OpinionMichael Barnett: Remove roadblocks to progressRemoving roadblocks to allow for decisive action on Auckland's critically important economic growth agenda is emerging as the top issue in early 2013.24 Dec 04:30 AM
OpinionPeter Chapple: Joys of larger population overtaken by realityPeriodically, calls are made for a rapid expansion of the population of New Zealand - 15 million has been identified as a desirable target.18 Dec 04:30 PM
Freight and logistics'Scrooge' squeezes surplusThe Government has been accused of being a Christmas Scrooge and increasing petrol prices in order to protect its promise to get back into surplus in 2014-15.18 Dec 04:30 PM
Freight and logisticsPetrol, road charges hikes are 'bad news'Increased petrol tax and road user charges will hit consumers hard in these tough economic times, the National Association of Retail Grocers says.18 Dec 04:07 AM
Freight and logisticsPetrol price hike unveiledThe Government will increase petrol tax by three cents a litre each July 1 for the next three years, with road user charges being increased by an equivalent amount.17 Dec 09:30 PM
Freight and logisticsCrushed teen costs company $50kAn Auckland freight business has been fined $50,000 after a teenage worker had his skull fractured when a large crate fell on him.06 Dec 08:45 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's quick benefits from HobbitAir New Zealand says it is already benefiting from The Hobbit, even before the movie's wide release.05 Dec 04:30 PM
Freight and logisticsMP challenges KiwiRail tenderingGovernment suspected of blocking plans to build wagons in Dunedin.25 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDFreight and logisticsDetained ship 'crawling with beetles'An Australian ship detained at Wellington's port this week was found to be "crawling with beetles" that had the potential to harm local insect species.22 Nov 10:15 PM
Freight and logisticsGreen economy could pay for NZMandatory emissions standards for new vehicles and an electrical "smart grid" are among a raft of ways New Zealand could tap into a global green economy.14 Nov 04:30 PM
Freight and logisticsFire sale for luxury superyachtA planned $60 million luxury superyacht is going on sale unfinished and at a fraction of its estimated value after it was badly damaged in a fire at an Auckland shipyard.08 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Bring back Nanny StatePike River is a Third World scandal we thought could never happen in a modern civilised country such as ours, writes Brian Rudman.06 Nov 08:30 PM
Freight and logisticsHigh dollar takes wind from sailsNew Zealand boat builders are savvy and determined but the strong kiwi dollar is making it difficult for exporters to remain competitive.29 Oct 04:30 PM
AirlinesMPs criticise Air NZ cutsAir New Zealand is under fire for its decision to scratch 16 flights a week in and out of Gisborne from December 1.26 Oct 01:56 AM
BDBDFreight and logisticsPort of Tauranga predicting record profitPort of Tauranga is signalling another record profit and is frustrated at a new Maori court challenge.25 Oct 03:15 AM
