InflationReserve Bank unlikely to lift OCR directly in response to oil price spikeThe central bank will act if inflation shows signs of becoming embedded.23 Mar 11:23 PM
WorldTrump Administration to pay $1.7b to stop two US wind farmsTotalEnergies will instead invest the money in natural gas, shale gas and oil drilling.23 Mar 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIran war: How economic shock could become long-term damageNew York Times: Targeting oil and gas infrastructure in the Gulf has ongoing impacts.23 Mar 09:00 PM
WorldTanker traffic: The ships passing through the Strait of HormuzMore than 20 ships have used a purported Iran-approved northern route.23 Mar 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleInside NZ's bunker boom: Inquiries surge after Iran conflict'It's not cool or sensationalist,' the firm says, but 'mainstream resilience planning'. 23 Mar 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPrice jumps at US petrol pumps as war hits homeNew York Times: Some drivers are filling up as a hedge against future higher prices.23 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldHow Iran could cripple the Gulf with retaliatory strikesUS has warned it could target Iranian power plants and Iran has vowed it would respond. 23 Mar 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChoke point: The Strait of Hormuz was supposed to be too big to failNew York Times: World economy dependent on small number of regions at risk for shutdowns.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure FundWho's getting what for regional development: Oji, OpenStar, minerals and a NZ First donor.23 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldRussia spies floated idea of fake Orban assassination attemptAlarmed at PM's falling support, Russians came up with plan to sway Hungary's April vote.23 Mar 05:08 AM
PoliticsGovt announces major fuel import step at post-Cabinet press conferencePressures are being felt at the pump over the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.23 Mar 02:46 AM
New ZealandEnergy crisis: How to max your fuel efficiency when drivingExperts say smarter driving habits can cut your fuel use by up to 20%.23 Mar 02:10 AM
PoliticsHow much fuel does NZ have left? Government reveals latest figuresThe Government is moving to a twice-weekly update on the nation's fuel stocks.23 Mar 12:14 AM
WorldHormuz looms as war's endgame after failure of other US-Israeli goalsOverthrowing the regime and putting nuclear weapons out of Iran's reach, seen as unlikely.23 Mar 12:00 AM
Business$50m plan to double the number of public EV chargersThe $52.7m loans will help fund 2574 new public charge points nationwide.22 Mar 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTrump is finally eyeing an exit from Iran. But will he take it?New York Times: Many of the US President's original war goals remain unaccomplished.22 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandGovt plans for future fuel-shortage scenarios as prices keep climbing, relief announcement soonPM says security of fuel supply is paramount with biggest impact on jobs and incomes.22 Mar 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA look at the escalating battle for the Strait of HormuzNew York Times: All of the options to reopen it are complex and carry substantial risks.22 Mar 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIran war: Reeling from the oil shock and ‘running out of ideas’New York Times: Supply shortages from Mideast have rippled through Asia, upending lives.22 Mar 06:00 PM
WorldMiddle East war has no clear end in sight after three weeksWashington is weighing a risky US Marines operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.22 Mar 05:17 AM
PoliticsFormer National MP to run as NZ First candidate as Peters delivers State of the Nation speechWinston Peters confirmed the party would campaign on splitting up the energy gentailers.22 Mar 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyIran war: What NZ could do in conflict and who’s winning the battleNZ could bombard shores to clear seas but would struggle with drones, professor says.20 Mar 05:17 AM
WorldNetanyahu says Iran decimated as Tehran warns of 'zero restraint' in energy attacksIran’s missiles caused ‘extensive damage’ at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub.19 Mar 09:07 PM
BusinessFrom Xero to zero emissions: New Zealander of the year Sir Rod Drury's power play for Aotearoa's futureDrury is backing massive solar, data centre and fusion power projects.19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAnalysis: Willis hints at who'll get targeted fuel support – and who'll miss outANALYSIS: Nicola Willis has made her focus for support clear.19 Mar 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturing$100m Waikato steel manufacturing plant wins fast-track consent'The ultimate goal is to reduce the need to import steel' – expert panel on fast-tracking.19 Mar 01:51 AM
PoliticsGovt preparing NZ for 'worst-case scenario' amid war, fuel prices to rise furtherChristopher Luxon said things could get worse before they get better.19 Mar 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Is New Zealand betting too much on 'paper' oil reserves?OPINION: Politicians need to front up on the tough fuel questions.18 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandHow can NZ gain energy security?On today: Todd McClay, Mike McIntyre, Todd Charteris, Eric Gorlier, and Hunter McGregor. 18 Mar 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDatagrid's $5.1b 'AI factory' faces three major hurdlesWhy Chorus walked away from its Datagrid partnership.17 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandGovt loans $20m for geothermal power projects: 'Energy security is paramount'Govt's new strategy aims to see geothermal double its electricity role by 2040.17 Mar 08:38 PM
WorldTrump says he can ‘take’ Cuba: ‘I can do anything I want with it’The Trump oil blockade has left Cuba without fuel for three months.17 Mar 05:47 PM
New Zealand'We need to be really measured and calm': Fuel chief moves to ease shortage fearsChannel Infrastructure has 300 million litres of fuel stored at Marsden Point.17 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsInflation could hit 3.7% under Treasury’s ‘worst-case’ inflation scenarioNicola Willis warns our fuel supply chain could be disrupted.16 Mar 03:18 AM
