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Iran vows 'crushing' attacks as strikes hit regional infrastructure

Missiles hit Tel Aviv and Tehran as air defences and explosions rocked cities.

Hawke’s Bay CEOs’ biggest worry: The soaring cost of energy

A June summit aims to shape a regional energy strategy for Hawke's Bay.

Cost of living to rise 50% more than expected this year

ASB economists warn weekly living costs could jump by about $55 this year.

Auckland's median house price highest in two years, $2m homes fly out the door

House buyers shrugged off concerns about the economy in March.

Inside Economics: RBNZ flying blind as Iran war and oil shock upend outlook

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Auckland leading housing recovery in latest building consents

Where are some of Auckland's biggest projects? Two lists here show a huge intensity push.

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Morning Headlines | Business confidence plunges, 'Get your own oil' says Trump | Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images, AFP

Cameron Bagrie: Why Auckland is underperforming despite its scale

Auckland generates 38% of NZ’s GDP despite having only a third of the population.

How Auckland can become a high-wage, world-class city

Auckland needs to treat growth as a system rather than a set of isolated fixes.