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Fran O'Sullivan: Willis faces fuel crisis budget reckoning as diesel pain spreads
OPINION: Diesel prices have jumped about 45%, hitting food, freight and farm costs.
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What could the Government's targeted support be amid fuel price increases?
Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to journalists on Thursday. Video / Mark Mitchell
PM and Finance Minister provide update on fuel supply amid Middle East conflict
Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis said they were preparing for the “worst-case scenario”. Video / Mark Mitchell
Govt preparing NZ for 'worst-case scenario' amid war, fuel prices to rise further
Christopher Luxon said things could get worse before they get better.
Police called in after PM's electorate office targeted in protest with Trump images, US flags
Greenpeace says it is behind the protest against a proposed minerals deal with the US.
Pacific power shift: Whangārei company’s electric ferries win PM’s support
Luxon viewed the E-Alia boats during his Pacific visit.
NZ had proposed US critical minerals deal for months despite Luxon claiming talks 'very preliminary'
Officials had negotiated amendments before a Cabinet meeting.
Audrey Young: When the personal becomes political - are MPs' private lives fair game?
Media outlets named Chris Hipkins but avoided repeating his ex-wife's claims.
Latest poll sees National far higher than in early March, but not all good news for Luxon
National suffered a disastrous Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll weeks ago.
Samoa's PM says he asked All Blacks legend to calm Christopher Luxon's nerves over matai ceremony
The ceremony to bestow Luxon with a chiefly title has dogged the PM's Samoa visit.
Luxon refuses to address report claiming he tried to call off Samoa chiefly title ceremony
The Prime Minister is touring Samoa and Tonga this week.
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Sharp swings in fuel prices and share prices falling
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Sharp swings in fuel prices, share prices falling and a smoother process for venues to serve alcohol.
Samoa’s PM tells Luxon to ignore negativity on social media over matai title
The two PMs attended a state dinner in Apia.
Inflation could hit 3.7% under Treasury’s ‘worst-case’ inflation scenario
Nicola Willis warns our fuel supply chain could be disrupted.
'Superhighway for drugs': NZ, Samoa bolster crackdown amid 'Pacific tsunami' of crime
Crime was a key agenda topic for the PMs' Cabinet meeting.
NZ Herald Midday News Update | Wattie's restructure and Fonterra CEO Mile Hurrell resigns
NZ Herald Midday News Update | Wattie's restructure result of global pressures and Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell resigns.
Audrey Young: Who could replace Luxon as PM and National Party leader?
OPINION: There are two clear frontrunners but neither is the complete package.
Why Luxon has explaining to do as he visits Samoa, Tonga for first official engagements
The PM and a delegation of high-profile New Zealanders will visit Samoa and Tonga.
Luxon's office rejects claims he sought matai title ahead of Samoa trip
Christopher Luxon and a delegation of high-profile Kiwis are visiting Samoa this week.
Bruce Cotterill: TVNZ has lost its way and the public deserves better
OPINION: If TVNZ cannot be truly independent, it is time to sell it.
Audrey Young: Govt need to start being realistic about possibility of fuel shortages
OPINION: Govt's line on 'healthy' fuel supply risk leaving public unready for shortages.
Editorial: Christopher Luxon weathered the weekend storm
OPINION: Is the Prime Minister sailing into more leadership questions?
Letters: Our economy is still suffering from the lockdown damage, Nathan Healey part of NZ's golden athletics era
OPINION: Hopefully there are some valuable lessons from the Covid report, a reader says.
Luxon’s diary blank for first three weeks of 2026 – but PM says he was working 'intensely'
Other ministers had earlier engagements in their diaries.
Richard Prebble: Middle East crisis exposes Christopher Luxon's weakness on global shocks
OPINION: Cabinet faces a stark choice: back Luxon or risk replacing him mid-term.
When did Christopher Luxon return to work during holiday period ?
The first entry in his diary is January 19. Video / Mark Mitchell
Rydges Wellington, Sofitel Queenstown to be sold to Americans for $250m
NZ Hotel Holdings said last year it wanted to sell seven hotels: First two about to go.
Christopher Luxon confirms call with Sir John Key amid leadership speculation
He said they chatted golf. Video / Mark Mitchell
Key spoke with Luxon over weekend amid leadership speculation
The former Prime Minister has previously said he largely listens during their calls.
Watch: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon responds to Covid inquiry
He said it made sobering reading and included a very big lesson about the impact on the economy. Video / Mark Mitchell