New ZealandWin-win solution to cruise ship problem promotedIt's a small solution to a big cruise ship problem and it could be a win-win.10 Feb 04:00 PM
TourismWatch: Mega ship in AucklandMega ship Ovation of the Seas will make its final New Zealand call of the summer in Auckland today.04 Feb 08:04 PM
BusinessTauranga grabs Aussie exports destined for AsiaPort of Tauranga's new megaship service was expected to boost containers handled by the port to a record-breaking total of more than one million.11 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandGoff open to berth for mega-cruise shipsAuckland's mayor has said he's open to building a pontoon-like structure whose consent was put on hold by the council earlier this month.27 Dec 05:50 AM
BusinessCancelled cruise hits tour operatorA major Dunedin tourism operator says it may be time to reconsider turning away public bookings in favour of cruise ship passengers.20 Dec 07:11 PM
TourismLack of room for megaships hurting NZLack of port facilities contributed to P&O ditching plans to bring a 4200-passenger ship to this market, which an industry group says is a wake-up call.19 Dec 12:53 AM
Freight and logisticsMegaship heading to New ZealandWATCH: One of the world's biggest cruise ships - which arrives in NZ next week - will be the star of cruise season.17 Dec 01:21 AM
Freight and logisticsNapier Port big winner from quakeFreight destined for Wellington's CentrePort was quickly diverted to Napier Port after the Kaikoura earthquake.21 Nov 08:45 PM
New ZealandCook Strait ferries operating after quakeCook Strait ferries are up and running after Monday's earthquake.18 Nov 11:48 PM
BusinessSea freight takes over from road and railSupermarket shelves in the earthquake-stricken region of North Canterbury will remain stocked if the Ports of Auckland has any say in it.16 Nov 12:48 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Ferry to Motueka refloatedPlans for a ferry between Whanganui and Port Motueka have been revisited. And pending a feasibility study by the council, could have the Mayor's support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Nov 03:12 AM
Freight and logisticsWatch NZH Local Focus: Revamping the Whanganui PortA Government funded feasibility study is looking at the future use of the Whanganui Port. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Oct 12:49 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Napier’s cruise ship season off to a good startCruise ships coming to Napier Port are on the up, with 10 more expected this season. Local businesses are expected to reap the benefits with nearly 100,000 passengers expected to visit. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch10 Oct 06:13 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Megaship makes maiden visit to TaurangaThe largest container ship to enter a New Zealand port, the MV Aotea Maersk, has made it’s maiden visit to Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch04 Oct 08:21 PM
EconomyLuxury ship marks start of summerAuckland's first luxury liner has arrived - marking the beginning of the cruise season.03 Oct 09:18 PM
OpinionEditorial: City must find room for cruising giantsAteed warns of a decline in visits unless these ships can be accommodated. It must be possible, without further compromising Auckland's prime attraction.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandChinese 'spy ship' slips into AucklandThe ship's presence sparked comments on social media from Kiwis feeling uneasy about its presence.02 Oct 11:10 PM
New ZealandMotorway takes priority over waterfrontA plan is being drawn up to sell land earmarked for a waterfront development on the shores of the Manukau Harbour for a new motorway.30 Sep 03:29 AM
OpinionMark Thomas: Fresh thinking can make port deliverCOMMENT: The immediate future I want to create is one where many more of our immediate transport and housing issues are sorted.18 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessNorthport takes issue with study's focusNorthport is calling for further discussions on "unbundling" alternatives to the growth issues facing Ports of Auckland.08 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessWharf extension work 'should stop'Work should stop on designing a new wharf extension into the Waitemata Harbour until alternative options have been explored, say port opponents.05 Jul 09:09 PM
AgribusinessMP backs Northport optionNorthland MP and NZ First leader Winston Peters says Northport is the logical place to take Auckland's shipping freight, saving hundreds of millions of dollars.04 Jul 05:00 PM
EditorialIt's time to get real about Auckland portEditorial: If Ports of Auckland was on the sharemarket, it would not be still enraging Aucklanders with these bids for more of the harbour.03 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessWharf expansion plan reignites battleA new port battle has erupted after Ports of Auckland flagged fresh plans for a 65m expansion.01 Jul 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsThumbs down to Manukau HarbourShippers have given the thumbs down to one finding from the Port Future Study - that Auckland's next major port could be sited in the Manukau Harbour.30 Jun 06:45 PM
BusinessAuckland Port move could cost billionsPorts of Auckland could be moved to a new "super port" in the Manukau Harbour or the Firth of Thames at a cost of $4 billion to $5.5 billion.30 Jun 01:08 AM
New ZealandReport recommends extending portSources say a long-awaited report into the future of Ports of Auckland is recommending a 25m extension into Waitemata Harbour.28 Jun 04:51 AM
OpinionJohn McCaulay: Full agenda for a visionary leaderCOMMENT: Is a downtown port in the biggest city the best use of the nation's most valuable real estate?05 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessGoff promises to move portPhil Goff is promising to move the city's port and turn the waterfront land into upmarket residential, high-value commercial and public spaces.03 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMayors: 'Moving port vital for city'The Ports of Auckland must be moved for the growth and prosperity of the city, say three mayoral candidates.16 May 05:30 PM
BusinessNorthport omitted from Ports of Auckland shortlistExcluding Northport as a possible site for taking over some of Ports of Auckland's work doesn't make sense to Northland's economic development boss.11 Apr 10:30 PM
Freight and logisticsSlow boats from China getting even slowerEven with fuel at its cheapest price in almost a decade, the ships that carry goods around the world have been cutting speed.17 Dec 09:30 PM
BusinessShift vehicle trade north - port chiefCar imports should be moved from Auckland to Northport at Marsden Pt, says Ports of Tauranga boss Mark Cairns.24 Aug 05:00 PM
