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![Mayday calls and cancelled ferries: Government considers emergency towing options](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Mayday calls and cancelled ferries: Government considers emergency towing options
There is no emergency towing vessel on standby in NZ to help large ships in strife.
![Ruakura Superhub tenant signs big long-term freight agreement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Ruakura Superhub tenant signs big long-term freight agreement
It would provide New Zealand international trade with a stable global supply chain.
![Electrics on cargo ship already faulty before bridge collapse](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Electrics on cargo ship already faulty before bridge collapse
The Dali experienced an electrical blackout about 10 hours before it hit the bridge.
![Mayor Wayne Brown bins long-term lease for Port of Auckland, sticks with status quo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Mayor Wayne Brown bins long-term lease for Port of Auckland, sticks with status quo
The Auckland Mayor earlier warned that the 'manure hits the fan' if nothing changed.
![Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill
Submitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.
![Half a billion-dollar dry dock project gets Minister’s nod](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Half a billion-dollar dry dock project gets Minister’s nod
The dry dock development will have a major impact on Northland.
![Baltimore leaders accuse ship’s owner and manager of negligence in Key Bridge collapse](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Baltimore leaders accuse ship’s owner and manager of negligence in Key Bridge collapse
Ship owner and manager should be held liable, city leaders say after disaster.
![Former Port of Auckland boss on trial for workplace death in unprecedented prosecution](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Former Port of Auckland boss on trial for workplace death in unprecedented prosecution
It's the first time a large corporate CEO has faced charges over a workplace fatality.
![Model ship lands in Foxton in time for Big Dutch Day Out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Model ship lands in Foxton in time for Big Dutch Day Out
De Heemskerck was the first European ship to sail south of Australia and visit NZ.
![Food inflation across rich nations drops to pre-Ukraine war levels](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Food inflation across rich nations drops to pre-Ukraine war levels
Financial Times: Inflation across industrialised nations down to 5.3% in February - OECD.
![Minister dodges questions on ferry letter, won't commit to new ships by 2026](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Minister dodges questions on ferry letter, won't commit to new ships by 2026
Newstalk ZB host asks Nicola Willis: 'What the hell's going on?'
![Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse remove twisted steel and concrete](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse remove twisted steel and concrete
Each part of the bridge removed from the water will be lifted onto a barge.
![Could tugboats have helped avert Baltimore bridge tragedy?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Could tugboats have helped avert Baltimore bridge tragedy?
Tugboats were not escorting the massive cargo ship Dali when it lost power in Baltimore.
![Another wayward container ship shows world trade’s fragility](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Another wayward container ship shows world trade’s fragility
New York Times: Bridge accident adds to strains already confronting global supply chain.
![Port says no risk to Auckland, Tauranga harbour bridges after Baltimore bridge tragedy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Port says no risk to Auckland, Tauranga harbour bridges after Baltimore bridge tragedy
Sugar factory gets limited, controlled traffic, port says.
![NZ still spending more than it earns - but the deficit shrinks as tourists return](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
NZ still spending more than it earns - but the deficit shrinks as tourists return
The goods deficit narrowed as we imported less, despite falling export returns.
![India’s navy frees ship hijacked by Somali pirates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
India’s navy frees ship hijacked by Somali pirates
Financial Times: Gang that seized bulk carrier in December forced to surrender.
![US held secret talks with Iran over Red Sea attacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
US held secret talks with Iran over Red Sea attacks
Financial Times: Indirect negotiations in Oman aimed to end Houthi strikes.
![Freedom Furniture loses $9m, taps parent's support to pay debts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Freedom Furniture loses $9m, taps parent's support to pay debts
Red Sea terrorism disrupting supply chain, racheting up freight costs.
![Red Sea, Panama, logjam dramas hit home for NZ shippers and shoppers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Red Sea, Panama, logjam dramas hit home for NZ shippers and shoppers
Shipping 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
![Maersk takes aim at NZ port berthing slot availability and productivity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Maersk takes aim at NZ port berthing slot availability and productivity
The shipping giant says the efficiency of its ocean network is affected; ports respond.