New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday March 13, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Government weighs up options for addressing volatile oil prices and the Oscars are placed on high alert | Friday March 13, 2026Watch13 Mar 12:16 AM
BusinessPetrol pumps run dry at Gull stations on discount day as motorists rush on cut-price fuelAuckland motorists were left frustrated over fuel running out when they went to fill up.12 Mar 09:38 PM
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
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Let's support a more self-sufficient AotearoaOPINION: Hindsight is a great tool with regards to our Covid response, a reader says.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
PremiumPremiumOpinionOliver Hartwich: Govt must resist quick fuel fix and level with voters on Iran oil shockOPINION: Government debt is now above 40% of national income and still rising. 11 Mar 08:00 PM
AirlinesAir New Zealand to cut 1100 flights but no routes, CEO saysJet fuel has overtaken labour to become the airline's biggest cost, boss says.11 Mar 06:56 PM
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
New Zealand'Out the gate': Drivers react to rising fuel pricesIt was another 'disruption' for businesses, just as their confidence began to return.11 Mar 12:29 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
Wellington'There’ll be desperation': Uber drivers fear rising petrol prices will make job unsustainableUber faces pressure to lift fares as fuel prices surge for drivers.10 Mar 03:38 AM
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
BusinessPetrol prices sail past $3 as volatility continues, one cut-price station bumps up price 19c It's likely we won't see a drop in prices, warns one fuel boss.09 Mar 08:52 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 TODAYCrude price crests and falls on G7 meetings, rooftop solar loans scheme mootedBusiness with Forsyth Barr: Crude oil retreats from a surge to close on $120/barrel; councils seek Crown support for scheme to get panels and batteries on more homes.Watch09 Mar 07:09 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYPetrol prices, new Iranian leader, missiles, and drones showdownRyan Bridge discusses the latest developments in the Iranian conflict. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch09 Mar 06:06 PM
New ZealandPetrol prices expected to hit at least $3 a litre in some placesThe average price of unleaded 91 petrol rose 14 cents to $2.64 over the weekend. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Mar 06:57 AM
BusinessOil soars 30% as US-Israel war with Iran batters Asian marketsThe war has halted Strait of Hormuz shipping, blocking a fifth of global crude.09 Mar 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirlines face jet fuel price crisis as Air NZ's share price plummetsEven peace in the Middle East might not bring jet fuel relief for a while.09 Mar 03:51 AM
WorldSmoke billows from oil depot in TehranSmoke billows from oil depot in Iranian capital Tehran. Video / AFPWatch08 Mar 08:03 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
PremiumPremiumAirlinesFuel squeeze: Soaring jet margins put more pressure on Air New Zealand’s bottom lineAir NZ shares are down as war jitters hit airlines.06 Mar 04:57 AM
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
BusinessPetrol prices rise as much as 14c in first week of Middle East conflictKiwi motorists face higher petrol prices in the coming weeks.06 Mar 12:12 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYWill a Trump underwrite shore up shipping risk? Willis on RBNZ cash chat, PPP needs Crown loanBusiness with Forsyth Barr: Maritime brokers scramble to price Trump Gulf guarantee, FinMin on banks and cash access, Warkworth-Te Hana will need 10-year Crown loan.Watch04 Mar 07:01 PM