The Maritime Union says its members at the Ports of Auckland will go on strike for two days next month.

ort of Tauranga is expecting a big jump in container traffic after being chosen by the MSC shipping line as its only New Zealand stop off.

Union workers are threatening to picket the arrival of a shipment of Chinese-made railway wagons at the Port of Tauranga.

Israel dismisses claims it is behind events hampering Gaza protest.

Australia plans tough steps to to plug gaps at its entry points.