
NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday May 12, 2026
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The Public Service Commission said there was no reason to change work settings.
The regulator found the deal is unlikely to meaningfully reduce competition.
There will be no cuts to public-facing staff or baggage handlers, E tū union says.
Derek Foley says the Interislander surcharge could cost farmers an extra $500 per sailing.
Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker unpack how the Iran war is lifting living costs.
One of the Govt's triggers was a three days' worth drop in a fuel type.
The NZ First minister told Auckland business leaders to expect more coalition arguments.
The man tinkered with a parked car before a nearby pedestrian seemingly sent him running.
Bernard Hickey warns long-term turmoil could push everyday retail prices higher.
The Iran war has wiped more than $400m off the airline's value, a Craigs analyst says.
'I absolutely think it's going to keep going up': Truck fuel surcharge doubles to 54.4%.
Former Maersk senior manager Lars Jensen reveals what the project could achieve. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
In two years, 62,000 tonnes of Auckland food waste became energy and fertiliser.
Cut-price in a sometimes cut-throat industry: how can they survive?
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Increase in diesel and jet fuel stocks, Kiwi business leaders accompany the PM to Singapore, national screening programme for prostate cancer.
MBIE said the supply chain is operating smoothly despite disruptions from the war.
Many businesses have just weeks of buffer, but are choosing pragmatism over panic.
Retailers say they expect to pass on rising fuel costs to customers.
The spike in fuel prices was too heavy a blow for the struggling carrier.
Bunnings delivery fees are up by $1-$2 for small parcels and 10% for big loads.
One Northland clinic saw missed appointments jump 743% from 2024.
Mobil says its unattended sites reflect evolving energy needs.
Two people were seen removing fuel from a parked digger and filling up petrol cans.
Trading conditions since the fuel price rises prompted today's sudden announcement.
Gaspy director Mike Newton with the latest petrol prices. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Stock Takes: KiwiSaver assets fell $5b in the March quarter to $136.4b, Morningstar says.
OPINION: Tensions between NZ First and National risk a snap election.
There are signs that the initial confidence shock has dissipated, an ANZ economist says.
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Labour Party’s lack of policy, Christchurch man faces 43 charges for fuel theft, changes set to make OCR decisions more transparent.