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
WorldRed Sea chaos jeopardises global trade: Why are the Houthis attacking ships?The Red Sea is one of the world's most important shipping lanes but global trade has been jeopardised after Houthi rebels based in Yemen began attacking ships. Video / NZ Herald, AP, GettyWatch21 Feb 05:12 AM
AgribusinessTurbo-boost for NZ cold supply chain with Maersk $150m investment at RuakuraThe 18,000 sq m facility showcases the latest in cold store capability and design.21 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCrew abandons ship in most damaging strike yet by Yemen’s HouthisFinancial Times: Attack follows report rebel movement now has submarine drone in arsenal.19 Feb 07:38 PM
WorldFuture of animals on live export ship still unknownThe fate of about 16,000 livestock being offloaded near Perth is still being decided.13 Feb 07:40 PM
PoliticsWhy NZ is sending Defence Force personnel to Red Sea"What are the consequences of inaction?"24 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldRed Sea attacks mean 'tough decisions' for shipping industryTensions in the Red Sea cause exporters problems getting key commodities into Europe.21 Jan 08:53 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail charged after Interislander ferry loses power in Cook StraitThe Kaitaki lost power and came close to running aground in January last year.17 Jan 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cook Strait ferries - dated, dirty and desperateOPINION: A tired trip across Cook Strait highlights the dire state of our ferries.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS drawn further into Middle East conflict with Houthi strikesFinancial Times: US struggles to balance deterrence and diplomacy amid war shockwaves.14 Jan 08:49 PM
WorldNZ supports retaliatory US and UK air strikes against Houthis in YemenThe militaries are using warship-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets.12 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandASB investigated, youth crime and Gus the Groper | Focus Morning Bulletin January 11, 2024ASB bank investigated after offering Kiwi scam victim a goodwill payment, why Generation Z are less likely to end up behind bars and petition demands harsher penalty after Kiwi allegedly kills beloved Aussie fish in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / GettyWatch10 Jan 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Winston Peters’ Red Sea move brings NZ and the US closerOPINION: New Zealand’s interests are three-fold: Economic, moralistic and loyalistic.05 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldHouthis defy warning from NZ and allies on Red Sea attacksNZ is among 14 countries calling for an immediate end to threats against commercial ships.05 Jan 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS cracks down on money flow to Iran-backed HouthisFinancial Times: Treasury imposes sanctions after Red Sea attacks.29 Dec 02:08 AM
New ZealandBrynderwyns closure no worries for future-focused seaglidersThe sailing, foiling, flying seagliders promise fast and efficient transport.28 Dec 09:28 PM
Freight and logisticsShipping firm Maersk to resume Red Sea voyagesThe route has been under attack from Houthi rebels.26 Dec 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS says Iran ‘deeply involved’ in Houthi Red Sea shipping attacksFinancial Times: White House declassifies intelligence pointing to Tehran’s role.23 Dec 08:45 PM