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Anthony Albanese fuel crisis address slammed as 'bunch of nothing'
Critics, including Pauline Hanson, slammed the address as empty.
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Free public transport: Is it the solution amid the fuel crisis?| Ryan Bridge TODAY
Urban Planning senior lecturer, Tim Welch reveals why free public transport is better than $50 pay outs. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Summerset chases lower costs with robot housekeeping | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Single model for Summerset centres, replacing housekeepers with robot lawnmowers and cleaners; Dow rallies on comments from US and Iran presidents. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Will he or won't he? Trump weighs starting a ground war in Iran
New York Times: Trump has the muscle to make good on his threats – but the risks are huge.
Trump feeling the pressure over oil, lashes out at UK and others | Ryan Bridge TODAY
University of Otago's Richard Jackson explains what's next in the Middle East. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Netanyahu vows Israel will 'crush Iran's terror regime'
Iran says it will hit US tech firms it deems to be complicit in strikes against leaders.
Business confidence dives as war shock and fuel costs hit firms' outlook
ANZ's Business Outlook survey captures the reaction to the March oil shock.
White House says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'not one of the US' core objectives'
Trump has recently suggested Iran may be left in control of traffic through the Strait.
Pay before you pump: Police advise petrol stations after concerns of fuel theft
Measures include pre-pay, high staffing visibility, lighting, CCTV and security.
Trump threatens to destroy Iran oil island unless peace deal accepted
Trump says US talks with 'a more reasonable regime' in Tehran underway.
'Pricing's through the roof': Fuel squeeze hits agricultural pilots
Agricultural pilots can use thousands of litres of fuel each week.
Trump building 'massive' military bunker under White House ballroom
The underground military hub will include protection from drones and bullets.
Business owners warn of potential price hikes for customers as fuel costs bite
The Middle East conflict continues to impact fuel pricing and supply.
Winter downturn: Economic recovery now ‘unlikely’ until 2027 - ASB
ASB now sees GDP shrinking 0.3% in the second quarter and barely growing after.
Fuel crisis: Why hasn’t the Govt moved to phase two of its fuel plan?
PM Christopher Luxon says the Govt is preparing for a shift, in the event it's required.
What Govt is doing to avoid 'mad, frenzied rush' on fuel stocks
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the Government would be 'more assertive'.
Nicola Willis outlines Government's action to beef up fuel security
She announced it at Monday's post-Cabinet press conference. Video / Mark Mitchell
Govt won't stand in the way of companies importing fuel with Russian origins
Public relations might to be a bigger impediment than sanctions.
Luxon says fuel crisis not Covid 2.0: 'People are not going to be sitting at home baking sourdough'
The Pentagon is preparing plans for weeks of ground operations in Iran.
Fuel stocks rise to more than 50 days’ cover, including diesel
The Government has updated fuel stock levels.
Liam Dann: Recovery set to stall for third time in three years ... here’s how we should deal with it
Another mid-year economic contraction will be a big psychological blow to the nation.
Petrol FOMO and blue-collar jobs - 2 Degrees wrap with Garth Bray | Herald NOW Business
Middle class families are wondering if sending their kids to uni is still a wise option, weighing the debt against the benefits. Video / Herald NOW Business
Luxon says if business case for LNG import terminal doesn't stack up 'we won't be doing it'
There's no sign of a ceasefire in the Iran war as concerns grow over fuel stocks.
More troops in Middle East doesn’t mean ground invasion | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Former naval intelligence officer John Jordan says extra troops create options, and will be needed for things other than ground invasion. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Trump slump: 5 takeaways from ‘No Kings’ rallies as US midterms heat up
New York Times: An estimated 8 million people attended yesterday's protests across the US.
Iran’s missile infrastructure severely strained after weeks of strikes
Four key Iranian missile fuel and assembly sites have been severely damaged.
51% of Kiwis planning to increase KiwiSaver contributions, survey finds
The default KiwiSaver contribution rate increases this week to 3.5%.
LNG binned? New terminal looks doubtful as ministers consider options
The Government's plan to build the terminal is in doubt in light of the Middle East war.
Diesel dithering: Labour and coalition Govts fail to ensure stockholding
How an unloved plan to store more diesel storage was kicked down the road – until now.
Govt seeks public feedback on fuel-related 'red tape' as conflict pushes prices past $3
New Zealand is in Phase 1, with enough fuel and no call to stockpile.