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War-driven surge: Weaker dollar and conflict push commodity index to record

The Middle East conflict has pushed global dairy and aluminium prices higher.

'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.'

PM says no risk to NZ's future oil orders as Trump threatens to ‘take out’ Iran

Luxon's deputy, Nicola Willis, says New Zealand is facing a 'tough time'.

The fuel stocks are strong, so why is the confidence low? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Finance Minister Nicola Willis updates us on the fuel stock situation, which is stable, but a poll claims NZ is heading in the "wrong direction". Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Record number of mum-and-dad landlords plan sell-offs as costs bite and outlook darkens

A survey of 200 landlords found 38% now plan to sell their rentals.

'Tough time for the country': Willis reacts to latest NZ fuel stocks update

The country remains at Phase 1 of the fuel alert system.

Winston Peters to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Middle East war continues

The Foreign Minister will travel to Washington DC today and return to NZ on April 10.

Peters to meet Rubio in DC; Trump unleashes on Iran in expletive-ridden rant

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is travelling to Washington DC today.