Shipping
NZ show concerns over Cook Islands shipping registry
Emails from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade show New Zealand is deeply concerned about Cook Islands shipping registry after a Cook Islands-flagged tanker was suspected of being part of… Audio
Coastal shipping at an impasse
Coastal shipping was seen as a saviour after Cyclone Gabrielle, but Government backing for the sector has cooled. Audio
Pacific nations push for decarbonisation of shipping industry by 2050
Pacific nations wants shipping sector to end reliance on fossil fuels Audio
Interislander fault found, but will sail without passengers first
The fault which cut power to the Interislander ferry has been identified as a leak in the cooling system.
Promising new methods in pipeline to tackle cruise ship biofoul
Marine antifouling technologies that include air bubble barriers could help keep marinas clean and stop ships being turned away from New Zealand ports.
Infested cruise ship concerns spark biosecurity meeting
Biosecurity NZ and the Cruise Association are working together to reduce the number of cruise ships being sent for last-minute cleaning.
Cruise passengers stranded after fungus halts ship
Hundreds of people were stranded on a cruise ship off Australia's coast after a fungus was found on its hull, and it was denied entry to ports in Dunedin and Christchurch.
Pacific urges IMO to "revolutionise" international shipping
Pacific nations are urging the UN body that regulates shipping to ramp up efforts to "revolutionise" the sector by urgently decarbonising international shipping.
The week in Detail: Volcanoes, elections, shipping and apples
Every weekday, The Detail makes sense of the big news stories. Catch up on any episodes you might have missed. Audio
The week in Detail: Volcanoes, elections, shipping and apples
Every weekday, The Detail makes sense of the big news stories. Catch up on any episodes you might have missed.
AudioForgotten highway: Reviving a domestic coastal shipping service
Could a domestic coastal shipping service ease some of the country’s supply chain woes, get more heavy freight off the roads and help reduce emissions? Audio
Forgotten highway: Reviving a domestic coastal shipping service
Could a domestic coastal shipping service ease some of the country’s supply chain woes, get more heavy freight off the roads and help reduce emissions?
AudioMy Current Song: Chris Priestley & The Unsung Heroes
My Current Song this morning is from Chris Priestley & The Unsung Heroes, who are currently touring New Zealand, singing about... our unsung heroes. Prominent actor and director Peter Elliott, the… Audio
Onion season could end in tears
An onion exporter estimates Europe will take just half the volume of New Zealand onions it usually sells this year. Audio
Onion season could end in tears
An onion exporter estimates Europe will take just half the volume of New Zealand onions it usually sells this year.
AudioRoses red, violets blue, Valentine's Day could bankrupt you
The romantics among us have had to cough up big time to fork out for red roses for Valentines Day.
Imports have been affected by shipping delays and hot weather has stunted the growth of New Zealand… Audio
NZ shipping faces uneven playing field in NZ waters -report
New Zealand's shipping sector is an uneven playing field, and some big problems need fixing if resilience and environmental goals are to be met.
Chris Dunphy: is there a greener future for logistics in New Zealand?
Coastal shipping and green hydrogen-powered trucking are part of the future for freight in New Zealand believes Chris Dunphy, the new director of Move Logistics - formerly known as TIL Logistics - one… Audio
Why are port workers' vaccination rates falling short?
Delta is looming large on the horizon, so why are so many workers at our ports - one of the most vulnerable entry points - so reluctant to get the vaccine. Just last week the Port of Tauranga faced a… Audio
Renewed calls for proper shipping service for Bougainville
A boat, with seven people onboard, that disappeared on a trip to the Bougainville outer islands is likely to have been caught in poor weather. Audio
