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New Waikato-BoP supply chain study promotes action over words

New action plan claims to reflect freight industry consensus on priority needs.

New wharf sails through berth test

Port welcomes berth of newcomer

No recession yet - new data points to GDP rebound

Sentiment has improved for accommodation, cafes, and restaurants as Omicron wave eases.

Maersk to start dedicated NZ coastal shipping service

Two-vessel service starts next month, will only operate in NZ waters.

Continuous Disclosure: How to manage the supply chain shock

Listen: Skellerup chief executive David Mair talks supply shocks and inflation outlook.

GDP preview: Early bets in on path of economic growth

Economists say the first quarter was tough as Omicron kept people home.

Sir Richard Branson reveals pandemic brought Virgin empire to its knees

It took 50 years to build Virgin and he nearly lost it all, tycoon reveals.

Lower kiwi dollar keeps export prices strong despite falls

The ANZ Commodity Index shows export prices rose in currency-adjusted terms.

Liam Dann: The chilling economic warning we should take seriously

Buckle-up, the full force of the economic storm may still be ahead.

'Order Gib now': PlaceMakers warns of price rises and product shortages

PlaceMakers said that no Pink Batts were being distributed from their factory this week.

Mainfreight rallies to help Ukrainian staff, refugees; closes Russian operations

Ukrainian drivers' decision to defend their country has led to shortages across Europe.

Buyer right to question the value of muffler on swanky Japanese sportscar, tribunal says

Questions raised over advertising used to sell a Nissan GTR "Black Edition" vehicle.

Waffle or workable? Cynicism, praise for Govt supply chain paper

Heavy on decarbonisation, light on pressing issues, says sector.

Former KiwiRail CEO Peter Reidy to return to the job

Union welcomes return of a steady hand.

Sanford sells lobster quota for $49.3m

Sanford has sold its Southern South Island lobster quota for $49 million.

Market close: Prices up despite lurking grey clouds

Sharp rise despite lockdowns, rising interest rates, talk of US recession.

Tauranga port gets Environment Court date, chair runs up timing red flag

Port says export volumes will stall from 2024 if build doesn't start this year.

Exporters on alert, containers short in China lockdown fallout

Risk of container congestion at NZ export ports if Shanghai lockdown upset persists.