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The Budget allocation for port project is still under wraps.
'Order Gib now': PlaceMakers warns of price rises and product shortages
PlaceMakers said that no Pink Batts were being distributed from their factory this week.
Buyer right to question the value of muffler on swanky Japanese sportscar, tribunal says
Questions raised over advertising used to sell a Nissan GTR "Black Edition" vehicle.
Exporters on alert, containers short in China lockdown fallout
Risk of container congestion at NZ export ports if Shanghai lockdown upset persists.
Ports of Auckland death: Union wants national inquiry, Mayor says 'it is a tragedy'
It's the fourth death at Ports of Auckland since 2017.
Auckland Council mulls leasing out port, charging rent
Land and port operations could be separated in bid to improve returns to council.
Liam Dann: How China's Omicron showdown will cost Kiwis in inflation fight
Lockdown is curbing Chinese demand for fuel and putting downward pressure on oil prices.
Price shock: The eye-popping damage from our broken supply chain
Some "unique" contributors to NZ's ugly supply chain inflation numbers.
Russian conflict won't hurt trade but inflation risk real, says Westpac
Higher inflation caused by conflict in Ukraine could mean a faster rise in interest rates.
Auckland port turns in 'reasonable' half-year profit
A lift in all cargo volumes swells revenue, improves group after tax profit.
Radical new fuel import system sparks big concerns
Fears over ship congestion and fuel quality as big companies change system
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
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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.