Analysis
‘Open’ Hormuz could mean very different things in Tehran and Washington
Telegraph: Claims about 'reopening' of the Strait of Hormuz should be met with caution.
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What Iran's fuel shock and weak dollar could mean for big listed Kiwi companies
Stock Takes: Westpac flags higher inflation, rates and a weaker Kiwi dollar as risks.
Building industry will get ‘tanked’: Crisis is looming as construction costs soar, experts say
Oil output damage of 22% could push construction costs up by 25% or more.
Pope Leo: World is being ravaged by tyrants
The Pope warned that billions are spent on war while healing and schools lack funds.
Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire
Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed more than 2000 people and displaced over a million.
Middle East crisis exposes NZ to global fertiliser shock: Where is the plan?
Gulf states now supply 36% of global urea exports, led by Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Body ideals and banned drugs: Sport NZ warns of new risks for young athletes
Sport New Zealand warns youth doping is rising, partly fuelled by social media ideals.
Is the Red Sea the world's next major trade chokepoint?
The Front Page: Iran's threat to choke key shipping lanes could cripple Saudi oil exports.
'We are ON': LIV Golf brushes off rumours of Saudi pull-out
LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil told players the season will run 'at full throttle'.
Audrey Young: Best and worst celeb politicians as Taine Randell throws hat in ring
OPINION: Former sports, media and business stars have a mixed record in Parliament.
To hike early or not to hike? The OCR debate
Economists are at odds as to how soon the Reserve Bank should lift the OCR.
Iran warns it'll block Red Sea if blockade continues; US sending thousands more troops
US and Iran agree to return to negotiating table for second round of talks, reports say.
Fuel cost shock: Fletcher warns plastics and insulation most exposed
The group consumes nearly 36 million litres of fuel annually Diesel makes up 94% of that.
US sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran
About 10,000 extra troops will join roughly 50,000 already targeting Iran.
Iranian sea trade blocked as six ships forced to turn back, US military says
China’s Guo Jiakun calls the US move ‘dangerous’ and a threat to the ceasefire.
'Seismic' announcement: Is LIV Golf on the brink of being shut down?
Rebel tour executives were summoned for talks, with players in the dark over LIV's future.
Strait of Hormuz blockade: The realities the US ignores at its peril
ANALYSIS: Donald Trump has ordered a blockade of the pivotal Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says Iran talks may resume this week; more than 20 ships transit Strait of Hormuz
US Navy permitting 'freedom of navigation' for vessels heading to neutral ports.
Luxon reassures Kiwis not to be concerned by fuel shipment departure delay
Diesel stocks in New Zealand have fallen to 20.8 days in-country.
IMF downgrades global economic outlook – how did NZ fare?
The worst-case scenario would push the world close to a global recession.
UN chief says ‘no military solution’ for Mideast crisis
Ceasefire between US and Iran 'must be preserved'.
Inside Economics: The most important takeaway from ANZ's grim interest rate outlook
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Greg Smith: What investors should watch next
OPINION: Energy shock risks and why upbeat KiwiSaver balances may be masking trouble.
Why Trump's Iran blockade could backfire at sea
US ships may seize Chinese or Russian vessels that keep trading with Iran.
'Tone deaf': Kiwibank economists hit back over rival bank's OCR hike forecast
Kiwibank economists say hiking the OCR too soon could risk another recession.
Iran blockade: Qantas outlines fare hikes, route changes, cuts after fuel price shock
The news about Hormuz is not good for airlines, but demand for some routes is strong.
Pacific island declares state of emergency due to fuel supply risks
At least two tankers have turned around after approaching the Strait of Hormuz.
'Clearly insane': Donald Trump's erratic behaviour revives mental health debate
New York Times: Trump's stability is a growing concern across the political spectrum.
Gregor Paul: All Blacks chase $500m kit deal as war and oil crisis hit sponsors
ANALYSIS: NZ Rugby wants its $70m-a-year kit deal lifted to as much as $100m a year.
Services sector slumps again as PSI points to deeper contraction
The services index dropped to 46.0 in March, its third straight month of decline.