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Ferry Passenger Missing After Falling Overboard in Cook Strait

3/31/2026

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A man fell overboard from the Kaiarahi ferry in Cook Strait early Tuesday around 2:20 AM.
KiwiRail said the missing passenger was not noticed until his car was found left on board.
Maritime Union representative Fiona Mansell said the crew were shaken and began a search after reviewing CCTV footage.
Coastguard and rescue helicopters are assisting in the ongoing search.

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A man fell overboard from the Kaiarahi ferry in Cook Strait early Tuesday around 2:20 AM.
KiwiRail said the missing passenger was not noticed until his car was found left on board.
Maritime Union representative Fiona Mansell said the crew were shaken and began a search after reviewing CCTV footage.
Coastguard and rescue helicopters are assisting in the ongoing search.