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Photo / Gow Langsford Gallery]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/budget-2026-challenge-grows-as-oil-shock-and-weak-polling-hit-fiscal-plan-bryce-wilkinson/premium/43ABAJUL4NDZJF2YW2JE5JCEEQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T21:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/WTPDWOCNZ5B5BGSFUERJSIKDWY.jpg?auth=f6cbffefb717c9633462fa94205946bf92eba139ac225e9852127914a66a9fc6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rising deficit spending is piling pressure on the National-led Government ahead of Budget 2026. Photo / Mark Mitchell




















 














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Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/the-schools-with-the-biggest-drops-in-ncea-l3-achievement-and-how-theyre-fixing-it/premium/V6XGDUY6FRF7LP3YGOGHECFVFY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/PU3M3HGCJVHJ7JKEKYGZ4SNTHY.jpg?auth=c414dfc7c148f6b3b77c850cb71fbfebc254072f6bbbba2fb555f858eb8269b6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Herald speaks to Northland College, Tauraroa Area School, Te Aroha College and Waiopehu College about the context behind their school leaver data, and how they are trying to improve student academic results.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/auckland-city-rail-link-could-have-been-half-the-cost-ex-ceo-sean-sweeney/premium/NQPOAU2V5JCW5DASVPNCUS3RLU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/T5QAS2L6NVEWFDCWQWW64RZPLA.jpg?auth=b97d6ca42a63f0449854cdaa26957e2dd77bf821ababa70f745ccaddc813b073&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 22: Former CRL boss Sean Sweeney on April 22, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. 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Photo / Michael Craig]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/how-to-fix-super-rugby-ideas-to-save-the-competition/premium/JJAUSGNJB5EILHCWZAHSBROFF4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T05:15:14.304Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/HNH762PDURHGBBWT3NRVLBPURM.jpg?auth=8258b420f2db6e52dfffffd81916a7f967e6ce5cd6a2b95bbb0ada55347b2fb0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Super Rugby needs fixing. 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Photo / Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/super-rugby-aupiki-grace-brookers-journey-from-rugby-to-afl-and-back-again/CKEO5ZQ36ZFMXITDV4AY3GAEKE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T04:05:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/353DHZFJ6VC5JC74M7GWIXEINU.jpg?auth=4947b2b0303c2f92d25c4d9ba2dd2254edb732cbf28b7386f092f42fc8f20eab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Grace Brooker returns to captain Matatū for Super Rugby Aupiki after an AFLW season with Essendon. 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Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/christchurch/four-youths-arrested-after-stolen-nissan-used-in-dunedin-petrol-drive-offs/J4AMC3BYT5F2NII3R2KIUTIK4U/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T04:01:35.466Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/M3B4WH5T4JARHC5Z5BLWGJEH6Y.JPG?auth=b1cfb0e4957aeae186ed5b3fa6fb2680fadbd0c8008e8206ab94a7ab75d8fab6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Four youths have been arrested after they stole a vehicle before using it to steal petrol from local petrol stations. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/two-males-jumped-and-bottled-on-auckland-north-shore-street-contractors-claim-fight-mutual/KHS2XWAHV5D37HKBWLQIL7FHAM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/AHXQBRW2QRBZ3M3DADP2HQ7EHQ.jpg?auth=4ea85ef3a19bd0cd7bff616e3b9e0937f102dcc1ff8296043b81c167abe1ab2e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An attack on Auckland's North Shore left a man in his 20s  unconscious and a 17-year-old boy with a split under his eye.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/sport/hamilton-boxer-sheilla-yama-stops-haini-mulataiaili-to-win-ibf-belt/CE7UAWLCLVBHLKETE4EJXEP6HE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T03:59:14.87Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ICZGSFKRFBGBNP2737G4BVSD4U.jpg?auth=eef06dbb5c5fc88055525b2d1a00f2fc30289eaee94ffece676bfe1e6f217a1e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ Sheilla Yama took on Chinese boxer Haini Mulataiaili in Auckland last weekend. Photo / CSN.Watch]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/three-vehicle-crash-blocks-state-highway-1-near-mackays-to-peka-peka-expressway/NDX65J2SIRBEDD2SVYYHJU5ZXA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T03:58:40.845Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/WGJSRFCWIJDZPJ44TMQOA5JVY4.png?auth=e647ece9e560e1dc3a99730a096bc81e9e5447fae32ba3656fb5458fe3622983&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[State Highway 1 near the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway has been partially blocked after a three-vehicle crash. Image / Google Maps]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/local-government-reforms-hawkes-bay-mayors-welcome-deadline-to-design-simpler-council-model/ZKCNLET455AHLFCBAUGZAK2WHI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T03:39:42.347Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5TZU6O56JBFNTL7U7LSKODI66U.jpg?auth=a2c55459e32bff03b2310c3d92541acce638fa8d9fb99d8911834b0d093f75e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawke’s Bay mayors (from left) CHB's Will Foley, Napier's Richard McGrath, Hastings' Wendy Schollum and Wairoa's Craig Little have welcomed the Government’s local government reforms and say they are looking at their options.