New Zealand ferry declares mayday after losing power with 800 passengers on board


A New Zealand passenger ferry issued a mayday call after losing power while on its way to Wellington.

The ship had about 800 passengers on board, along with 80 crew.

The Kaitaki Interislander ferry had left Picton at 2.15pm and got into difficulties after it lost propulsion power near the end of its journey.

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