Auckland local board members have waded into the bitter dispute between the Ports of Auckland and striking workers, issuing an unprecedented statement.

Union activity is undermining NZ's ports, claims the Productivity Commission.

Ports of Auckland plans to approach at least three outside stevedore contractors this week in a bid to break an 11-month impasse with its own workers.

A man fired after alleged excessive phone and internet use at work has won interim reinstatement.

Is privatisation the real agenda?