Opinion
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.
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the delay to the departure of fuel shipment
He wanted to reassure New Zealanders. Video / Mark Mitchell
Trump says Iran talks may resume this week; more than 20 ships transit Strait of Hormuz
US Navy permitting 'freedom of navigation' for vessels heading to neutral ports.
Luxon reassures Kiwis not to be concerned by fuel shipment departure delay
Diesel stocks in New Zealand have fallen to 20.8 days in-country.
IMF downgrades global economic outlook – how did NZ fare?
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Pacific island declares state of emergency due to fuel supply risks
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