New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday, March 31, 2026Morning Headlines | Rising fuel costs may hit economy hard, and call for boarding house register | Monday, March 31, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty ImagesWatch30 Mar 05:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWinter downturn: Economic recovery now ‘unlikely’ until 2027 - ASBASB now sees GDP shrinking 0.3% in the second quarter and barely growing after.30 Mar 04:00 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
PoliticsFuel stocks rise to more than 50 days’ cover, including dieselThe Government has updated fuel stock levels. 29 Mar 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Recovery set to stall for third time in three years ... here’s how we should deal with itAnother mid-year economic contraction will be a big psychological blow to the nation.29 Mar 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyDiesel dithering: Labour and coalition Govts fail to ensure stockholdingHow an unloved plan to store more diesel storage was kicked down the road – until now.29 Mar 04:00 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
PremiumPremiumAirlinesCathay Pacific to add $91 surcharge on some NZ fares as jet fuel costs soarTickets will cost more from Tuesday as airline faces dicey jet fuel situation.27 Mar 12:08 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Diesel running out really would be a Mad Max worldOPINION: Nicola Willis needs to ration diesel immediately to delay social collapse.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandANZ says Middle East conflict will mean house prices fallANZ now expects house prices to end 2026 about 2% lower than this year.26 Mar 02:57 AM
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
OpinionDriving in the wrong direction: Why NZ's oil consumption is at a 5-year highOPINION: Oil now makes up 77% of NZ's fossil-fuel emissions, mostly from transport.25 Mar 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Oil price policy traps from 1970s the Govt should learn fromOPINION: Today’s ministers face intense pressure to cap fuel prices and subsidise petrol.25 Mar 08:00 PM
OpinionHow and why NZ could be drawn into the Iran war – and the high stakes involvedOPINION: NZ is among 22 nations weighing a mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz.25 Mar 04:57 PM
World IEA chief 'ready to move forward' with additional oil release 'when necessary'Fatih Birol said that there was 'still a significant amount of oil in our stocks'.25 Mar 06:49 AM
PoliticsDiesel crunch coming: MBIE to update data after showing diesel stocks could decline to 11.3 daysThe Government has announced a temporary $50-a-week increase to the In-Work Tax Credit.25 Mar 04:24 AM
WorldPhilippines declares national energy emergency as more countries enact restrictionsThe President says the war poses an 'imminent danger' to his nation's energy supply.25 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandTwo service stations run out of 91 petrol in GisborneThe Z service station on Gladstone Rd and the Pak’nSave fuel stop on Cobden St had no 91.25 Mar 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFirst concrete evidence of surge in EV sales with Iran crisisPLUS: Market leader sells out and a lobby group calls for lower road user charges for EVs.25 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt says thousands more eligible for temporary tax credits thanks to changes. Are you one of them?See how much you can get from the Government's cost of living relief with our calculator. 24 Mar 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesRising fuel squeeze: Flight schools and farm pilots hit by avgas price shockOne operator says he's hunkering down and wondering when he'll have to raise charges.24 Mar 10:43 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYRyan Bridge: Why you're paying $5600 a year | Ryan Bridge TODAYOff the back of National's fuel-relief package, Ryan Bridge asks what $50 a week will cost us in the long run. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch24 Mar 08:39 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYHerald NOW Panel: Grant Schofield and Sarah Sparks | Ryan Bridge TODAYFuel packages, lotto and check your lumps. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch24 Mar 07:54 PM
Education'We need a plan now': Ministry weighs remote learning as fuel crisis deepensUnions met ministry officials today as remote and hybrid-learning plans are scoped.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Luxon and Willis and in a lose-lose situation. We should keep calm and carry onOPINION: The temporary fuel relief measures will likely be attacked by both sides.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow NZ’s $50 fuel relief package compares with other countries' effortsSpain is planning to spend €5 billion to soften the financial impact of war.24 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'The rainy day is here': Why pressure is on Govt to go further on fuel painFrom April 7, about 143,000 working families will receive an extra $50 a week.24 Mar 04:23 AM
WorldWatch: Explosion reported at US oil refineryNearby residents reported a loud boom that rattled windows.24 Mar 04:02 AM
PoliticsAbout 140,000 families to get $50 a week to help with high fuel pricesThe boost is expected to cost about $373 million and last no more than a year.24 Mar 01:56 AM
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
Ryan Bridge TODAYMidnight oil! Price plunges overnight on Trump post; Oji seeks support for Kinleith; Rakon takeoverOil price plunges as Trump de-escalates threat to bomb Iran energy plants; Regional Infra Fund close to 100% allocated, Rakon takeover hard going in home stretch.Watch23 Mar 07:10 PM
