WorldPacific island declares state of emergency due to fuel supply risksAt least two tankers have turned around after approaching the Strait of Hormuz.14 Apr 02:00 AM
BusinessServices sector slumps again as PSI points to deeper contractionThe services index dropped to 46.0 in March, its third straight month of decline.13 Apr 05:58 AM
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
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
WorldJD Vance says talks failed to reach agreement with IranIran has not given a long-term pledge to renounce nuclear weapons: US Vice-President.12 Apr 02:47 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 ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, April 10, 2026Morning Headlines | Iran says Israel's bombing of Lebanon is a 'grave violation' of ceasefire, harm from nitrous oxide inhalation on the rise | Friday, April 10, 2026.Watch09 Apr 06:51 PM
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
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, April 9, 2026Morning Headlines | Israel hits Lebanon with wave of air strikes, and drug seizures at NZ's border on the rise | Thursday, April 9, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFPWatch08 Apr 07:05 PM
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
WorldTehran's $871b 'tollbooth' would change shape of Middle East foreverIran now forces tankers through a narrow 'tollbooth' corridor off its coast.07 Apr 10:36 PM
World'Entire country taken out': Trump threatens 'decimation' of Iran if peace deal not struck'The entire country could be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow.'06 Apr 07:48 PM
WorldPeters to meet Rubio in DC; Trump unleashes on Iran in expletive-ridden rantForeign Minister Winston Peters is travelling to Washington DC today.05 Apr 10:03 PM
WorldUS 'blew up own planes' stuck in remote area of Iran during rescue operation for stranded pilotAn intense search-and-rescue operation launched after a US jet crashed and crew ejected.05 Apr 09:03 AM
WorldHow the fate of a US pilot could change the course of the warThe search for a US airman missing in Iran continues.03 Apr 09:15 PM
BusinessCost of living to rise 50% more than expected this yearASB economists warn weekly living costs could jump by about $55 this year.02 Apr 12:06 AM
PoliticsFuel crisis: Govt strikes deal to secure eight days’ of diesel storage space at Marsden PointChannel Infrastructure expected to tanks refurbished in two months' time.01 Apr 11:01 PM
WorldAnthony Albanese warns months ahead 'may not be easy' in national addressThe Australian PM spoke to his nation amid Middle East war and fuel crisis.01 Apr 08:03 AM
New ZealandTrucking firm's fuel bill up 110% due to Middle East conflict'A nightmare': Diesel now averages $3.51 a litre, overtaking unleaded 91 at $3.43.31 Mar 10:32 PM
EconomyBusiness confidence dives as war shock and fuel costs hit firms' outlookANZ's Business Outlook survey captures the reaction to the March oil shock.31 Mar 01:00 AM
WorldWhite House says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'not one of the US' core objectives'Trump has recently suggested Iran may be left in control of traffic through the Strait.30 Mar 11:57 PM
PoliticsWhat Govt is doing to avoid 'mad, frenzied rush' on fuel stocksPrime Minister Christopher Luxon said the Government would be 'more assertive'.30 Mar 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGovt won't stand in the way of companies importing fuel with Russian originsPublic relations might to be a bigger impediment than sanctions.30 Mar 02:24 AM
WorldLuxon says fuel crisis not Covid 2.0: 'People are not going to be sitting at home baking sourdough'The Pentagon is preparing plans for weeks of ground operations in Iran.30 Mar 12:47 AM
PoliticsFuel stocks rise to more than 50 days’ cover, including dieselThe Government has updated fuel stock levels. 29 Mar 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLNG binned? New terminal looks doubtful as ministers consider optionsThe Government's plan to build the terminal is in doubt in light of the Middle East war.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt seeks public feedback on fuel-related 'red tape' as conflict pushes prices past $3New Zealand is in Phase 1, with enough fuel and no call to stockpile.29 Mar 05:37 AM
WorldIsrael warns Houthis will 'pay the price' for entering Iran warThe Houthis say they fired a missile barrage, but Israel reports downing two.29 Mar 12:25 AM
WorldUS soldiers wounded in Iranian attack on Saudi air baseThe strike also damaged several US refuelling aircraft at the base.28 Mar 12:57 AM
WorldUS could send 10,000 more troops to Middle EastThe ground force would be sent in addition to the 5000 US marines and 2000 paratroopers.27 Mar 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: How professional investors are handling sharemarket volatility and the Middle East meltdownThe NZX50 has fallen about 5% since the conflict began on February 28.26 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsConcerns war could hold up crucial cancer care supplyHelium supplies are at risk.26 Mar 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt's oil-crisis response slick so far – but the real test is comingOPINION: The PM's one misstep is his repeated claim that fuel stocks are 'healthy'.25 Mar 11:55 PM
