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Thousands killed in Middle East conflict as regional toll keeps climbing
Iran cites more than 1200 dead and over 10,000 civilians injured in strikes.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu warns 'we are not done yet' in Iran
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard vowed to block all oil exports if attacks go on.
Air NZ suspends earnings guidance due to 'unprecedented volatility' in jet fuel price
Jet fuel prices had surged to US$150-US$200 in recent days.
Trump call on Middle East war sends US stocks suddenly higher, NZ sharemarket bounces back
The Dow swung 1125 points intraday before closing 0.5% higher.
Crowds rally to pledge allegiance to Iran's new leader as US, Israel war rages
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was appointed amid a fierce regional war.
No-fly zone: Kurds say support from US jets needed to take on Iran regime
Iranian Kurdish militias say they will invade only with US air cover.
Australia grants asylum to Iran women footballers
Five Iran players fled their Gold Coast hotel to seek asylum overnight.
G7 ‘not there yet’ on release of oil reserves: French minister
Around 20% of global crude and LNG usually passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ed Harvey: Middle East crisis shows why energy independence is a matter of national security
Global LNG prices spiked 50% in days, undermining the Taranaki LNG plan.
Iran war sends oil price soaring as Khamenei son takes charge
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has choked off nearly one fifth of crude.
Letters: Diplomacy offers better shield against Iran–US nuclear brinkmanship
Readers debate Iran's nuclear ambitions, US policy and the legacy of the JCPOA.
Middle East conflict wrap: 9 March 2026
The Middle East conflict has intensified again with global economic consequences. Video / Mark Mitchell, , AFP, Getty Images
Petrol prices, inflation, market meltdown: What the Iran war means to you
A round-up of Herald coverage explaining the conflict's effects on New Zealand.
Fresh attacks in Iran following naming of new Supreme Leader
'We’ve worked together. We’ve destroyed a country that wanted to destroy Israel.'
Govt orders watchdog to keep tabs on fuel prices as conflict pushes up oil
Nicola Willis says NZ has 28 days' worth of fuel on hand and 29 more days' worth en route.
War in Gulf threatens fertiliser supplies, may push fresh food prices higher
Up to 45% of global urea supply is at risk from Strait of Hormuz turmoil.
Government open to scrapping 12 cent fuel tax hike next year if conditions worsen
The Government has not yet decided whether to go through with the plan.
Middle East war fuels spike at the bowser as Aussies urged to not panic buy
David Littleproud warns rationed diesel could leave farmers with empty tanks.
Oil soars 30% as US-Israel war with Iran batters Asian markets
The war has halted Strait of Hormuz shipping, blocking a fifth of global crude.
Airlines face jet fuel price crisis as Air NZ's share price plummets
Even peace in the Middle East might not bring jet fuel relief for a while.
'The worst of all worlds': Oil price spike spells disaster for petrol prices, inflation and your wallet
Rising petrol prices started to flow through to the pump at the weekend.
Rocket Lab satellites draw questions amid US-Iran conflict
Rocket Lab says it does not control how satellites launched from Māhia are used.
Pain at the pump as NZ petrol prices jump 14c a litre, 91 grade to tip over $3
Pressure on oil prices to continue for months, says fuel expert.
Son of slain Iranian Supreme Leader appointed as new head of Islamic Republic
His hidden fortune is estimated at more than $130m.
At home, Trump’s $170b war backfires
Polling shows voters blame rising fuel prices for cost-of-living pain.
Expats fleeing Dubai abandon pets in scramble to leave
Rescue groups report shelters overwhelmed and animals tied to streetside posts.
The big business cost bucking the trend and tracking south
Marsh insurance brokers explain what a soft reinsurance market means for Kiwis.
Members of Iran’s Assembly of Experts hint at consensus on next supreme leader
The former PM called the Government's initial response to the Iran strikes a 'disgrace'.
'No-brainer': Helen Clark says response to Iran war should have matched her stance on Iraq
The former PM criticised Christopher Luxon's handling of the Govt's response to the war.
Helen Clark says Govt’s response to Iran strikes should be same as Iraq
The former PM spoke to Newstalk ZB host Tim Beveridge on the Weekend Collective. Video / NZ Herald