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Inside Economics: How Fitch warning, war jitters and weak GDP collide for NZ
New RBNZ Governor Anna Breman has pushed back on market bets of rapid rate hikes.
Editorial: Luxon and Willis and in a lose-lose situation. We should keep calm and carry on
OPINION: The temporary fuel relief measures will likely be attacked by both sides.
'The rainy day is here': Why pressure is on Govt to go further on fuel pain
From April 7, about 143,000 working families will receive an extra $50 a week.
Reserve Bank unlikely to lift OCR directly in response to oil price spike
The central bank will act if inflation shows signs of becoming embedded.
‘We’re not the Govt’: Hipkins not offering ideas to help Kiwis amid fuel price rises
The Labour leader's reticence contrasts heavily with the Green Party's policy offerings.
Energy crisis: How to max your fuel efficiency when driving
Experts say smarter driving habits can cut your fuel use by up to 20%.
$50m plan to double the number of public EV chargers
The $52.7m loans will help fund 2574 new public charge points nationwide.
Govt plans for future fuel-shortage scenarios as prices keep climbing, relief announcement soon
PM says security of fuel supply is paramount with biggest impact on jobs and incomes.
Middle East war has no clear end in sight after three weeks
Washington is weighing a risky US Marines operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Former National MP to run as NZ First candidate as Peters delivers State of the Nation speech
Winston Peters confirmed the party would campaign on splitting up the energy gentailers.
From Xero to zero emissions: New Zealander of the year Sir Rod Drury's power play for Aotearoa's future
Drury is backing massive solar, data centre and fusion power projects.
Analysis: Willis hints at who'll get targeted fuel support – and who'll miss out
ANALYSIS: Nicola Willis has made her focus for support clear.
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.
European leaders rebuff Donald Trump's call to open the Strait of Hormuz
European leaders are reluctant to join a war Trump started without consulting them.
Richard Prebble: Is New Zealand betting too much on 'paper' oil reserves?
OPINION: Politicians need to front up on the tough fuel questions.
Petrol jumps 10c in days as pumps run dry, Kiwis hunt for cheapest fuel
New Zealand holds 32.8 days of petrol, with 25.2 more days en route.
Datagrid's $5.1b 'AI factory' faces three major hurdles
Why Chorus walked away from its Datagrid partnership.
Inside Economics: After the oil shock – what economists now expect on inflation, GDP and interest rates
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
'We need to be really measured and calm': Fuel chief moves to ease shortage fears
Channel Infrastructure has 300 million litres of fuel stored at Marsden Point.
'When will this stop?': Drivers planning cutbacks as fuel continues to soar
Petrol has risen by up to 50c a litre, adding about $23 to fill an average car.
Letters: This year's Six Nations is showing us how rugby should be played
OPINION: Several readers supported Bruce Cotterill's opinion that there is a TVNZ bias.
Iranian Revolutionary Guards vow to 'pursue and kill' Israeli PM
'If this child-killing criminal is alive, we will continue to pursue and kill him.'
No need to panic-buy: Minister moves to calm fuel-shortage fears
Nicola Willis says New Zealand still has about 50 days of fuel supply.
Gull petrol stations run dry again as fuel prices surge past $3 a litre
Some Gull sites in West Auckland have put up 'no fuel' signs after queues.
'People change it to be annoying': Gaspy users accuse 'spies' of fake fuel prices
The Commerce Commission has urged drivers to use Gaspy to find the cheapest fuel.
Fuel emergency level system: What happens at each stage, where are we now, are car bans included?
There are four levels, similarly to the Covid alert system.
Editorial: Economic pain from Iran war will depend on how long it lasts
OPINION: Donald Trump is promising a quick war but that is far from certain.
Iran says war could destroy global economy, Trump vows to 'finish' job
Iran has hit two cargo ships and warned vessels from US allies to stay away.
Fuel security update: How many days of petrol and diesel NZ has
Petrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks all sit above legal minimum levels.