PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFloating 'apartment building' of millionaires to visit NapierYacht, launch, floating apartment building? This year it'll be in port for two nights.02 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandAskoy II restored 30 years after being wrecked on a Northland beachThe boat was tossed onto the sand about 2km south of Baylys Beach in a huge storm.31 May 05:00 PM
Construction'Like containers' – new Chinese-built apartments shock SandringhamKingsway Ave is a street of mainly older wooden Californian-style bungalows.28 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandComCom issues warning to ferry operator after Cook Strait cancellationsThe watchdog says Bluebridge potentially misrepresented consumers’ rights to compensation.27 May 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayday calls and cancelled ferries: Government considers emergency towing optionsThere is no emergency towing vessel on standby in NZ to help large ships in strife.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRuakura Superhub tenant signs big long-term freight agreementIt would provide New Zealand international trade with a stable global supply chain.21 May 04:00 AM
WorldElectrics on cargo ship already faulty before bridge collapseThe Dali experienced an electrical blackout about 10 hours before it hit the bridge.14 May 10:36 PM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown bins long-term lease for Port of Auckland, sticks with status quoThe Auckland Mayor earlier warned that the 'manure hits the fan' if nothing changed.07 May 12:21 AM
PoliticsGovernment to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals BillSubmitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.30 Apr 12:13 AM
New ZealandHalf a billion-dollar dry dock project gets Minister’s nodThe dry dock development will have a major impact on Northland.23 Apr 06:00 PM
Freight and logisticsBaltimore leaders accuse ship’s owner and manager of negligence in Key Bridge collapseShip owner and manager should be held liable, city leaders say after disaster.22 Apr 11:45 PM
New ZealandFormer Port of Auckland boss on trial for workplace death in unprecedented prosecutionIt's the first time a large corporate CEO has faced charges over a workplace fatality.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandModel ship lands in Foxton in time for Big Dutch Day OutDe Heemskerck was the first European ship to sail south of Australia and visit NZ.19 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand'KiwiRail got us into this mess': Nicola Willis defends $2000 a day ferry advisorsShe says paying experts is cheaper than going ahead with the failed mega ferry project.11 Apr 05:03 AM
New ZealandMFAT warned of risk to relationship with Korea over mega ferry cancellationCareful and deliberate communications with the Korean Government were advised.08 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFood inflation across rich nations drops to pre-Ukraine war levelsFinancial Times: Inflation across industrialised nations down to 5.3% in February - OECD.07 Apr 09:12 PM
New ZealandMinister dodges questions on ferry letter, won't commit to new ships by 2026Newstalk ZB host asks Nicola Willis: 'What the hell's going on?'04 Apr 03:00 AM
Freight and logisticsCrews at Baltimore bridge collapse remove twisted steel and concreteEach part of the bridge removed from the water will be lifted onto a barge.31 Mar 07:42 PM
WorldCould tugboats have helped avert Baltimore bridge tragedy?Tugboats were not escorting the massive cargo ship Dali when it lost power in Baltimore.30 Mar 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsAnother wayward container ship shows world trade’s fragilityNew York Times: Bridge accident adds to strains already confronting global supply chain.28 Mar 05:00 AM
Freight and logisticsPort says no risk to Auckland, Tauranga harbour bridges after Baltimore bridge tragedySugar factory gets limited, controlled traffic, port says.26 Mar 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNZ still spending more than it earns - but the deficit shrinks as tourists returnThe goods deficit narrowed as we imported less, despite falling export returns.19 Mar 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIndia’s navy frees ship hijacked by Somali piratesFinancial Times: Gang that seized bulk carrier in December forced to surrender.17 Mar 05:34 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS held secret talks with Iran over Red Sea attacksFinancial Times: Indirect negotiations in Oman aimed to end Houthi strikes.13 Mar 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsFreedom Furniture loses $9m, taps parent's support to pay debtsRed Sea terrorism disrupting supply chain, racheting up freight costs.10 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandRed Sea, Panama, logjam dramas hit home for NZ shippers and shoppersShipping is in turmoil and some smaller Kiwi exporters are at risk. But what can we do about problems in New Zealand? ZB's Simon Barnett and James Daniels discuss the issues with John Weekes. Video / NZHerald Watch06 Mar 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsMaersk takes aim at NZ port berthing slot availability and productivityThe shipping giant says the efficiency of its ocean network is affected; ports respond.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessANZ's Commodities Index gained 3.5 per cent in FebruaryThe twin canal crises are impacting smaller Kiwi exporters especially.05 Mar 12:59 AM
Freight and logisticsExports struggle to get good prices but NZ trade deficit still shrinksExpensive imports gobble up some of our strong export volumes.03 Mar 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: Mayor's $3-4b war chest to secure council's financial future, disaster responseIt's not sensible to have all your eggs in two baskets, the council treasurer says.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsShipping costs rise again as Red Sea, Panama Canal ills disruptTwin canal crises still loom as NZ supply chain urged to get its own house in order.03 Mar 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logistics'Time's up': Major export gateway Port of Tauranga runs out of container berth spaceNo room left to take on new shipping services.29 Feb 02:17 AM
Freight and logisticsPort of Tauranga faces challenge of wars, economic malaiseLower dairy and kiwifruit volumes and lower consumer appetite for imports take toll.22 Feb 08:12 PM
Freight and logisticsPort of Auckland improves half-year return to city, lifts container tallyHalf-year looks up, imports and exports improve.21 Feb 07:09 PM