EditorialIt's time to get real about Auckland portEditorial: If Ports of Auckland was on the sharemarket, it would not be still enraging Aucklanders with these bids for more of the harbour.03 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessWharf expansion plan reignites battleA new port battle has erupted after Ports of Auckland flagged fresh plans for a 65m expansion.01 Jul 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsThumbs down to Manukau HarbourShippers have given the thumbs down to one finding from the Port Future Study - that Auckland's next major port could be sited in the Manukau Harbour.30 Jun 06:45 PM
BusinessAuckland Port move could cost billionsPorts of Auckland could be moved to a new "super port" in the Manukau Harbour or the Firth of Thames at a cost of $4 billion to $5.5 billion.30 Jun 01:08 AM
New ZealandReport recommends extending portSources say a long-awaited report into the future of Ports of Auckland is recommending a 25m extension into Waitemata Harbour.28 Jun 04:51 AM
OpinionJohn McCaulay: Full agenda for a visionary leaderCOMMENT: Is a downtown port in the biggest city the best use of the nation's most valuable real estate?05 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessGoff promises to move portPhil Goff is promising to move the city's port and turn the waterfront land into upmarket residential, high-value commercial and public spaces.03 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMayors: 'Moving port vital for city'The Ports of Auckland must be moved for the growth and prosperity of the city, say three mayoral candidates.16 May 05:30 PM
BusinessNorthport omitted from Ports of Auckland shortlistExcluding Northport as a possible site for taking over some of Ports of Auckland's work doesn't make sense to Northland's economic development boss.11 Apr 10:30 PM
Freight and logisticsSlow boats from China getting even slowerEven with fuel at its cheapest price in almost a decade, the ships that carry goods around the world have been cutting speed.17 Dec 09:30 PM
BusinessShift vehicle trade north - port chiefCar imports should be moved from Auckland to Northport at Marsden Pt, says Ports of Tauranga boss Mark Cairns.24 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessPort feels commodity chillPort of Tauranga felt the chill wind of a commodities downturn in its result for the year to June 30, posting a modest 1 per cent improvement in net profit to $79.1 million.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPort pressure group excludedThe protest group set up to halt wharf extensions is upset at being excluded from a study into the wider impact of the ports on the city.09 Aug 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsMega-cruise ship confirms NZ visitThe $1.3b megaship Ovation of the Seas has been confirmed to visit next year but in Auckland passengers may have to be ferried from the ship to shore in small boats.17 Jun 08:10 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Plastic consumption a reason behind port expansion?Let's get rid of the single use plastic, reducing the amount of rubbish we are sending on diesel-hungry boats, writes Sam Judd. It would stop the harbour from filling up with plastic and possibly the extended port.20 May 09:03 PM
OpinionChris Roberts: Port upgrade vital to harnessing growth of cruise marketFor the cruise sector, there are no alternative ports, writes Chris Roberts. Passengers want to come to Auckland and spend their money enjoying the sights and activities of our biggest city.07 May 02:32 AM
BusinessPorts head digs in against pressureChairman appears to have put his job on the line by digging in against council pressure to stop extending Bledisloe Wharf into the Waitemata Harbour.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPorts stoush: Extension going aheadPorts of Auckland's work on two massive wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour is proceeding despite public protests and a political call to halt work.20 Apr 05:15 AM
New ZealandTwo cranes appear at Bledisloe WharfTwo large Fletcher cranes have appeared at the end of Bledisloe Wharf at the Ports of Auckland, but it is not known if this signals a start to work on two wharf extensions.20 Apr 01:07 AM
New ZealandNo solution for Ports stoushThe stand-off between Ports of Auckland and Auckland Council over a political call to stop work on two wharf extensions enters its fourth week today.20 Apr 12:10 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Let's hear that city mouse roarThe present city administration's desire to keep politics out of council affairs plays right into the hands of the bureaucrats, the powerful, and "council-controlled organisations", writes Brian Rudman.16 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandPorts of Auckland: June court dateA legal challenge to the lawfulness of two wharf extensions in the Waitemata Harbour by Ports of Auckland will be heard in June.16 Apr 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsBig wharves for cruise shipsOwners of a new generation mega cruise ship heading for New Zealand say they welcome plans by Ports of Auckland to extend its container wharves.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsBillion dollar mega-ship cruising to NZOvation is still being built at a shipyard in Germany and when finished will be 348m long and 168,666 gross registered tonnes.15 Apr 01:45 AM
Freight and logisticsCity councillors defend port companySeveral councillors have leapt to the defence of Ports of Auckland, the council-owned company facing public and political pressure to halt work on two new wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour.14 Apr 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsCall to halt Auckland wharf extensionsAuckland Council has formally asked Ports of Auckland to halt construction of two massive wharf extensions.31 Mar 11:32 PM
Freight and logisticsLegal action over Auckland port fightUrban Auckland has taken the first legal steps to stop Ports of Auckland beginning construction on two massive wharf extensions next month.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor walks out of port meetingAuckland Mayor Len Brown today walked out of a council meeting following a stoush with councillor Cathy Casey over port expansion.25 Mar 11:58 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: You can hate the port, but not successPorts are the cutting edge of an economy, writes Mike Hosking. Yes, containers piled high look ugly, and they may well block the view of the apartment overlooking them, but they're money.25 Mar 09:57 PM
AgribusinessPort plans to woo AucklandersPorts of Auckland is planning an offensive this week to sell its expansion plans to Aucklanders, using the carrot of releasing Captain Cook Wharf for public use.23 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessBrown loses support on port expansionThe majority of Auckland councillors now want a rethink on the controversial proposed expansion of the port.23 Mar 01:38 AM
