Radical new fuel import system sparks big concerns
Fears over ship congestion and fuel quality as big companies change system
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Pandemic exposes NZ's supply chain vulnerability
Inflation is at the highest it has been in years because of the pressures of the pandemic.
Cargo ship packed with 4000 luxury cars on fire
Huge cargo ship transporting about 4000 vehicles, including 189 Bentleys, is alight.
Call for Govt to purchase shares in Refining NZ
Parliamentary committee looking at petition calling for Refining NZ to stay.
Border pain forces NZ retailer to look for lifeline in Dubai
"We're not going to sit around and wait for the border to reopen, we are leaving."
Infrastructure Commission weighs in on Tauranga port frustration
RMA has 'severe' implications for infrastructure provision.
New supply chain trouble looming as Tauranga port plan gets stuck
A year of work progress lost in unsuccessful Government scheme bids.
Interisland ferry 'catastrophically' damaged, briefings reveal
The bearings and gears were catastrophically damaged and the gearbox casing was warped.
Flippin' hull! 'Thumping' ship keeps residents awake
Port Chalmers hopes for a peaceful solution to a long-running noise problem.
Opinion | Resolving our supply chain crisis
OPINION: Maritime Union secretary says it's time for a coastal shipping and port strategy.
'Year of the surcharge': More costs coming for NZ shippers next year?
Inflation the wild card that perversely could bring relief.
Trade disruptions set to hit consumers hard in 2022
Two new reports highlight extent to which pandemic has raised costs for global trade.
Focus: Price of coffee set to increase with global supply issues
Global supply issues could soon see New Zealanders paying more for their favourite cup of coffee. Video / NZ Herald
KiwiRail strike action set to disrupt holiday plans, commuter services
KiwiRail workers have voted to go on strike during the lead-up to Christmas.
Retail NZ estimates $270m Black Friday spend-up
Retail NZ estimates a $270m turnover on Black Friday.
Oh ship! Six-month delays for furniture as global supply woes hit home
Settle in for a long wait if you want to furnish your home in the near future.
US Navy to visit for first time in five years
Upcoming US Navy visit the first in five years after Trump had priorities elsewhere.
Interislander ferry suffers second mechanical issue in as many weeks
The issue has forced the Aratere to take an alternative route this afternoon.
'Extraordinary survival story': Log ship jumper in water for 23 hours
Log ship jumper, a Myanmar national, was in the water for 23 hours.
New coastal cargo shipper promises more services to come
Company intends to use secondary ports such as Nelson, Whanganui and New Plymouth.
Just Sherpa it, a new same-day delivery service arrives in New Zealand.
Sherpa guarantees same-day delivery between 9am and 9pm.
Tauranga port optimistic for stronger FY2022 earnings
Good news for Tauranga port's shareholders at annual meeting.
Liam Dann: Covid inflation shock hits hard - but will it last?
The strength of inflation data has economists worried that rates may need to rise faster.
TSS Earnslaw steam engines could go green
Searching for alternatives to generate steam instead of coal.
Inflation shock: Data to show prices rising at fastest in a decade
NZ's economy faces a "perfect storm" of global and local forces driving up prices.
Mark Fowler: Stagflation and the cost of Covid-19
Simply raising interest rates is too blunt an instrument at this point.
NZ-made Covid vaccine booster trial to begin next year
NZ scientists plan to trial a locally-made Covid-19 booster vaccine by the end of 2022.
Ho ho, oh no: Kiwis facing a Covid Christmas without family - or their favourite gifts
Travel restrictions and supply shortages are threatening to disrupt the festive season.
New data suggests post-lockdown rebound weaker than last year
Economists say there are signs this lockdown rebound won't match last year's strong surge.
Liam Dann: Why the OCR had to rise, despite lockdown pain
A rate hike now, as pandemic bites, is unsettling but hints at bigger problems to come.
Interislander crew granted MIQ exemption after Sydney trip
The crew were isolated on board and had saliva tests and temperature checks each day.
Kiri Gillespie: Rena response could have and should have been better
OPINION: It seemed it was only thanks to thousands of volunteers the beaches were saved.
Dire Straits: Lockdowns pushing Kiwi manufacturers offshore
NZ's self-congratulation over Covid response misses supply shock we are paying for now.
Shipping boss: Govts must relieve supply chain turmoil
Intervention needed to avoid 'out-of-control situation', warns Mitsui OSK Lines president.