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Could NZ be drawn in as Iran, US and Israel edge closer to regional conflict?
Trump has vowed to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants if his demands are defied.
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How much fuel does NZ have left? Government reveals latest figures
The Government is moving to a twice-weekly update on the nation's fuel stocks.
‘Time for caution’: Fonterra warns on war risks as it delivers bumper profit
Fonterra lifted first-half net profit 2.8% to $750m and raised dividends.
Liam Dann: Forecasts of oil shock doom risk becoming self-fulfilling
OPINION: These are worrying times, but we're not set for a Mad Max scenario.
Government announces $50 million loans to install more EV chargers
The 2574 new charge points include 1374 DC fast chargers and 1200 AC chargers.
Fonterra posts $750m profit, lifts milk price and dividends
Shareholders will receive a 16c special dividend on top of 24c interim.
Iran War: Are global markets facing prolonged disruption, similar to Covid? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis joins Herald NOW with what to watch in the markets this week, Monday, March 23. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Govt plans for future fuel-shortage scenarios as prices keep climbing, relief announcement soon
PM says security of fuel supply is paramount with biggest impact on jobs and incomes.
Could Iran really strike Britain?
Experts say Iran may be understating the missile's true maximum range.
Middle East correspondent: Volume of attacks from Iran easing in Dubai | Ryan Bridge TODAY
The Economist correspondent Gregg Carlstrom joins Herald NOW with the latest developments in the Middle East. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Where's the cheapest fuel station today? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Your daily fuel update with Gaspy director Mike Newton. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, March 23, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iranian energy facilities, Nicola Willis says 7 weeks worth of fuel in NZ.
US says it may have to escalate its attacks against Iran
The US President has spent the weekend making contradictory statements.
Green Party suggests axing infrastructure projects for temporary free public transport and relief payments
The Greens asked Christopher Luxon make public transport free.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Middle East conflict puts upward pressure on mortgage rates – for now
ANALYSIS: Will banks follow ANZ's lead and adjust their rates higher?
Middle East war has no clear end in sight after three weeks
Washington is weighing a risky US Marines operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran-Israel conflict casualties: Death tolls rise across Middle East
At least 3220 people have been killed in Iran, including 210 children.
Gaspy moves to tighten fuel-cost reporting amid petrol price panic
The cost of premium petrol has hit $4 a litre for the first time in parts of Auckland.
Letters: Why so many proposals to toll roads north of Auckland?
OPINION: It’s a matter of a fair go for all, regardless of where you live.
Auckland public transport use hits 7-year high as fuel prices surge
Tuesday’s services carried 7000 more trips than the previous record day.
‘It will be a bloody battle’: Kharg Island invasion would be very risky – military experts
The island handles over 90% of Iran's crude oil exports and is heavily fortified.
New Zealand backs allies over Iran attacks' threat to ships in Gulf
NZ is one of 20 nations condemning Iran's Gulf attacks, but Australia is not among them.
Trump plans commando raids to seize Iranian nuclear materials
US officials were reportedly looking at options for securing or extracting the material.
US supercarrier pushed to the brink by fire, sewage problems and 11-month tour
Investigators are probing possible sabotage as morale sinks aboard the USS Gerald R Ford.
Trump says he is considering ‘winding down’ Iran war but rules out ceasefire
New leader Mojtaba Khamenei claims Iran has struck a ‘dizzying blow’ to its enemies.
'High household debt': Credit ratings agency downgrades NZ's outlook to negative
Fitch still rates New Zealand AA+ but is concerned about stubborn debt.
Informed, not overwhelmed: Here's how to cope with the news (and help your children too)
Feeling anxious is a normal human reaction to current news events.
US launches aerial offensive to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Low-flying jets, helicopters used to strike Iranian vessels, drones near shipping lane.
If the economy is growing, why does it still feel so flat?
Modest GDP growth is under further pressure from the Middle East conflict.
Charlie Kirk told me to prevent Iran war before he died, says Trump ally who quit
Joe Kent accused Donald Trump of backing a needless Iran war.