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Critics say the lack of congressional approval makes the war a violation of the law.

He plans 'long' talks with Xi Jinping over Iran, Taiwan and rare earth exports.

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

US inflation is now near a three-year high, driven largely by energy costs.

'The longer they drag their feet, the more American taxpayers will pay for it.'

Crown accounts for the nine months to March are faintly better than forecast.

President's reaction sent oil prices soaring and dashed any hopes of an end to the war.

The Government has set out rules for who can get access to fuel in the event of crisis.

The Government is stressing it is unlikely the country will move to phase four.

The previous update had all three fuel types decreasing by at least three days' worth.

Iran's response, while defiant, focuses on ending the war "on all fronts".

US President Donald Trump had said yesterday that he was expecting Iran’s answer.

US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and Hezbollah attacks on Israel are rattling truces.

Fruit is being shipped for Europe via the Panama Canal despite international tensions.

Airline used safe corridors for flights, made profits despite drop in passenger numbers.

US President says multiple Iranian small boats were 'completely destroyed'.

OPINION: Higher oil prices and Middle East tensions are set to cut real household incomes.

NYT analysis: You've heard about low-cost drones. How about hell-bent AI agents?

Christopher Luxon's flying visit aimed to make New Zealand's supply chain more resilient.

Donald Trump has warned Iran to accept a deal or face further military action, as tensions in the Middle East continue. Ryan Bridge explains. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Morning Headlines | Optimism grows for Middle East peace deal and unemployment dip may be short-lived. | Thursday, May 7, 2026

Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker unpack how the Iran war is lifting living costs.

New data from Stats NZ showed overall employment holding steady.

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

One of the Govt's triggers was a three days' worth drop in a fuel type.

Trump declined to say what Iran would have to do to draw a US military response.

The war of words highlights the poor relations between the White House and the Vatican.

Economists expect unemployment to hold near 5.4% to 5.5% in the first quarter.

Economist Bernard Hickey from The Kākā joins The Front Page to explore supply chain scenarios as oil prices surge and tensions in the Middle East show no sign of easing