New Zealand
How a Pacific flag ended up at the centre of a global oil-smuggling row
Diplomats in Helsinki and London have raised the alarm with New Zealand officials.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Mainfreight eyes recovery after cost pressures dent first-half profit
Net profit slid to $93.4m as higher property costs hit earnings.
Hackers and crime rings are teaming up to steal cargo, cyber firm says
It could cost companies and consumers billions of dollars, cybersecurity research says.
Courier union calling for change as Freightways workers take action
ProDrive courier advocate Peter Gallagher says the drivers just want some respect.
Market close: Freightways outlook and Fonterra vote drive upbeat day
Freightways shares climbed after Mark Troughear flagged easing economic headwinds.
Boeing and Airbus profits up in third-quarter surge; Global air cargo up 2.9%
Boeing cites Australia stealth progress, Iata says cargo adapting to volatile situation.
Insurer probed over ‘dark fleet’ links posts 28% revenue surge
Maritime Mutual's profit rose to US$15.5m from US$577,671 in 2019.
Trucks topple on state highways as gales blow: Trucking Association says to plan trips carefully
'Make sure you try and plan for the conditions,' says Trucking Association.
Northport expansion gets approval
Shares in Port of Tauranga, which owns 50% of Northport rose 2% after the news.
Airports, exporters welcome freight action plan after investments at Christchurch and Auckland
Ambitious aircraft projects should link up with road and rail, airports say.
Will the 'net zero' target include shipping and aviation emissions?
Minister Simon Watts is expected to decide on their inclusion in the target by November.
Aviation Action Plan released: Changes for Ōhakea, regional airlines, aim to speed up new drone rules
Drones, Ōhakea, a pilot shortage and regional airlines all get attention in the new plan.
Stock Takes: UDC makes solid profit but credit losses climb
The company booked a credit impairment charge of $39.8m in the 15 months to March 31.
Truckies cite massive cost of not strengthening fragile Hawke’s Bay bridge
NZTA says there no funding for the strengthening, but truckies say its a no-brainer.
Govt 'sorting' issue that halted Port of Tauranga expansion consenting - Bishop
The project's fast-track process was halted by a judicial review due to a scope issue.
'Extremely frustrating': Port development delays hit $90m potential savings
Port of Tauranga's profit rose 23% to $126m due to increased port volume.
'The two of us will go together': Ship master's sadness on troubled ferry's final voyage
There were mixed emotions on board, with some staff losing their jobs.
Simon Wilson: Enough with the hand-wringing, here's how to help Auckland prosper
OPINION: Fresh thinking, a spot of courage and a good plan - what else does Auckland need?
Market close: Mainfreight’s gains offset by Gentrack Group’s losses
Mainfreight rebounds and Gentrack takes a hit as the NZX trades flat.
Stock Takes: What to watch out for this reporting season
Will this month's company reporting season reveal a turnaround for the sharemarket?
Boeing, DHL Express say new jet fuel could bring big benefits
A homegrown fuel industry could turn waste into jet fuel, aviation giants say.
'Home' advantage: Mainfreight boosts rural reach with new infrastructure
Building strong relationships with service providers is key in agriculture sector
Watch: New Cook Strait ferry sails into Wellington, greeted with a 'tug spray'
Chocolate fish and coffee was on offer for those watching the arrival.
Treasury 'got it wrong' predicting KiwiRail to fall short of financial target, Winston Peters says
'Treasury were cautious given the economic conditions, but the company delivered.'
The family campground split by a 100km/h highway
Motutere Holiday Park is a prime spot for camping, watersports and heavy traffic.
Public and private South Island inland ports battle for billion-dollar logistics business
Two major inland ports are set to game-change the South Island's freighting challenges.
Eroad squeaks back into black, addresses tariffs, 3G shutdown
Shares gained strongly after the fleet-tracking firm delivered its full-year result.
'Terrifying': Union urges tougher laws after stevedore's nighttime fall from ship into sea
The Government says changing laws governing visiting ships is 'complex' and 'difficult'.
How Trump tariffs are clouding NZ's economic outlook
ANALYSIS: How New Zealand companies are faring.
Future of Napier-Wairoa train line still uncertain
A decision on whether to reinstate or mothball the train line has yet to be made.