WorldOil prices surge following US announcement of Hormuz blockadeCrude prices are soaring, pushing inflation up and sending shivers across global economy.13 Apr 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesChina tourist comeback faces test as war, airfares and capacity biteHip young travellers rank NZ among world's best, but distant war could derail rebound. 13 Apr 03:54 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon speaks as Cyclone Vaianu clean-up continues Local states of emergency are being revoked while some highways remain blocked. 13 Apr 02:45 AM
PoliticsAbout three weeks of diesel in country as total supply dipsThe update shows the level of supply following the long Easter weekend.13 Apr 01:14 AM
New ZealandLuxon says fuel supply secure into mid-May as war and price pain drags into 7th week The PM says oil importers are confident about orders past mid-May.12 Apr 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: As Anzac Day nears, let’s not forget those who suffered horrors of war OPINION: Ardern divided the country in a way no modern leader has done, a reader says.10 Apr 05:00 PM
RacingFuel package to provide relief for horse racing industryThe money will be spread across the racing industry including owners and clubs.10 Apr 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI tried to live without a car on my Auckland commute – it was utter chaosWhich commute hack really beats soaring fuel prices?10 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandA weekly commute without a car during a fuel crisisCan you cut costs and increase convenience when your commute is on the other side of Auckland? Mitchell Hageman finds alternative ways to get to work without using the car.Watch10 Apr 03:00 AM
WorldUK Prime Minister ‘fed up’ with Trump, compares him to Putin The demand puts Europe on another collision course with the US. 10 Apr 01:31 AM
New ZealandFuel squeeze fallout: Sixty-one Hawke’s Bay return flights cut by Air NZHawke's Bay Airport will lose 61 return flights compared with its usual schedule.09 Apr 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Major hit for a local business': 3000 litres of diesel stolen in MartonPolice say two men in a light truck filled a fuel trailer, fuel pod and drums.09 Apr 08:53 PM
New ZealandFuel shock: Northlanders face extra $1000 a year as Iran conflict lifts pricesA Northland economist says the region will be hit harder than most by soaring fuel prices.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘A strategic liability’: Why the fuel crisis is hitting NZ particularly hardNew report shows how car-dependent New Zealanders are. 09 Apr 07:00 AM
WorldTrump lashes out at Nato after meeting, Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel Ceasefire agreement tested after Iran closed Strait of Hormuz.09 Apr 01:49 AM
WorldTrump discusses leaving Nato in meeting with RutteThe talks follow a fragile two-week ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran.08 Apr 10:35 PM
RetailIran conflict and wild weather dampen March spending in regional divideWorldline NZ processed $3.98b in March, just 0.5% higher than March 2025.08 Apr 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIt will take months to get oil and gas flowing again. Here’s whyNew York Times: All told, 10% or more of the world’s oil supply has been turned off.08 Apr 09:55 PM
New Zealand'Big concern' as farmers weeks behind fuel drops amid shortagesFeds' dairy chair Karl Dean says late drops are already affecting vital stock water pumps.08 Apr 09:32 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYPetrol watch: The cheapest fuel stations today | Ryan Bridge TODAYYour daily petrol watch with Gaspy director, Mike Newton, Thursday 09 April. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch08 Apr 07:57 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYWhy business leaders should think differently about the fuel crisis | Herald NOW BusinessSome large employers are developing their own car pooling systems, mapping where employees live, to see if sharing rides would reduce parking pressure. Video / Herald NOW BusinessWatch08 Apr 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Economic recovery won't rescue the kids left behind and living in povertyOPINION: Charities report families are now choosing between food and fuel as prices rise.08 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhat Air New Zealand’s flight cuts and changes tell usReacting too fast can backfire for airlines, but doing nothing may not be a viable option.08 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldHow the 11th-hour US-Iran ceasefire unfoldedIran had earlier rejected a US ceasefire plan and instead offered a 10-point deal.08 Apr 06:54 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Ceasefire relief sends shares higher as oil price drops, OCR stays on holdThe S&P/NZX 50 closed up 1.41%, rising 2.7% across two trading days.08 Apr 06:38 AM
Auckland'Significant rise': Auckland ferry operators reduce services due to fuel costsAuckland's biggest ferry company says fuel costs jumped 92% in just two weeks.08 Apr 05:19 AM
World'Big money will be made': Trump celebrates ceasefire deal with IranTrump said it was a 'big day for World Peace!'08 Apr 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGrim warning from RBNZ as it braces for full impact of oil shockThe bank discussed the possibility of earlier interest rate hikes to head off inflation.08 Apr 04:34 AM
New ZealandFuel drive-offs amid high prices forces Northland petrol station to switch to prepay“It’s been getting worse, the higher the price goes,” says Mangawhai GAS owner.08 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandLong-haul flights may face cuts if jet fuel price crisis drags onDomestic flights have already been cut as fuel costs bite.08 Apr 03:30 AM
Interest ratesReserve Bank holds OCR at 2.25%, warns of economic weaknessThe outlook is clouded by the Middle East conflict and oil shock.08 Apr 02:50 AM
CrimeEarly morning fuel siphoning in two cities highlight worrying theft trend, police sayPolice say both early-morning incidents show a rise in diesel thefts.08 Apr 01:41 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday April 8, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Trump backs down on Iran threats and Air NZ's jet fuel bill more than doubles | Wednesday April 8, 2026Watch08 Apr 01:30 AM
Politics'Wait and see': PM cautious on Iran ceasefire as fuel shock fears lingerFuel prices have risen with the war, but there is talk a key shipping route will reopen.08 Apr 01:20 AM
