PremiumPremiumRetailInside the grid: Robot upgrade transforms Ikea fulfilmentThis is the first time Ikea has installed this technology in Australasia.06 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumAirlinesMiddle East war forcing a rethink on aviation fuel resilienceThe world's airlines make moves around war; what might replace today's jet fuel carriers?01 Apr 01:25 AM
New ZealandTrucking firm's fuel bill up 110% due to Middle East conflict'A nightmare': Diesel now averages $3.51 a litre, overtaking unleaded 91 at $3.43.31 Mar 10:32 PM
BusinessBusiness owners warn of potential price hikes for customers as fuel costs bite30 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandMaritime NZ detains Bluebridge's Connemara ferry in Wellington after inspection30 Mar 05:33 PM
LiveNew ZealandLuxon says if business case for LNG import terminal doesn't stack up 'we won't be doing it'29 Mar 07:12 PM
New ZealandGovt seeks public feedback on fuel-related 'red tape' as conflict pushes prices past $329 Mar 05:37 AM
Project AucklandPort of Auckland unveils mega cruise ship terminal and 24/7 freight push26 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumFreight and logisticsDiesel price surge forces freight firms to add fuel surcharges nationwide25 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumManufacturingPlastics sector warns of 75% material price surge as Iran conflict bites supply18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreens warn of 'perfect storm' as Cook Strait ferry failures hit travellers, freightReplacement ferries are not expected to arrive on the Cook Strait until 2029.14 Mar 01:56 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail hopes to have stricken Kaiārahi ferry sailing by next week after technical faultAbout 1300 vehicles face disruption, with refunds and rebookings being offered.12 Mar 06:55 PM
BusinessTech thieves: How US$31m in AI hardware vanished before anyone noticedExperts say real losses may be 10 to 15 times higher than official estimates.12 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandTruck fire closes State Highway 1 north of Silverdale, AucklandFirefighters have contained a truck fire on State Highway 1 carrying dog food supplies that caught fire north of Silverdale shortly after 1:30am. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Mar 04:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClosures on this state highway cost an estimated $8m in lost GDP every dayThe road between Gisborne and Ōpōtiki allows freight access to the primary sector economy.09 Mar 05:00 PM
BusinessOil soars 30% as US-Israel war with Iran batters Asian marketsThe war has halted Strait of Hormuz shipping, blocking a fifth of global crude.09 Mar 04:01 AM
BusinessNew Zealand prices of ‘anything attached to fuel’ will rise, logistics boss warnsNew Zealand now has 25 days of diesel on hand and 29 days in transit.05 Mar 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Reporting season reveals economic recovery winners and laggardsTourism is the standout bright spot, while new-build construction still lags.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat NZ global supply chains are being disrupted by US-Iran conflict?Explainer: Up to 80 oil and gas tankers a day normally pass through the Hormuz Strait.05 Mar 04:21 AM
New ZealandDisciplined performance: Kiwirail profit surges on higher freight, lower costsRevenue grew 4% to $537m while operating costs dropped 6% to $464.4m.27 Feb 04:48 AM
Freight and logisticsWeak market conditions dampen Move Logistics resultMove Logistics cut its net loss to $900,000, an $8m improvement on last year.27 Feb 12:24 AM
New ZealandNew border tax on offshore goods unfair, Freightways saysFreightways chief executive Mark Troughear says the new border tax is unfairly applied.Watch16 Feb 06:26 PM
Freight and logisticsFreightways half-year profit jumps 17% as economy recoversAn interim dividend of 21c per share was declared, up 10.5% on last year.15 Feb 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Port saga exposes flaws in Luxon's fast-track planning reformsOPINION: Ships turned away from Tauranga are costing exporters tens of millions a year.28 Jan 02:00 AM
WorldCigarette smuggler used Bond-like ‘revolving number plates’Silivaniuk tried to bring in over six million cigarettes worth about $6.3m.14 Jan 09:18 PM
WorldDeadly rail line: 13 killed, 98 hurt as Mexico train derails in OaxacaThe Oaxaca rail line was opened in 2023 as a flagship project.29 Dec 02:12 AM
AirlinesAirport biosecurity company fined $150,000 over pest escape riskCompany stung with fine over mosquito-type pest risk, says it's already made improvements.05 Dec 02:57 AM
New ZealandHow a Pacific flag ended up at the centre of a global oil-smuggling rowDiplomats in Helsinki and London have raised the alarm with New Zealand officials.25 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTrump tariffs see Eroad lose major US customer – contributing to $135m impairmentCEO says underlying numbers are strong as firm 'pivots' from US to Australia and NZ.20 Nov 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeMainfreight powers up with 10MW solar push Mainfreight will generate 10MW of solar power in FY25 as capacity grows.19 Nov 06:00 AM
BusinessNapier Port profit jumps 24% as container volumes surgeContainer volumes rose 9.1% to 250k TEU, driven by stronger export demand.18 Nov 09:50 PM
New ZealandBig test ahead: Govt eyes private model for $1b Marsden Point rail linkMore than 70 organisations have shown interest in building the 19km rail link.13 Nov 12:00 AM
BusinessMainfreight eyes recovery after cost pressures dent first-half profitNet profit slid to $93.4m as higher property costs hit earnings.11 Nov 08:26 PM