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ANZ warns a sustained 10% oil jump could quickly push inflation higher.

New Zealand now has 25 days of diesel on hand and 29 days in transit.

Meat Industry Association chairman Nathan Guy gives update on how the Middle East-US crisis impacts New Zealand's meat exports. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Trade Minister Todd McClay discusses the latest developments in the Middle East conflict and its effects on the New Zealand economy. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Morning Headlines | NZ exporters face Middle East fallout, police minister confident on 500 recruits and tourism remains major economic driver | Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Three ships have been attacked as Iran warns the strait is unsafe.

Police will soon get powers to order people to move on for rough sleeping outside shops.

Trump doubled down on his tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled it illegal.

Tiff Macklem warns Canada's 2.25% rate is shadowed by US trade turmoil.

OPINION: As Canada moves, is New Zealand hiding from a harsher world order?

Morning Headlines | Severe weather warnings for the North Island and Scott Robertson's All Blacks departure | Friday, January 16, 2026

New York Times Opinion: As America’s global reign fades, a new world is taking shape.

Afternoon Headlines | Labour silent on India trade deal and fireworks ban at Coromandel Peninsula | Tuesday, December 23, 2025

The EU-Mercosur pact would form the world's largest free-trade area.

OPINION: It ain't over yet ... Liam Dann tempts fate with his year in review.

Her $9.5b annual debt interest bill mirrors new defence spending commitments.

Economists at BMI expect a further 25bps cut in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) in 2026.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is dismissing any suggestion his depature from Parliament suggests negotiations with India aren't going well. Video / Mark Mitchell

The Reserve Bank warns tariffs and dry weather could still threaten farm returns.

The PM wants to sign a new ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’ with ASEAN.

Nestle’s shutdown ends 50 years of production at the Limerick baby formula plant.

Minister Simon Watts is expected to decide on their inclusion in the target by November.

OPINION: Nvidia, weight loss drugs and green energy: How thematic investing works.

A loss for Trump could force refunds of up to US$1 trillion in tariffs.

Language learning at a crisis point.

Delegat Group rallied 39c to $4.05 despite a 14% profit decline.

Port of Tauranga's profit rose 23% to $126m due to increased port volume.

OPINION: SIS report urges careful consideration of covert activities in NZ.

Nearly every diamond sold in the world is first cut and polished in Surat.