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Greg Smith: Oil price whiplash – NZ's fuel and markets resilience tested

OPINION: New Zealand now holds only about four weeks of fuel in onshore storage.

Market close: Oil price moves lower, easing investor nerves

The NZX 50 closed at 13,094.37, down 4.46 points or 0.03%.

Kiwifruit labour contractor in liquidation owing IRD $1.5m

The company, incorporated in 2019, had compliance issues and couldn't pay its staff.

Teak directors tout $10m in claims as creditors push to oust liquidators

The directors also defended appointing PKF, raising questions about a move to get BDO in.

How Iran war oil surge is rewiring expectations for RBNZ interest rates

The conflict drove oil near US$120 a barrel before prices slipped below US$90.

Air NZ suspends earnings guidance due to 'unprecedented volatility' in jet fuel price

Jet fuel prices had surged to US$150-US$200 in recent days.

Trump call on Middle East war sends US stocks suddenly higher, NZ sharemarket bounces back

The Dow swung 1125 points intraday before closing 0.5% higher.

Petrol prices sail past $3 as volatility continues, one cut-price station bumps up price 19c

It's likely we won't see a drop in prices, warns one fuel boss.

Airlines face jet fuel price crisis as Air NZ's share price plummets

Even peace in the Middle East might not bring jet fuel relief for a while.

Iran conflict: What it means for New Zealand's economy

Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann breaks down what the Iran conflict means for New Zealand's economic recovery. Video / Cameron Pitney, Getty Images, AFP

Two companies fined $420K over illegal acquisitions

The acquisitions substantially lessened competition in the market.

From wind to tariffs: Avocado growers navigate a tougher but resilient season

Shipments reached 3.445 million trays, only a 9% drop despite wild weather.

'The worst of all worlds': Oil price spike spells disaster for petrol prices, inflation and your wallet

Rising petrol prices started to flow through to the pump at the weekend.

Pain at the pump as NZ petrol prices jump 14c a litre, 91 grade to tip over $3

Pressure on oil prices to continue for months, says fuel expert.

Kiwi Greek food chain plans 45 Australian stores as owner chases growth abroad

Owner Mahmoud Alhardan says building a business in Australia is 25-30% cheaper than here.

How a Kaipara camper van became a mobile hub for plastic-free living

Leigh Bowness-Barker talks to Tom Raynel about her mobile refill business The Refillery.