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![Auckland in for even longer freight delivery delays: warning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland in for even longer freight delivery delays: warning
Auckland port says delays are a "landside" container flow problem.
![Whiskas among big-brand pet foods hit by global shipping issues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whiskas among big-brand pet foods hit by global shipping issues
'We're doing everything we can to boost supply in-store.'
![Business Hub: Andrea Scown first female CEO of Mitre 10](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Business Hub: Andrea Scown first female CEO of Mitre 10
New Mitre 10 boss steps up to a timber shortage crisis and pandemic challenge.
!['Price of everything' set to increase: Consumers face pain at the checkout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Price of everything' set to increase: Consumers face pain at the checkout
Fears price hikes will be felt most greatly by those with the least money.
![Auckland Council a 'lazy' port owner: councillor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland Council a 'lazy' port owner: councillor
Port stopwork over safety looms as council ownership comes under fire from within.
!['Worst I've seen in 40 years': Shipping container shortage critical](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Worst I've seen in 40 years': Shipping container shortage critical
Seafood importer says exporters face 'enormous financial problem' with no end in sight.
![Why airlines are getting $540m in Govt help](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why airlines are getting $540m in Govt help
Govt and airlines say freight scheme helps keep carriers flying here for aviation rebuild
![NZ importers feeling boxed in as port chaos continues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ importers feeling boxed in as port chaos continues
The logjam at the port is causing havoc for importers, writes Kate MacNamara.
![NZ imports fell sharply in 2020 - Stats NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ imports fell sharply in 2020 - Stats NZ
NZ's imports plummeted in 2020 while exports remained strong, Stats NZ says.
!['Tough year ahead': The outlook for retail in 2021](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Tough year ahead': The outlook for retail in 2021
The sector has experienced a sharp bounce back - but will it last?
![Kmart, Whittaker's face stock shortages amid Ports of Auckland delays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kmart, Whittaker's face stock shortages amid Ports of Auckland delays
Empty shelves and ingredient shortages plague businesses.
![Out of stock: Five products that could be hard to come by this Christmas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Out of stock: Five products that could be hard to come by this Christmas
You'll be lucky to get your hands on these products any time soon.
![Focus: Ship stuck at sea with would-be presents until Christmas Eve](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Focus: Ship stuck at sea with would-be presents until Christmas Eve
Ships stuck at sea with would-be presents until Christmas Eve, retailers say it is disastrous. Video / NZ Herald
![Small Business: The Auckland firm championing Brazilian acai in Aotearoa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Small Business: The Auckland firm championing Brazilian acai in Aotearoa
How lack of good acai in the market fuelled Riversea on its business journey.
![Warehouse Group warns of possible stock delays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Warehouse Group warns of possible stock delays
Warehouse Group chief executive told shareholders this morning during its annual meeting.
![Fake-meat fatigue: Have we reached peak vegan meat?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fake-meat fatigue: Have we reached peak vegan meat?
Despite Kiwis' love of meat NZ is 'an ideal market' for vegan alternatives, says supplier.
![Stuck in transit: Tauranga comes to Auckland's aid to ease congested containers, imports](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Stuck in transit: Tauranga comes to Auckland's aid to ease congested containers, imports
Port of Tauranga pushes to clear Auckland port's diverted imports.
![Looming shortages: Which retail items could soon be harder to come by](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Looming shortages: Which retail items could soon be harder to come by
High demand and short supply has retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers stretched.
![As air freight plunged, these items surged in demand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
As air freight plunged, these items surged in demand
What New Zealanders needed quickly during lockdown changed dramatically.
![Fresh melon imports suspended after fruit disease found](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fresh melon imports suspended after fruit disease found
Unwanted fruit disease has been found on imported watermelons from Queensland, Australia.
![Let's get talking: Tauranga and Northport bosses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Let's get talking: Tauranga and Northport bosses
Removing Auckland port's car imports would reveal its true costs: rival claim.