New Zealand
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.
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Letters: Drivers deserve choice when it comes to fuel
OPINION: Readers have their say on fuel standards, the Greens and te reo Māori.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Who'd have thought free money would make us so grumpy?
OPINION: Willis' fuel crisis payments show how Kiwis are running low on goodwill.
US soldiers wounded in Iranian attack on Saudi air base
The strike also damaged several US refuelling aircraft at the base.
Fran O’Sullivan: Why global trade shake-up may be WTO’s only lifeline
OPINION: Todd McClay is in Cameroon as one of three WTO vice-chairs for MC14.
US-Israeli strikes hit Iran nuclear sites as Rubio predicts victory in weeks
The attacks damaged the Khondab and Ardakan nuclear facilities in Iran.
FBI director's personal email hacked by Iran-linked group
The stolen emails span personal, business and travel messages from 2010-2019.
'Busted two records': Truckies warn diesel prices will hit goods and groceries soon
An advocate for truckies says the cost of diesel has never been higher than petrol before.
Christopher Luxon grapples with ghost of Covid response as new disaster looms
The Government is keen to make sure its reaction to a crisis differs from Labour's.
Market close: Sharemarket heads for worst month in years as conflict jitters bite
Profit gains by Hallenstein Glasson and The Warehouse defied the weak market and mood.
'We’re really worried about what they call blank sailings': Warehouse boss eyes Iran conflict threat to stock, costs
Mark Stirton is already scenario planning for shipping delays and surcharges.
'Seems a bit crazy': Fuel-reliant farms running dry
Fern Energy said it was doing its best to prioritise fuel deliveries based on need.
US could send 10,000 more troops to Middle East
The ground force would be sent in addition to the 5000 US marines and 2000 paratroopers.
Govt reveals NZ's four new fuel phases – what they include and the criteria to move up levels
According to the previous MBIE update, NZ has 48.7 days left of petrol stock.
Consumer confidence deteriorates as Middle East conflict rages on
ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence index drops to 17-month low.
Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz has just weakened
The strait carries about one fifth of the world’s traded oil supplies.
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, March 27, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Weather conditions have eased in Northland, Trump insists Iran is engaged in negotiations.
Stock Takes: How professional investors are handling sharemarket volatility and the Middle East meltdown
The NZX50 has fallen about 5% since the conflict began on February 28.
Trump pushes back Iran strikes deadline
The US President has delayed his Iran strike deadline to April 6 after Tehran's request.
Matthew Hooton: Diesel running out really would be a Mad Max world
OPINION: Nicola Willis needs to ration diesel immediately to delay social collapse.
'Be independent, principled': Meet the MP who wants to be our next Foreign Minister
She has a master’s degree from Oxford in international human rights law.
Israel strikes Iran as Trump says Tehran wants deal to end war
Tehran has shut the Strait of Hormuz to 'enemies', jolting global oil trade.
Russia arming Iran with kamikaze drones in first lethal transfer of war
The transfer follows Russia sharing satellite and intelligence data with Iran.
The six incoming oil tankers and what they mean for New Zealand’s fuel supply
The vessels have left Singapore and South Korea and are now in transit.
ANZ says Middle East conflict will mean house prices fall
ANZ now expects house prices to end 2026 about 2% lower than this year.
Trump says Iran 'afraid' to admit it wants a deal
US President claims Iranian negotiators are hiding talks for fear of being killed.
Audrey Young: Govt's oil-crisis response slick so far – but the real test is coming
OPINION: The PM's one misstep is his repeated claim that fuel stocks are 'healthy'.
'No negotiations' Iran says as Trump threatens to 'unleash hell'
US President's press secretary says 'Iran should not miscalculate again'.
'No negotiations': Iran minister defiant as US touts peace plan
Iran state television cited an official saying the war would only end on Tehran’s terms.