AgribusinessWar-driven surge: Weaker dollar and conflict push commodity index to recordThe Middle East conflict has pushed global dairy and aluminium prices higher.07 Apr 03:19 AM
Politics'Most New Zealanders would understand': Luxon on Government's limited fuel supportThe Prime Minister wouldn't commit to widening support.07 Apr 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Fossilised logic, drug wars and winning White FernsOPINION: More renewable solar energy is needed, not further reliance on fuel imports.04 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldRace to rescue downed US airman; shrapnel from intercepted drones injures four in BahrainIran says the US A-10 aircraft was downed near the Strait of Hormuz.04 Apr 07:54 AM
WorldTrump says US forces yet to start 'destroying what's left' in IranThe US President warned there would be further destruction unless Iran came to the table.03 Apr 03:23 AM
WorldUN delays vote on authorising force to protect Strait of HormuzThe Security Council draft backs ‘all defensive means’ to keep shipping lanes open.03 Apr 02:16 AM
WorldUK foreign minister stresses ‘urgent need’ to reopen Strait of HormuzAround a fifth of the world’s oil and gas normally passes through the strait.02 Apr 05:52 PM
WorldNZ to join international meeting on reopening Strait of HormuzThe meeting will assess measures to restore freedom of navigation.02 Apr 06:36 AM
BusinessCost of living to rise 50% more than expected this yearASB economists warn weekly living costs could jump by about $55 this year.02 Apr 12:06 AM
PoliticsFuel crisis: Govt strikes deal to secure eight days’ of diesel storage space at Marsden PointChannel Infrastructure expected to tanks refurbished in two months' time.01 Apr 11:01 PM
WorldTrump says Iran president requests ceasefire, Tehran says 'false'Iran flatly rejected Donald Trump's claim that Masoud Pezeshkian sought a truce.01 Apr 07:34 PM
WorldAnthony Albanese fuel crisis address slammed as 'bunch of nothing'Critics, including Pauline Hanson, slammed the address as empty.01 Apr 04:57 PM
WorldAnthony Albanese warns months ahead 'may not be easy' in national addressThe Australian PM spoke to his nation amid Middle East war and fuel crisis.01 Apr 08:03 AM
New ZealandTrucking firm's fuel bill up 110% due to Middle East conflict'A nightmare': Diesel now averages $3.51 a litre, overtaking unleaded 91 at $3.43.31 Mar 10:32 PM
EconomyBusiness confidence dives as war shock and fuel costs hit firms' outlookANZ's Business Outlook survey captures the reaction to the March oil shock.31 Mar 01:00 AM
WorldWhite House says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'not one of the US' core objectives'Trump has recently suggested Iran may be left in control of traffic through the Strait.30 Mar 11:57 PM
BusinessBusiness owners warn of potential price hikes for customers as fuel costs biteThe Middle East conflict continues to impact fuel pricing and supply.30 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandMaritime NZ detains Bluebridge's Connemara ferry in Wellington after inspectionRepairs must be approved by Bahamas and inspectors before sailings resume.30 Mar 05:33 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
WorldLuxon says fuel crisis not Covid 2.0: 'People are not going to be sitting at home baking sourdough'The Pentagon is preparing plans for weeks of ground operations in Iran.30 Mar 12:47 AM
PoliticsFuel stocks rise to more than 50 days’ cover, including dieselThe Government has updated fuel stock levels. 29 Mar 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll shows energy prices, global instability now top Kiwi worriesKantar polling reveals 'extreme concern' about events abroad and their effects on NZ.29 Mar 06:00 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
New ZealandGovt seeks public feedback on fuel-related 'red tape' as conflict pushes prices past $3New Zealand is in Phase 1, with enough fuel and no call to stockpile.29 Mar 05:37 AM
WorldIsrael warns Houthis will 'pay the price' for entering Iran warThe Houthis say they fired a missile barrage, but Israel reports downing two.29 Mar 12:25 AM
WorldYemen's Houthis enter Middle East conflict, firing missiles towards IsraelHouthi rebels say they have fired ballistic missiles at Israeli bases.29 Mar 12:04 AM
WorldUS soldiers wounded in Iranian attack on Saudi air baseThe strike also damaged several US refuelling aircraft at the base.28 Mar 12:57 AM
WorldUS-Israeli strikes hit Iran nuclear sites as Rubio predicts victory in weeksThe attacks damaged the Khondab and Ardakan nuclear facilities in Iran.27 Mar 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'We’re really worried about what they call blank sailings': Warehouse boss eyes Iran conflict threat to stock, costsMark Stirton is already scenario planning for shipping delays and surcharges.27 Mar 04:00 AM
WorldUS could send 10,000 more troops to Middle EastThe ground force would be sent in addition to the 5000 US marines and 2000 paratroopers.27 Mar 03:03 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
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
World'No negotiations' Iran says as Trump threatens to 'unleash hell'US President's press secretary says 'Iran should not miscalculate again'.25 Mar 10:46 PM
