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'Not ideal': Farmers face uncertain future as fuel prices skyrocket
"One of our forage harvesters would use over 1000 litres a day, probably 1500 litres.”
'Not Nato's war': German chancellor responds to Trump's Strait of Hormuz demand
Merz said the US and Israel 'did not consult us prior to this war'.
Iran's new Supreme Leader escaped death by seconds, leaked audio reveals
Leaked audio from protocol chief Mazaher Hosseini details the missile hits.
Western allies push back on Trump call for Nato help to reopen Hormuz
Sir Keir Starmer says any Hormuz effort will be a non‑Nato alliance of partners.
Trump urges allies to secure Hormuz as Europe shuns Nato role in Gulf war
European allies, including Britain and France, are resisting a Nato role.
Price breakdown shows if it is cheaper to use public transport
Several petrol stations have run dry while 91 octane has pushed past $3 a litre.
Strait of Hormuz attack: 20 Thai crew home, three still missing
Ship's operator said missing crew members are feared trapped in the damaged engine room.
Iran war squeeze: Packaging firms hit with 20-30% jump in plastic material prices
Bonson Packaging has secured materials for about the next five months.
'Don't panic-buy': How to legally store petrol as prices spike and pumps start running dry
WorkSafe warns only approved containers up to 25 litres should be used.
'When will this stop?': Drivers planning cutbacks as fuel continues to soar
Petrol has risen by up to 50c a litre, adding about $23 to fill an average car.
Fuel disruption levels: What could prompt move to Level 2, when may that happen
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has discussed what could happen in the coming weeks.
The Country: Fonterra chairman McBride on CEO Hurrell's exit
Peter McBride, David Seymour, John Fagan, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan.
The Strait of Hormuz explained: can the US take control? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
What does it take to control the narrow shipping channel on Iran's coast? Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Israel denies ‘running out’ of missile interceptors
Analysts say Israel may have used two years of global interceptor output.
Stormy markets: How to position your portfolio as oil spikes higher - Opinion
US crude has spiked to US$100 a barrel, its highest level since 2022.
Iranian Revolutionary Guards vow to 'pursue and kill' Israeli PM
'If this child-killing criminal is alive, we will continue to pursue and kill him.'
No need to panic-buy: Minister moves to calm fuel-shortage fears
Nicola Willis says New Zealand still has about 50 days of fuel supply.
Gull petrol stations run dry again as fuel prices surge past $3 a litre
Some Gull sites in West Auckland have put up 'no fuel' signs after queues.
Trump seeks global backing to secure vital Gulf oil route
Oil prices have jumped 40% as Iran chokes the Strait of Hormuz and hits Gulf sites.
F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war
The April Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not be replaced.
'People change it to be annoying': Gaspy users accuse 'spies' of fake fuel prices
The Commerce Commission has urged drivers to use Gaspy to find the cheapest fuel.
Kiwis stockpiling fuel? Auckland stores sell out of containers as petrol prices surge
Some Supercheap Auto staff say the fuel cans are now selling out in a single day.
Trump warned of 'biblical disaster' if he trades in oil to push down price
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says oil-market intervention is on the table.
US steps up Iran bombing as Trump warns tankers will soon get Navy escorts
Brent crude prices have jumped more than 42% and stayed above US$100 a barrel.
No damage to crucial Kharg Island oil infrastructure after US bombardment - Iranian media
Trump had threatened to target the island if Iran continued to block the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump claims 'most powerful bombing raid' hit Iranian oil export hub
Kharg Island handles about 90% of Iran's crude oil exports.
F1 to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races over conflict in Middle East
The gap between grands prix would stretch from March 29 to May 3.
Six killed after US refuelling aircraft crashes in western Iraq
It brings the number of US troops killed in operations against Iran to at least 13.
Netanyahu ‘not certain’ Iranians will bring down regime
Israeli PM warned Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah or Israel would do it itself.