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Auckland man's decades of work to get 100-year-old steam ferry afloat
The ferry has been parked off Auckland's Northwestern Motorway for over two decades.
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Bluebridge’s new Cook Strait ferry Livia arrives in Wellington
Bluebridge’s new ferry the Livia received a “tug spray welcome” as it sailed into the capital this morning. Video / Mark Mitchell
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.
Peters opens door to part-privatisation of ferries, but doesn't want to walk through it
Cabinet has agreed to explore part-privatisation once the ferries arrive.
'Hang in there': Experts warn of turmoil in oil, financial markets
Experts urge calm, highlighting long-term market resilience over short-term fears.
Wendy R. London: The perfect storm facing our cruise industry
OPINION: Cruise traffic to New Zealand is declining due to strict bio-fouling regulations.
Napier facing a decline in cruise bookings - why?
Napier is expecting a 25% dip in cruise visits compared to the booming 2023/24 season.
'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'.
Northcote's Vietnamese-built Elevation apartments near completion
'It's been challenging' – Alastair Sawer, chief executive of developer TLC Modular
US probes Mexican Navy ship's deadly New York bridge collision
The ship's masts were snapped in the incident and two crew members were killed.
On The Up: 'Significant boost' - Tauranga ends season with over 200,000 cruise visitors
The Insignia will make a late-season call on May 27, the last until October.
Paddock to Pantry to triple range with new warehouse, second store
The online supermarket is pitching itself as a real alternative to the big players.
KiwiRail to retire Aratere ferry in $120m cost-saving decision
The Aratere will be retired this year to allow for new port construction.
Ex-prefect stood to strike it rich with maple syrup meth scheme – here's why it failed
The maple syrup shipment contained enough methamphetamine to supply all of NZ for a year.
This may be as good as it gets: NZ and Australia face a complicated puzzle when it comes to supermarket prices
OPINION: Politicians are considering breaking up supermarkets to boost competition.
Fashion: The next frontier for clean tech as textile waste mounts
Fashion emits 8% to 10% of greenhouse gases yearly, more than aviation.
What we know about the deadly blasts at Iran’s strategic port
The blasts triggered a fire, with smoke billowing over the coastal facility.
Editorial: We must navigate change on shipping emissions
OPINION: Shipping carries 99% of New Zealand's trade by volume.
Pacific nations split, as NZ abstains vote from global shipping emissions pledge
The world’s maritime watchdog has agreed to a landmark deal for shipping companies.
‘Become NZ’s most efficient’: Port CEO on driving Auckland’s economic future
What must Auckland do to help the port fulfil its potential?
Cargo ship collides with tanker in North Sea
Rescue operation under way after North Sea tanker and cargo ship collide, injuring 32. Video / Bartek Smialek via PAAFP
‘Significant’: Judith Collins says Chinese war ships in Tasman Sea a ‘wake-up call’
New Zealand was given no warning of the ships.
‘Enormous strike power’: Collins slates Chinese Govt as Beijing launches warships
New Zealand was given no warning of the ships.
Trump, the Panama Canal and the Hong Kong firm at the heart of a showdown
New York Times: What is CK Hutchison, and who is this tycoon?
Major shipping collaboration could lower sea freight rates for NZ
Lower sea freight rates could negatively affect Mainfreight's profits.
Busy day for Eastland Port operations
The Bay was alive with shipping yesterday with four log ships here and two cruise boats.
Panama Canal CEO says Trump's plans would 'lead to chaos'
There's only one exception to the rules, and that won't change for Trump, canal boss says.
Editorial: Can Winston Peters really find a 'better' ferry solution by March?
Editorial: The Rail Minister has two months to better the plan Nicola Willis has devised.
Editorial: New Year Honours List shows the exceptional Kiwis who stepped up in 2024
OPINION: If you're thinking of how you want to change, there's plenty of inspiration.
‘Bad look’: NZ caught up in Cook Islands ship seizure controversy
Finns seize Cook Islands ship; NZ distances from sabotage link.