Latest from Ports
Tourism: Luxon, Upston hope more money gets more attention from China, Australia, US
More bounce needed to get tourism numbers back to pre-pandemic levels, PM needed.
'It is a cash grab, plain and simple': 77% port fee hike sparks industry outrage
The change may add $25m annually to costs during a cost-of-living crisis.
'Thought I was going to die': Port worker fell 12m into the sea at night
No one knew he'd fallen after a guard rail gave way while he was loading containers.
Artificial reef project aims to revive Tauranga's marine life
Nine reefs, named Peara, are 13m deep and support marine biodiversity.
Seymour's vision for Tauranga's growth challenges
David Seymour addressed infrastructure and housing issues in Tauranga.
Auckland Airport to get new cargo precinct as fruit and vege freight booms
Airport outlines cargo precinct plan. Meanwhile, a US duty-free ban takes effect today.
KiwiRail to retire Aratere ferry in $120m cost-saving decision
The Aratere will be retired this year to allow for new port construction.
Crane barge removal under way after capsizing at Tauranga marina
The barge capsized on March 31 in Tauranga Bridge Marina.
What we know about the deadly blasts at Iran’s strategic port
The blasts triggered a fire, with smoke billowing over the coastal facility.
What submitters say about Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams' helipad application
All 1397 public submissions are out: 91% or 1277 opposed, 108 supporting, 12 are neutral.
Ballance proposal may cut 62 jobs at Mount Maunganui plant
The proposal would eliminate 68 roles and create six new ones.
Bayswater Marina loses attempt to keep public off breakwater
A challenge to a breakwater closure was denied with the council's position reinforced.
'Euphoria': Waikato-Tainui makes biggest investment in 30 years
'For us, this is a line in the sand to say to our people this is just the beginning.'
'Roller coaster ride': NZ shares dip amid global market turmoil
Ebos Group fell 6.38% to $36.10 after a $217m institutional placement.
Market Close: Why interest rate cuts couldn't boost NZ sharemarket
The NZX slides despite some rate relief.
‘Could take some time’: Salvage operation under way for tipped barge
A tipped barge at Tauranga's marina could take time to salvage, says council.
Barge capsizes in Tauranga Harbour, 10l diesel spill contained
About 10 litres of diesel spilled; absorbent booms are in place.
Listen live: Winston Peters speaks following Interislander ferry announcement and Green MP controversy
The NZ First leader plans to replace the three Interislander ferries by 2029.
‘On track to deliver’: Peters on new Interislander ferry updates
The new ferries are expected to be in operation by 2029.
Napier Port welcomes last cruise of summer season – how did it compare to previous years?
'Looking ahead to next season, around 70 cruise bookings are already confirmed.'
‘Become NZ’s most efficient’: Port CEO on driving Auckland’s economic future
What must Auckland do to help the port fulfil its potential?
‘Growing’ Port of Tauranga ‘critical’ to export goal - Finance Minister
Fast-tracking will see decision on port expansion proposal in 'months and not years'.
‘Why shouldn’t it be an iwi’: Ngāpuhi’s Northport investment push
The Tupu Tonu fund aims to strengthen its role in regional infrastructure.
Ports ‘reluctant’ to work with KiwiRail after mega-ferry fallout
It was hoped a new company would provide a pathway for a trusted approach to negotiations.
Why two men are determined to finish a stranger’s dream boat
'I don’t even know the guy but that boat’s got to be finished.'
Early morning blaze at Tauranga Marina destroys two boats
Five fire trucks and three support vehicles attended the scene.
Bayswater Marina wants 156-boat drystack plans non-notified
Auckland Council is yet to decide if plans for the new building should be notified.