Politics‘An announcement about an announcement’: Labour slams ferry delayChris Hipkins has accused the coalition of dithering on replacing the ferries.11 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandD-day for Interislander, Government to reveal new Cook Strait ferriesThe Government has promised the plan will be cheaper than the cancelled mega-ferries.10 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessDHL investigates potential text message ‘smishing’ scamParcel delivery texts citing 'Customs' issues could be bogus, now under investigation.26 Nov 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNapier Port says earnings rebound will continue in 2025The port bounces back after Cyclone Gabrielle sabotaged its post-Covid recovery.18 Nov 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew data suggests doomed Manawanui was delayed a day for last-minute testingThe ship struck a reef and sank off Samoa.27 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessPort of Tauranga FY25 net profit forecast to improveImport and export volumes improve after sharp drop this time last year.25 Oct 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Reckless': Boat with man and two kids aboard crossed path of 51,000 tonne container shipMan charged after recreational boat moved into lane of 294-metres long ship entering port.23 Oct 07:21 PM
TalanoaWhy Manawanui clean-up will be put on holdEfforts to recover three containers from the ship were due to start today.19 Oct 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesDiplomat says Russian attacks on ships, Ukraine farmers show need for NZ supportMachinations around oil and shipping as Ukraine faces tough winter.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The costly fiasco of GP funding, Samoa deserves Manawanui compoOPINION: 'General practice is struggling for funding and therefore for staff.'13 Oct 04:00 PM
Environment200,000 litres of diesel has leaked from ManawanuiSources say concerns were raised about potential leakage from the ship's engines.11 Oct 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEchunga sinks - Kiwis’ 1800s visual memory shaped by paintings: Toni MacKinnonOpinion: Within hours the Echunga had broken up and almost all its cargo was lost.11 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Deeply... misogynistic' – Minister slates sexist criticisms of Navy commander after sinkingCollins took aim at what she called 'armchair admirals'.10 Oct 01:21 AM
New ZealandCentrePort warns it's not a 24/7 emergency first responder to ferry breakdownsWellington's port has requested an urgent meeting with ministers over Cook Strait safety.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSea turtle struggles in oil spill near HMNZS Manawanui wreck siteA sea turtle struggling to swim in thick, black oil on the water's surface near where the $100 million New Zealand Navy vessel sank in Samoa.Watch07 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandAir Force plane to help stricken Manawanui crew suffers setback on first missionThe $100m ship ran aground on Saturday and 75 people were rescued before it sank.07 Oct 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: National’s short-sighted ferry proposal is way off trackOPINION: '[National's] proposal to buy non-rail-capable ferries is nonsensical.'01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyMiddle East conflict could impact NZ exportersMany of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.30 Sep 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsMaersk offers new New Zealand-China service in Asia-Oceania container vessel upgradeA new Northern Star container vessel service starts in Shanghai next month.25 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Slow Govt decision-making on ferries starts to make iRex look goodOPINION: Even with an eye-watering budget blowout, at least there was a plan.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsTransport giant wants rail on new ferriesMainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.25 Sep 06:32 AM
New ZealandShipping companies asked to service the Chatham IslandsCurrent ship supplying the Chatham Islands, The Southern Tiare, is at the end of its life.19 Sep 11:47 PM
New ZealandDairy products take the coastal route to marketSome of Northland’s dairy exports are heading out of the area by sea instead of road.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSoaring coffee prices force roasters to add lower-cost beans to blendsFinancial Times: High-quality arabica, cheaper beans have both surged in recent months.25 Aug 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwiRail chair's thinly veiled barb at Willis and why trust was a problemTreasury has released more documents about Interislander's mega-ferry fallout.16 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed ministerCorrespondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsContainer shipping giant's NZ service changes temporary, exporters and importers hopeWorld's No 1 container line MSC announces Oceania service rejig.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsRed Sea turmoil impacts Kiwi shipping, Maersk warns of supply chain delaysTauranga and Auckland ports experience knock-on effects of Red Sea tension.06 Aug 01:27 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNorthland councils blind to economic benefits of Northport expansion proposal, port company arguesPort challenges councils’ findings on cultural values.05 Aug 01:26 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail board exodus: Acting chairman named, search for new directors under wayRob Jager's career includes more than 43 years with Shell in various executive roles.31 Jul 05:16 AM
EnvironmentPirates too late to delay import of fish-friendly flood pumpsThe items had to be transported through the Suez Canal.28 Jul 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ferries safe to sail another five years, but should they?OPINION: It seems the current fleet will need to see us through until 2029.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Potentially devastating': Baltimore cargo ship disaster highlights Cook Strait riskMaritime watchdog says ocean-going emergency response capability is vital.27 Jul 02:56 AM
New ZealandInside the $180m plan to keep Interislander ferries afloat until 2029Experts investigated extending the fleet's life after the mega ferries were cancelled.22 Jul 03:53 AM