going ahead.

KiwiRail has confirmed it will terminate a contract signed in 2021 to build the new ships in South Korea.

The Government has turned down KiwiRail's funding request to cover the escalating cost for the new ships and port infrastructure.

Chief Executive Peter Reidy says this is 'disappointing news for him and the KiwiRail team.

"We'll focus today on our people and our customers, which we've been doing. And on Monday, we'll turn around and work with the Government on options."

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The deal's off - with two new mega-ferries for the Cook Strait no longer going ahead.
KiwiRail has confirmed it will terminate a contract signed in 2021 to build the new ships in South Korea.
The Government has turned down KiwiRail's funding request to cover the escalating cost for the new ships and port infrastructure.
Chief Executive Peter Reidy says this is 'disappointing news for him and the KiwiRail team.
"We'll focus today on our people and our customers, which we've been doing. And on Monday, we'll turn around and work with the Government on options."
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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