Wellington, Oct 11 NZPA - A rise in business through the Ports of Auckland is being seen as a hopeful sign for the economy.

Wellington, Oct 8 NZPA - Ports of Auckland's managing director Jens Madsen is leaving the port at the end of February 2011. The port said that Mr Madsen has given notice of his decision to resign.

Wellington, Aug 18 NZPA - Ports of Auckland Ltd, New Zealand's largest container port, has posted a rise in annual profit as it controlled costs and handled more containers and more car imports.

Wellington, Aug 13 NZPA - Ports of Auckland, the country's largest container port, said it handled 3 percent more containers in the year ended June 30 than a year ago. The port's volumes are seen as a leading indicator for the economy.

Wellington, March 18 NZPA - Port of Tauranga Ltd paid tribute to logistics industry figure Simon Tapper today as it announced the purchase of Tapper Transport for $15 million. Mr Tapper died yesterday after a period of ill health.

Wellington, Feb 17 NZPA - Ports of Auckland has its fingers crossed that a pick up in container traffic in January and February will continue.

Wellington, Feb 17 NZPA - Ports of Auckland has announced a net after tax profit of $13.9 million for the half-year ending December 31, with a $9.9m interim dividend.

Wellington, Feb 5 NZPA - Some shareholders in ports may well have to be patient and accept lower returns while ports adjust to a new environment, according to Ports of Auckland Ltd managing director Jens Madsen.

Wellington, Feb 2 NZPA - The first train from Auckland's harbour port to the Wiri inland port in south Auckland will roll across the newly completed $9 million rail link tomorrow.

Wellington, Dec 23 NZPA - Conlinxx ltd, a company 70 percent owned by Ports of Auckland and 30 percent owned by NZL Group, will run Ports of Auckland's inland port site at Wiri in south Auckland from February 1 next year.