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Middle East crisis exposes NZ to global fertiliser shock: Where is the plan?
Gulf states now supply 36% of global urea exports, led by Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
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War-driven surge: Weaker dollar and conflict push commodity index to record
The Middle East conflict has pushed global dairy and aluminium prices higher.
Inside the grid: Robot upgrade transforms Ikea fulfilment
This is the first time Ikea has installed this technology in Australasia.
Middle East war forcing a rethink on aviation fuel resilience
The world's airlines make moves around war; what might replace today's jet fuel carriers?
Trucking 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.
Business owners warn of potential price hikes for customers as fuel costs bite
The Middle East conflict continues to impact fuel pricing and supply.
Maritime NZ detains Bluebridge's Connemara ferry in Wellington after inspection
Repairs must be approved by Bahamas and inspectors before sailings resume.
Luxon says if business case for LNG import terminal doesn't stack up 'we won't be doing it'
There's no sign of a ceasefire in the Iran war as concerns grow over fuel stocks.
Poll shows energy prices, global instability now top Kiwi worries
Kantar polling reveals 'extreme concern' about events abroad and their effects on NZ.
Govt seeks public feedback on fuel-related 'red tape' as conflict pushes prices past $3
New Zealand is in Phase 1, with enough fuel and no call to stockpile.
Port of Auckland unveils mega cruise ship terminal and 24/7 freight push
Port of Auckland expects up to 100,000 extra cruise visitors each year.
Diesel price surge forces freight firms to add fuel surcharges nationwide
Higher diesel now adds almost $14m a day to national fuel costs, James Smith says.
Plastics sector warns of 75% material price surge as Iran conflict bites supply
About 22% of New Zealand's polymers come directly from the Middle East.
Greens warn of 'perfect storm' as Cook Strait ferry failures hit travellers, freight
Replacement ferries are not expected to arrive on the Cook Strait until 2029.
KiwiRail hopes to have stricken Kaiārahi ferry sailing by next week after technical fault
About 1300 vehicles face disruption, with refunds and rebookings being offered.
Tech thieves: How US$31m in AI hardware vanished before anyone noticed
Experts say real losses may be 10 to 15 times higher than official estimates.
Truck Fire Closes State Highway 1 North of Silverdale, Auckland
Firefighters have contained a truck fire on State Highway 1 carrying dog food supplies that caught fire north of Silverdale shortly after 1:30am. Video / NZ Herald
Closures on this state highway cost an estimated $8m in lost GDP every day
The road between Gisborne and Ōpōtiki allows freight access to the primary sector economy.
Oil soars 30% as US-Israel war with Iran batters Asian markets
The war has halted Strait of Hormuz shipping, blocking a fifth of global crude.
New Zealand prices of ‘anything attached to fuel’ will rise, logistics boss warns
New Zealand now has 25 days of diesel on hand and 29 days in transit.
Stock Takes: Reporting season reveals economic recovery winners and laggards
Tourism is the standout bright spot, while new-build construction still lags.
What NZ global supply chains are being disrupted by US-Iran conflict?
Explainer: Up to 80 oil and gas tankers a day normally pass through the Hormuz Strait.
Disciplined performance: Kiwirail profit surges on higher freight, lower costs
Revenue grew 4% to $537m while operating costs dropped 6% to $464.4m.
Weak market conditions dampen Move Logistics result
Move Logistics cut its net loss to $900,000, an $8m improvement on last year.
New border tax on offshore goods unfair, Freightways says
Freightways chief executive Mark Troughear says the new border tax is unfairly applied.
Freightways half-year profit jumps 17% as economy recovers
An interim dividend of 21c per share was declared, up 10.5% on last year.
Richard Prebble: Port saga exposes flaws in Luxon's fast-track planning reforms
OPINION: Ships turned away from Tauranga are costing exporters tens of millions a year.
Cigarette smuggler used Bond-like ‘revolving number plates’
Silivaniuk tried to bring in over six million cigarettes worth about $6.3m.
Deadly rail line: 13 killed, 98 hurt as Mexico train derails in Oaxaca
The Oaxaca rail line was opened in 2023 as a flagship project.
Airport biosecurity company fined $150,000 over pest escape risk
Company stung with fine over mosquito-type pest risk, says it's already made improvements.