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/jpmorgan-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-former-banker-claims-sex-slave-abuse/IVEVSFAAB5B27OYVFVMOUGBV2Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T03:36:06.263Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/KIJ6JX6SWB22GNR45Q6VWYO6ZQ.jpg?auth=54e3ae8f8531a3884e9babfea714fe551b8fbf6311470dd4b90f547c6f66cb05&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A JPMorgan probe cleared Lorna Hajdini of any wrong doing. Photo / 123RF]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/local-government-reform-taupo-mayor-john-funnell-says-more-time-needed/6SVPDK5VDFEXRKWEJKX5D7YTPM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T03:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TA2K24TRF5HX7M4YZ76SVB6NX4.jpg?auth=cdf1e1d651656cd160901a37001a6bfd441bad11e60c9a09456442b9f9fe3889&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Taupō District Mayor John Funnell. Photo / Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/tauriko-business-estate-mitre-10-trade-and-distribution-centre-consent-approved/FCRSEX62UNEUFATD7R3CZOCXEA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T03:20:47.692Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/P4FDRG3M6KOYYC4GGNGXCR45XY.jpg?auth=7391339659a74685dcd5d9db7eed1d3d44a515db5627d9dc55d4cce32bdde4fc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tauriko Business Estate in 2021. Photo / George Novak ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/companies-fined-200k-after-forestry-truckers-death-on-private-road/A6JADEUXWJAIDENBZJCJHPBRE4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T03:13:01.959Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/QVC6TH5QJJFKBOMNOETO5RWWZE.jpg?auth=eeec9deec1e2ba3a550d15fed6d5ba4ed116413c10ad2e4ad2dc9e4f23095e91&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Greg Stevens died in a truck crash in May 2023 on a private forestry road. Photo / Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/football/auckland-fc/auckland-fc-fans-slam-apl-ticket-money-grab-as-semi-final-ticket-prices-drop/6EFPK3CHKRDBPK5BG5O2TKUY6Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T03:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/RZPF222REFH7NFJKEEV5Q76ADY.jpg?auth=af9dc9322de4b7dc14389d0af05b4640925adf551c2765c4803f4d12fd9fd1db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fans have criticised the price of tickets for Auckland FC's elimination final against Melbourne City. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/herald-afternoon-quiz-may-6/JATO3WWOSRAPNPDQYPUCN2YWD4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LF3LFQODPNDONJWDE7SFAI5EGI.jpg?auth=cd7aa2278e1ad13b45a02436330f7da302c28d044551f45895a4913d5491ba99&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The złoty is the official currency of which country? Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/unemployment-rate-falls-despite-initial-impact-of-the-oil-shock/AM32HEZB3VCOTM4OVV4BANII3U/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T02:55:33.721Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/PMTNA5CULBGB5FJ3ZNIEYHO4DI.jpg?auth=c1a84c9fc7a4882c912870ea19262e61f28a2ff18e872252a9d6f833d1cc4212&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Unemployment has fallen slightly. Photo / Hollie Adams/Bloomberg via Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/caa-secret-recordings-staff-complaints-spark-internal-investigation/premium/TZDI5LPQEFHBREJU52NFTG4DQA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T02:50:40.751Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/V4CCQMAPTNASPN2SQR6XSEKYPA.jpg?auth=52cf8b2688e3f05d46ae16662e8e8e74e5a163b761f20a7a8629e0ca5a99eb5a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The CAA is investigating after a manager recorded conversations with staff without their knowledge. Photo / Dean Purcell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/nz-citizenship-test-covering-responsibilities-and-privileges-announced-for-migrants/MU6TACFBFNFFJAO3RQX6GFQGPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T02:38:57.22Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/F2ERAHHJUFFWBMUNXMK23KK4XQ.jpg?auth=6dd9318dc75a4378499f421151cd159325e5befd33c2c49ab241f12ae367ae3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden said the test strengthens the meaning of being a citizen. Photo / Mark Mitchell



















