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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
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
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
De Heemskerck was the first European ship to sail south of Australia and visit NZ.
'KiwiRail got us into this mess': Nicola Willis defends $2000 a day ferry advisors
She says paying experts is cheaper than going ahead with the failed mega ferry project.
MFAT warned of risk to relationship with Korea over mega ferry cancellation
Careful and deliberate communications with the Korean Government were advised.
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
Newstalk ZB host asks Nicola Willis: 'What the hell's going on?'
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?
Tugboats were not escorting the massive cargo ship Dali when it lost power in Baltimore.
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
Sugar factory gets limited, controlled traffic, port says.
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
Financial Times: Gang that seized bulk carrier in December forced to surrender.
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
Red Sea terrorism disrupting supply chain, racheting up freight costs.
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
The shipping giant says the efficiency of its ocean network is affected; ports respond.
ANZ's Commodities Index gained 3.5 per cent in February
The twin canal crises are impacting smaller Kiwi exporters especially.
Exports struggle to get good prices but NZ trade deficit still shrinks
Expensive imports gobble up some of our strong export volumes.
Explained: Mayor's $3-4b war chest to secure council's financial future, disaster response
It's not sensible to have all your eggs in two baskets, the council treasurer says.
Shipping costs rise again as Red Sea, Panama Canal ills disrupt
Twin canal crises still loom as NZ supply chain urged to get its own house in order.
'Time's up': Major export gateway Port of Tauranga runs out of container berth space
No room left to take on new shipping services.
Port of Tauranga faces challenge of wars, economic malaise
Lower dairy and kiwifruit volumes and lower consumer appetite for imports take toll.
Port of Auckland improves half-year return to city, lifts container tally
Half-year looks up, imports and exports improve.
Red Sea chaos jeopardises global trade: Why are the Houthis attacking ships?
The Red Sea is one of the world's most important shipping lanes but global trade has been jeopardised after Houthi rebels based in Yemen began attacking ships. Video / NZ Herald, AP, Getty
Turbo-boost for NZ cold supply chain with Maersk $150m investment at Ruakura
The 18,000 sq m facility showcases the latest in cold store capability and design.
Crew abandons ship in most damaging strike yet by Yemen’s Houthis
Financial Times: Attack follows report rebel movement now has submarine drone in arsenal.
Future of animals on live export ship still unknown
The fate of about 16,000 livestock being offloaded near Perth is still being decided.
Why NZ is sending Defence Force personnel to Red Sea
"What are the consequences of inaction?"
Red Sea attacks mean 'tough decisions' for shipping industry
Tensions in the Red Sea cause exporters problems getting key commodities into Europe.
KiwiRail charged after Interislander ferry loses power in Cook Strait
The Kaitaki lost power and came close to running aground in January last year.
Editorial: Cook Strait ferries - dated, dirty and desperate
OPINION: A tired trip across Cook Strait highlights the dire state of our ferries.