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Reacting too fast can backfire for airlines, but doing nothing may not be a viable option.

News of the two-week ceasefire has triggered global relief, alongside apprehension.

Iran had earlier rejected a US ceasefire plan and instead offered a 10-point deal.

The S&P/NZX 50 closed up 1.41%, rising 2.7% across two trading days.

Trump said it was a 'big day for World Peace!'

The bank discussed the possibility of earlier interest rate hikes to head off inflation.

Domestic flights have already been cut as fuel costs bite.

Fuel prices have risen with the war, but there is talk a key shipping route will reopen.

Experts say the 25th Amendment targets incapacity, not presidential misconduct.

Alerts for unusual fuel withdrawals between 10pm and 4am are up 11%.

Plumbers have tried to buy pipes in bulk to stockpile and delay having to pay more.

Air New Zealand now spends about $8.5m a day on jet fuel.

Police, IRD and ACC are spending on AI, but the results vary. Dated Brent crude oil for immediate delivery hits all-time high. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

New York Times: US intelligence later branded his regime-change scenarios as ‘farcical’.

Peters met with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this morning [NZT].

International affairs expert Jeffrey Pryce joins the show live from Washington DC. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Critics say Donald Trump's Iran threats show he is unfit to stay in office.

Iran has made a toll on the Strait a precondition for peace, and some are clearly already paying up. 2degrees wrap with Garth Bray. Video / Herald NOW Business

Iran relies on roughly 90 power plants, many near major northern cities.

Options on the table as the Trump/Iran midday (NZT) deadline looms - Matthew Goodson from Salt Funds Management. Video / Herald NOW Business

Most Iranians face a 39-day blackout, cut off from global internet access.

Auckland had 396,000 public transport boardings on March 17, the busiest day since 2019.

The Middle East conflict has pushed global dairy and aluminium prices higher.

Civic leaders in Nelson and Tauranga have confirmed their cities are affected.

NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan on what Peters will say to the US this week, and if the coalition is concerned about the polls. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Your Monday market outlook with Aaron Ibbotson. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'The entire country could be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow.'

Luxon's deputy, Nicola Willis, says New Zealand is facing a 'tough time'.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis updates us on the fuel stock situation, which is stable, but a poll claims NZ is heading in the "wrong direction". Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY