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Oil passes $100 a barrel again: Why it’s more serious this time
Brent crude surpassed $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensified.
'We stay risk‑on': BlackRock doubles down despite Middle East flare‑up
Peter Nathan joins Comvita’s board after 14 years helping build a2 Milk’s success.
Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties
US President Donald Trump said a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom.
Fuel shock exposes New Zealand’s economic weak spot
Auckland Airport must now hold 24 days of jet fuel in reserve.
New Zealanders urged by Govt to leave Iran as tensions with US escalate
Flights from Tehran remain limited and Iran’s airspace may close without warning.
Houthis claim responsibility for Red Sea tanker strikes as US attacks Iran
The rebel group had issued a warning to international shipping leading up to the attacks.
Trump threatens Iran bridges, power as payback for Hormuz attacks
A US missile struck Iran’s Larak island after renewed fighting in the strait.
Travel alert 'strongly' advises New Zealanders to avoid Middle East
US and Iranian strikes have been reported across multiple cities in the region.
Billions spent and no end in sight: US war funds set to dry up within weeks
Washington Post: The Pentagon is facing an urgent budget shortfall, sources say.
Trump ‘not finished’ with Iran as Tehran steps up strikes
Houthi rebels threatened to blockade Saudi ports, risking global oil disruption.
Nearly 100 US troops injured in last two weeks of Iran war, Pentagon says
Washington Post: The disclosure comes after 3 US troops were killed in a strike on Jordan.
Iran won’t be moved by US strikes as war enters limbo phase, say analysts
American spy agency analysts say Iran's regime will weather all blows in a bid to survive.
US identifies fallen soldiers as Trump says Iran will pay for their deaths
The US military released details of two US Army personnel killed in action in Jordan.
Iranians face 15 years in prison for posting videos of US missile strikes
Under new legislation, citizens could be charged with co-operating with 'hostile states'.
'Thank God for Whanganui': Air Chathams reinstates some flights into city
Whanganui–Auckland air link returns but rising fuel keeps pressure on.
Why global tensions risk pushing farm costs higher this spring
Fertiliser prices for dairy farmers are expected to increase by about 43%.
After three new US fatalities, strikes on Iran continue for ninth consecutive night
The fresh rounds of violence came after the US announced three new US military fatalities.
US teeters on return to all-out war with Iran after more troops killed
Washington Post: Planning is underway for a "wider war", said one US official.
Iraq death raises US toll to 17 amid fears missing soldier in Jordan is dead
A US service member died during the detonation of a downed Iranian drone in Northern Iraq.
US launches revenge attacks to ‘punish’ Iran over military deaths in Jordan
Iran responded with attacks on US bases in Kuwait and further attacks in Jordan.
Two US soldiers killed and one missing after Iranian missile attack in Jordan
Several others have been injured in the attack on a military base.
Iran accuses US of hitting civilian targets as full-scale war ramps up
The US has not commented on Iranian reports of strikes on bridges, rail and an airport.
Trump's base losing patience amid war, escalating costs – poll
Washington Post: The US president's overall approval rating stands at 37%.
US and Iran exchange blows in return to full-blown war
The always-shaky peace agreement is now gone as the two sides launch attacks.
US reports ‘wave of strikes’ on Iran as war returns
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.
Trump backtracks on his threat of 20% Hormuz toll in favour of trade deals
The President said Middle East leaders had contacted him to rethink his toll idea.
Trump notifies Congress of resumption of war
It gives the Pentagon another 60 days to operate in the region without Congress' approval.
Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade, says US will charge toll for safe passage
The US President's comments came after new strikes and heightened tensions in the region.