LiveWorldMiddle East conflict live updates: Russia calls for US-Iran to continue ceasefireThe Kremlin wants a long-term diplomatic solution to be found in the ongoing crisis.20 Apr 05:59 PM
WorldIran: US has violated ceasefire and we will respondDonald Trump said American forces had 'blown a hole' in an Iranian vessel.20 Apr 12:46 AM
WorldIran closes Hormuz Strait again, as Trump warns against 'blackmail'There are just four days remaining before the end of the two-week ceasefire.18 Apr 06:08 PM
PremiumStock takesWhat Iran's fuel shock and weak dollar could mean for big listed Kiwi companies16 Apr 09:00 PM
WorldIran warns it'll block Red Sea if blockade continues; US sending thousands more troops15 Apr 10:32 PM
AnalysisStrait of Hormuz blockade: The realities the US ignores at its perilANALYSIS: Donald Trump has ordered a blockade of the pivotal Strait of Hormuz.15 Apr 06:00 PM
WorldTrump says Iran talks may resume this week; more than 20 ships transit Strait of HormuzUS Navy permitting 'freedom of navigation' for vessels heading to neutral ports.15 Apr 02:58 AM
PoliticsLuxon reassures Kiwis not to be concerned by fuel shipment departure delayDiesel stocks in New Zealand have fallen to 20.8 days in-country.15 Apr 02:25 AM
OpinionGreg Smith: What investors should watch nextOPINION: Energy shock risks and why upbeat KiwiSaver balances may be masking trouble.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Trump's Iran blockade could backfire at seaUS ships may seize Chinese or Russian vessels that keep trading with Iran.14 Apr 05:00 AM
WorldPacific island declares state of emergency due to fuel supply risksAt least two tankers have turned around after approaching the Strait of Hormuz.14 Apr 02:00 AM
Investment'Absolute madness': Why a superyacht is the worst way to spend your Lotto winningsMonaco superyacht broker David Seal says orders for giga-yachts are booming.13 Apr 11:55 PM
BusinessServices sector slumps again as PSI points to deeper contractionThe services index dropped to 46.0 in March, its third straight month of decline.13 Apr 05:58 AM
WorldOil prices surge following US announcement of Hormuz blockadeCrude prices are soaring, pushing inflation up and sending shivers across global economy.13 Apr 03:55 AM
PoliticsAbout three weeks of diesel in country as total supply dipsThe update shows the level of supply following the long Easter weekend.13 Apr 01:14 AM
AgribusinessMiddle East conflict hits a2 Milk forecasts, wiping millions off market valueA2 Milk's share price slumped after the company downgraded its earnings forecast.13 Apr 01:00 AM
WorldJD Vance says talks failed to reach agreement with IranIran has not given a long-term pledge to renounce nuclear weapons: US Vice-President.12 Apr 02:47 AM
WorldUK Prime Minister ‘fed up’ with Trump, compares him to Putin The demand puts Europe on another collision course with the US. 10 Apr 01:31 AM
WorldTrump lashes out at Nato after meeting, Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel Ceasefire agreement tested after Iran closed Strait of Hormuz.09 Apr 01:49 AM
WorldPutin mocks Starmer with warship in ChannelThe sanctioned tanker the Universal was banned from British waters in September.08 Apr 11:59 PM
WorldTrump discusses leaving Nato in meeting with RutteThe talks follow a fragile two-week ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran.08 Apr 10:35 PM
WorldDilemma over crossings as fate of Hormuz ships remains uncertainMore than 800 ships remain stuck in the Gulf as traffic slumps 95%.08 Apr 06:03 PM
Auckland'Significant rise': Auckland ferry operators reduce services due to fuel costsAuckland's biggest ferry company says fuel costs jumped 92% in just two weeks.08 Apr 05:19 AM
World'Big money will be made': Trump celebrates ceasefire deal with IranTrump said it was a 'big day for World Peace!'08 Apr 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGrim warning from RBNZ as it braces for full impact of oil shockThe bank discussed the possibility of earlier interest rate hikes to head off inflation.08 Apr 04:34 AM
Politics'Wait and see': PM cautious on Iran ceasefire as fuel shock fears lingerFuel prices have risen with the war, but there is talk a key shipping route will reopen.08 Apr 01:20 AM
WorldTehran's $871b 'tollbooth' would change shape of Middle East foreverIran now forces tankers through a narrow 'tollbooth' corridor off its coast.07 Apr 10:36 PM
Small BusinessKiwi family business faces bankruptcy after shipment ‘ransacked’ by US drug-huntersFamily firm says carefully sourced goods trashed when passing through US.07 Apr 04:12 AM