WorldIranian sea mines: the West's waterborne nightmareUS forces have struck 28 Iranian mine-laying vessels, President Donald Trump said today.11 Mar 08:46 PM
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
WorldIEA to launch largest-ever release of oil reservesIEA members hold more than 1.8 billion barrels in public and mandated stocks.11 Mar 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Trump and his advisers miscalculated Iran’s response to warNew York Times: Shipping has come to a standstill in the Gulf, oil prices have spiked. 11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Briscoe a leading light as NZ shares bounce backThe S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,293.13, up 158.62 points or 1.52%.11 Mar 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesIran war impacting airfare prices and jet fuel in 'peaky' crisis There is unique volatility with some 'freakish' fuel prices, an airline leader says.11 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandFrom tankers to tailpipes: How exposed our fuel lifeline really isMuch of our fuel stock is still at sea, with ships able to divert for higher prices.11 Mar 04:00 AM
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
New ZealandFarmers warned to plan ahead as fuel and fertiliser prices surgeSome arable farmers face fuel bills of up to $4000 extra a day at harvest.10 Mar 07:45 PM
WorldUN warns Hormuz standstill will hit world’s most vulnerableShip movements through the Strait have plunged from 129 a day to just three.10 Mar 06:09 PM
WorldGlobal energy body to discuss releasing strategic oil reservesG7 ministers are debating if global strategic oil reserves should be released.10 Mar 05:38 PM
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
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Good for Helen Clark, fuel for thought, cost of living and battery idea falls flatOPINION: Good for Helen Clark, fuel for thought and cost of living. 10 Mar 04:00 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
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Oil price moves lower, easing investor nervesThe NZX 50 closed at 13,094.37, down 4.46 points or 0.03%.10 Mar 05:26 AM
AirlinesAir NZ suspends earnings guidance due to 'unprecedented volatility' in jet fuel priceJet fuel prices had surged to US$150-US$200 in recent days.09 Mar 11:29 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
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
WorldTrump's limited options to curb Iran war oil price surgeUS President has insisted it will be a 'short-term' issue that will end when the war ends.09 Mar 07:51 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
WorldIran war: US official suggests Trump eyeing strategic oil islandKharg Island is Iran’s main oil export terminal.09 Mar 06:00 PM
WorldG7 ‘not there yet’ on release of oil reserves: French ministerAround 20% of global crude and LNG usually passes through the Strait of Hormuz.09 Mar 05:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEd Harvey: Middle East crisis shows why energy independence is a matter of national securityGlobal LNG prices spiked 50% in days, undermining the Taranaki LNG plan.09 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldIran war sends oil price soaring as Khamenei son takes chargeThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz has choked off nearly one fifth of crude.09 Mar 04:50 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPetrol prices, inflation, market meltdown: What the Iran war means to youA round-up of Herald coverage explaining the conflict's effects on New Zealand.09 Mar 06:20 AM
