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Coalition crisis talks after Peters releases emails on PM's Iran war stance
Newly-released emails show Winston Peters shot down Luxon's support for the US war.
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Sione Fanga Taufa: Why the global oil shock is hitting NZ’s small Pacific neighbours hard
OPINION: Pacific nations that depend on diesel face risks amid the Middle East crisis.
The good, bad and 'nonsensical': Transport industry reacts to Govt's heavy-vehicle plan
Truckers urge the Government to fast-track a plan to let heavier loads hit the road.
Government announces deal with fuel company to secure more diesel
Despite a dip in fuel levels, the Government maintains the fluctuations are normal.
Fuel crisis: Govt announces plan to ease vehicle rules after public feedback
Phase 2 measures of National Fuel Response Plan to be ready by end of month if required.
Top Israeli Opposition leaders join forces to oust Netanyahu in October
A pact between Naftali Bennett & Yair Lapid ups the chances of Netanyahu being voted out.
Opinion: 1970s stagflation fears are rising again, but are they overblown?
OPINION: The Reserve Bank warns inflation could reach 4.2% in the June quarter.
Trump abruptly cancels US envoys’ trip to Pakistan for Iran peace talks
The US President said if Iran wants to talk, all they have to do is call.
US targets China’s shadow trade with Iran in sweeping sanctions
The Treasury Department has targeted shipping firms in a trade crackdown.
Benjamin Netanyahu hid cancer diagnosis because of Iran war
The Israeli PM delayed revealing his condition to avoid it being used against Israel.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner head to talks with Iran on ending war
The talks come more than two weeks after Vice President JD Vance held a first round.
PM claims Iran conflict delayed Govt's early surplus
Treasury's assessment released in December forecast a surplus being achieved in 2029/30.
Insiders reveal truth about Iran's supreme leader – and who's really in charge
NYT: Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is gravely wounded but still mentally sharp, sources say.
Trump issues ‘shoot and kill’ order in Strait of Hormuz
The US President vowed US ships would attack any vessel caught laying mines.
Are equity markets being far too sanguine? Phil Borkin - JBWere | Herald NOW Business
Despite oil prices sitting above pre-conflict levels and the Strait of Hormuz still shut, global equity markets have rebounded strongly. What gives? Video / Herald NOW Business
Top US Navy official to leave office 'immediately'; Oil prices climb amid ceasefire uncertainty
Iran has released footage of two vessels being intercepted in the Strait of Hormuz today.
NZ 'on notice' as financial outlook downgraded, expert warns Govt's Budget won't 'look great'
Nicola Willis may have to push out a return to surplus by yet another year - economist.
Trump eyes Iran deal with many of the trade-offs he blasted Obama for accepting
Trump is weighing unfreezing US$20b in Iranian assets to secure uranium stocks.
Tucker Carlson ‘tormented’ by his past support for Trump
New York Times: Carlson now denounces Trump's Iran stance, calling his behaviour 'evil'.
Iran war means more orders for US defence giants
More governments are ordering military equipment amid rising geopolitical strife.
Higher than expected inflation raises odds of May OCR hike
The biggest driver of quarterly inflation was fuel prices.
Middle East conflict live updates: Russia calls for US-Iran to continue ceasefire
The Kremlin wants a long-term diplomatic solution to be found in the ongoing crisis.
Fuel costs bite as Barrier Air fights to keep Northland routes flying
Barrier Air says its monthly fuel bill has jumped from $250k to nearly $500k.
Iran warns of retaliation as US ship seizure derails Pakistan talks push
WTI oil jumped 7.5% and Brent crude climbed 6.5% amid rising tensions.
Country’s petrol, diesel stocks dip but overall fuel stocks remain stable
Conflict in Iran is having an intense pressure of fuel prices.
Iran: US has violated ceasefire and we will respond
Donald Trump said American forces had 'blown a hole' in an Iranian vessel.
Why Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ remains a potent threat in the Strait of Hormuz
NY Times: Hundreds – maybe thousands – of fast attack boats are hidden along Iran's coast.
Govt deal boosts diesel backup as Marsden Point adds nine days' storage
The new storage is expected to earn about $8m extra revenue in 2026.
'Doom spiral': Auckland's poorest now can't afford petrol to pick up food parcels
Vinnies Tāmaki Makaurau saw 87 families unable to pick up food parcels in March.
Two stark paths for markets as oil shock tests investors’ nerve – Mark Lister
OPINION: Oil has spent much of the past week trading above US$100 a barrel.