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
WorldEuropean leaders rebuff Donald Trump's call to open the Strait of HormuzEuropean leaders are reluctant to join a war Trump started without consulting them. 18 Mar 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingPlastics sector warns of 75% material price surge as Iran conflict bites supplyAbout 22% of New Zealand's polymers come directly from the Middle East.18 Mar 04:00 PM
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
WorldFive dead in Mexico oil-refinery firePemex refineries have suffered multiple fatal accidents in recent years.17 Mar 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: After the oil shock – what economists now expect on inflation, GDP and interest ratesANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.17 Mar 09:19 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYDairy commodity prices hold steady, skim up; MBIE looks at easing diesel sulphur specsSkim milk powder trades up 5.2% in latest GDT event; MBIE assesses loosening diesel specifications to increase the potential supply pool as crude prices remain above US$100/barrel.Watch17 Mar 07:34 PM
WorldLarijani's death is more significant than that of Supreme LeaderAli Larijani was seen as Iran's de facto leader since June last year.17 Mar 07:22 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYSupermarkets claim prices under control: So why are Kiwis paying more?| Ryan Bridge TODAYFoodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin explains how prices are affected as global tensions rise. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch17 Mar 07:22 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, March 18, 2026Morning Headlines | Donald Trump says US doesn’t need Nato and fuel squeeze hits home support workers | Wednesday, March 18, 2026Watch17 Mar 07:12 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYTransport boss questions rapid fuel price increase| Ryan Bridge TODAYTransporting NZ CEO Dom Kalasih says diesel price increase in Australia is lower. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch17 Mar 07:05 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
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: This year's Six Nations is showing us how rugby should be playedOPINION: Several readers supported Bruce Cotterill's opinion that there is a TVNZ bias.15 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldIranian Revolutionary Guards vow to 'pursue and kill' Israeli PM'If this child-killing criminal is alive, we will continue to pursue and kill him.'15 Mar 07:18 AM
New ZealandNo need to panic-buy: Minister moves to calm fuel-shortage fearsNicola Willis says New Zealand still has about 50 days of fuel supply.15 Mar 06:00 AM
WorldTrump seeks global backing to secure vital Gulf oil routeOil prices have jumped 40% as Iran chokes the Strait of Hormuz and hits Gulf sites.15 Mar 01:02 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAY'Will the government resurrect Muldoon-era 'car-less days' policy? Nicola Willis respondsFinance Minister Nicola Willis on the options govt is considering to bring fuel prices under control. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch12 Mar 06:55 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYSealord CEO: Fuel crisis may cost millionsSealord CEO warns things could get bad if fuel prices keep rising. Video / Ryan Bridge, TODAYWatch12 Mar 06:29 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, March 13, 2026Morning Headlines | Could standstill in Strait of Hormuz send New Zealand back to the past and benefit numbers hit 12-year high | Friday, March 13, 2026Watch12 Mar 05:25 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Economic pain from Iran war will depend on how long it lastsOPINION: Donald Trump is promising a quick war but that is far from certain.12 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldIranian regime 'not on the verge of collapse', US intel report finds, as oil soars upwardsIran's leadership is not at risk of collapsing any time soon, the report says.12 Mar 08:14 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAY"Affordability of air travel is under a lot of pressure."Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar says they can't pass on all costs from oil issues to customers. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Mar 06:26 PM
WorldIran says war could destroy global economy, Trump vows to 'finish' jobIran has hit two cargo ships and warned vessels from US allies to stay away.11 Mar 06:11 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, March 12, 2026Morning Headlines | International Energy Agency agrees to release oil reserves and Erica Stanford frustrated Lake Alice survivors don't have answers | Thursday, March 12, 2026Watch11 Mar 05:08 PM
EnergyFuel security update: How many days of petrol and diesel NZ hasPetrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks all sit above legal minimum levels.11 Mar 02:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Middle East crisis exposes Christopher Luxon's weakness on global shocksOPINION: Cabinet faces a stark choice: back Luxon or risk replacing him mid-term.11 Mar 02:00 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, March 11, 2026Morning Headlines | Winston Peters says Covid inquiry biased, Strait of Hormuz shipping remains at standstill and Air New Zealand may cut routes | Wednesday, March 11, 2026Watch10 Mar 05:19 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Oil price whiplash – NZ's fuel and markets resilience testedOPINION: New Zealand now holds only about four weeks of fuel in onshore storage.10 Mar 04:00 PM
SharesTrump call on Middle East war sends US stocks suddenly higher, NZ sharemarket bounces backThe Dow swung 1125 points intraday before closing 0.5% higher.09 Mar 09:41 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYFinance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Ryan Bridge regarding petrol price crisisNicola Willis said on Monday the Government will not subsidise fuel amid the Middle East conflict. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch09 Mar 07:20 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYCould oil reach $150 a barrel and what does that mean for NZ?Ryan Bridge explains how much oil prices have risen and why. | Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch08 Mar 07:47 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYUS tech sector layoffs up; oil shock matching Russia-Ukraine spike; commercial insurance costs fallBusiness with Forsyth Barr: US Feb jobs data surprises with a 92k fall, rate or rise in Brent crude price matches Russia Ukraine invasion, premiums falling for NZ business cover.Watch08 Mar 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyIran conflict oil shock: How big is the risk to the New Zealand economy?ANZ warns a sustained 10% oil jump could quickly push inflation higher.06 Mar 01:31 AM
WorldWill US oil companies be the big winners from the Iran war?QatarEnergy has halted LNG output, lifting European gas to 2023 price highs.03 Mar 11:57 PM