 














]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/leading-causes-of-death-by-age-in-new-zealand-cancer-heart-disease-injury/premium/55KCIUPFBFHW5K7FCIPAITTVZI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T02:32:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TXHOUEBRQFE5LLNBDC5QBASIZQ.jpg?auth=cb31b7699e355251395b53f75a007bce60be7fa5baf922e947d904cc0c5a0354&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The most common causes of death change as we age, so what are you most likely to die of – and when?]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/economy/inside-economics-why-your-kiwisaver-has-bounced-back-even-as-oil-shock-deepens/premium/2LDM6UZEVJEN7G3NZBSC2REYLQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T02:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/MUA32WVGFBBOBKHHH5VJNRNR5I.jpg?auth=d7ad40a1bbf7669126e0b245fed3b9cf2069a7e43f70fd27241735dece4ac531&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It seems Wall Street tends to get bored with waiting for geopolitical events to play out. Image / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/football/nz-football-recognised-at-diversity-awards-by-taking-home-two-top-prizes/NB5344LIIBBTZHMXDDKEPSZS3E/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T02:27:22.762Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LHEVLC2ERRCJLMTDHUAEORHKMY.jpg?auth=264bdddd86762f2387e3a734e49d2ecdc993e51d9358d6a7fa23e9c0c6db44d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand football took home two top prizes from the 2026 Diversity Awards. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/listen-to-the-country-online-christopher-luxon-on-singapore-fuelforfood-deal/6QHVT4QJ4VHXVI37SOZSIUNK7Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-06T02:10:08.148Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/VAOLQA462ZHHXO3RSRP54DBPXE.jpg?auth=fde4f5f952f44a0e9e0afebd39918b61a41d2248376af168879fd7c90c919617&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. 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NZH 17Aug13 -  Z Energy will list on the NZX and ASX on Monday.  Picture / Dean Purcell
WMM 10Sep13 - TOP PERFORMANCE: Infratil reaped about $400 million from the sale of its stake in Z Energy.  PHOTO/FILE
BTC 10Sep13 - NAO 10Sep13 - HBK 10Sep13 - 
DPM 10Sep13 - 
HBK 04Apr14 -
NAO 04Apr14 -
NZH 05Sep15 - Z Energy says the practice of reblending mingled fuel is standard operating practice globally.

NZH 15Dec15 - Picture / Dean Purcell

NZH 22Jul16 - Fly Buys members   will  get instant fuel discounts on selected days and  collect Fly Buys points at Z sites. Picture / Dean Purcell

NZH 02Dec16 -
NZH 01May18 - Z Energy shares rose 1.4 per cent to $7.25 against the backdrop of a leaked internal email from BP. Picture / Dean Purcell

RGP 10Jul18 -
WGP 10Jul18 -
HBG 10Jul18 -
BTG 10Jul18 -
NAG 10Jul18 -
RGP 16Jan19 - Fastlane pumps will be available from this Friday. Photo / Dean Purcell

BTG 16Jan19 - Fastlane pumps will be available from this Friday. Photo / Dean Purcell

NZH 16Jan19 - Fastlane pumps will be available from this Friday. Photo / Dean Purcell

RGP 03May19 - Z's performance improved markedly in the second-half after crude oil prices dropped.Photo / Dean Purcell

WGP 18May22 -
RGP 17May24 - Z Energy says retailers employ and manage staff at sites around NZ.Photo / Dean Purcell

RGP 17May24 -
BTG 17May24 - Z Energy says retailers employ and manage staff at sites around NZ.Photo / Dean Purcell

BTG 17May24 -
NZH 06Mar26 - As oil price prices steadied yesterday, calming concerns of an energy shock. Photo / Dean Purcell
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