WorldUS claims Iran has laid at least a dozen mines in Strait of HormuzThe mines will need careful extraction before shipping can resume, US officials said.24 Mar 08:04 AM
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
WorldUkraine strikes Russian oil export hubPrimorsk ships one million barrels a day and feeds Russia's 'shadow fleet'.24 Mar 01:00 AM
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
PremiumPremiumWorldPrice jumps at US petrol pumps as war hits homeNew York Times: Some drivers are filling up as a hedge against future higher prices.23 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldTrump calls off Iran power plant strikes after 'very good' talks, which Iran deniesTrump says he ordered a five-day pause on strikes while secret talks continue.23 Mar 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Warmongering casts shadow as Fonterra posts strong resultThe S&P/NZX 50 declined 90.27 points or 0.69% to 12,899.72.23 Mar 05:19 AM
World Luxon says 'no discussion' on NZ helping break Strait of Hormuz blockagePrime Minister says there had been 'no proposal, no debate' on the issue.23 Mar 03:51 AM
New ZealandEnergy crisis: How to max your fuel efficiency when drivingExperts say smarter driving habits can cut your fuel use by up to 20%.23 Mar 02:10 AM
WorldCuba starts to restore power after new blackoutCuba has suffered seven nationwide blackouts since 2024 amid crisis.23 Mar 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Time for caution’: Fonterra warns on war risks as it delivers bumper profitFonterra lifted first-half net profit 2.8% to $750m and raised dividends.23 Mar 12:00 AM
Business$50m plan to double the number of public EV chargersThe $52.7m loans will help fund 2574 new public charge points nationwide.22 Mar 09:08 PM
New ZealandGovt plans for future fuel-shortage scenarios as prices keep climbing, relief announcement soonPM says security of fuel supply is paramount with biggest impact on jobs and incomes.22 Mar 07:23 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNew Government scheme aims to double public EV charger numbers | Ryan Bridge TODAYFinance Minister Nicola Willis says they'll help provide $52.7 million in zero-interest loans to boost charger network. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch22 Mar 06:41 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYGovt will "seriously consider" assisting to secure the Strait of Hormuz | Ryan Bridge TODAYForeign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says support will be provided "in a safety way". Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch22 Mar 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIran war: Reeling from the oil shock and ‘running out of ideas’New York Times: Supply shortages from Mideast have rippled through Asia, upending lives.22 Mar 06:00 PM
PoliticsGreen Party suggests axing infrastructure projects for temporary free public transport and relief paymentsThe Greens asked Christopher Luxon make public transport free.22 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldMiddle East war has no clear end in sight after three weeksWashington is weighing a risky US Marines operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.22 Mar 05:17 AM
New ZealandFinance Minister Nicola Willis and Channel Infrastructure's Rob Buchanan speak to mediaFinance Minister Nicola Willis and Channel Infrastructure's Rob Buchanan speak to media from the Marsden Point oil refinery. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Mar 03:13 AM
PoliticsFormer National MP to run as NZ First candidate as Peters delivers State of the Nation speechWinston Peters confirmed the party would campaign on splitting up the energy gentailers.22 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandGaspy moves to tighten fuel-cost reporting amid petrol price panicThe cost of premium petrol has hit $4 a litre for the first time in parts of Auckland.21 Mar 09:04 PM
World‘It will be a bloody battle’: Kharg Island invasion would be very risky – military experts The island handles over 90% of Iran's crude oil exports and is heavily fortified.21 Mar 05:07 AM
WorldTrump plans commando raids to seize Iranian nuclear materialsUS officials were reportedly looking at options for securing or extracting the material.21 Mar 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOil crisis puts businesses accused of virtue signalling in the box seat to survive – Nick StewartOPINION: Resilience is built in calm weather, not in a storm.20 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldUS launches aerial offensive to reopen Strait of HormuzLow-flying jets, helicopters used to strike Iranian vessels, drones near shipping lane.20 Mar 08:05 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyIran war: What NZ could do in conflict and who’s winning the battleNZ could bombard shores to clear seas but would struggle with drones, professor says.20 Mar 05:17 AM
New ZealandIf the economy is growing, why does it still feel so flat?Modest GDP growth is under further pressure from the Middle East conflict.20 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyExtra 350m litres fuel storage possible at Marsden Point, operator saysMarsden Point already holds 300 million litres of imported refined fuel.19 Mar 09:46 PM
WorldNetanyahu says Iran decimated as Tehran warns of 'zero restraint' in energy attacksIran’s missiles caused ‘extensive damage’ at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub.19 Mar 09:07 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYShould we store more fuel at Marsden Point? National vs Labour | Ryan Bridge TODAYPaul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson battle it out on the politics panel with Ryan Bridge. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch19 Mar 07:06 PM
WorldWatch: Trump jokes about Pearl Harbour in front of Japanese PMThe US President praised Sanae Takaichi while reviving a jibe over Japan's Hawaii attack.19 Mar 06:37 PM