Additional Bluebridge Connemara ferry sailings have been cancelled in New Zealand after waterways regulator Maritime NZ delayed clearance for the ship, which was detained in Wellington following a recent inspection.

Bluebridge has announced further cancellations of its ferry sailings due to a persistent fault, with services now not expected to resume until at least Tuesday evening, impacting freight companies.

Bluebridge has canceled all Connemara ferry sailings for a week due to an unspecified technical fault, with no immediate word on when the issue will be resolved.

New Zealand's Green Party has warned of a 'perfect storm' as multiple ferry breakdowns, including the Interislander's Kaiārahi and Bluebridge's Connemara, cause significant disruptions to both passenger travel and freight services.

Bluebridge has again canceled a Connemara sailing, but assures that the ship's fault has been rectified and the vessel is expected to resume service on Wednesday morning.

Bluebridge has announced further cancellations for its ferry sailings, with the Connemara ferry now having been out of action for more than a week, causing ongoing disruptions.

Bluebridge has announced the cancellation of five ferry sailings this weekend after technical issues were discovered onboard one of its vessels.

Bluebridge is indicating strong southerlies could cause delays and cancellations.

Maritime NZ has detained Bluebridge's Connemara ferry in Wellington following an inspection, 10 days after a technical fault had already forced the suspension of the ship's services.

Bluebridge ferry passengers are experiencing frustration as sailings on the Connemara vessel have been cancelled for the eighth consecutive day due to an ongoing technical fault.

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries said a fault was identified on board the Connemara Saturday morning.