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Number of days NZ is covered for fuel stock dips below last week's levels
The Government is not suggesting that rationing fuel is needed at this stage.
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Finance Minister delivers Iran economic response update
Nicola Willis discusses "worst case scenario" inflation forecasts from Treasury. Video / Mark Mitchell
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.
Woolworths boss warns supermarket break-up could push grocery prices higher
Woolworths NZ keeps just 2.3c from every $1, with 62c going to suppliers.
Debt or taxable income? Govt watering down look into the billions companies lend shareholders
Nicola Willis details the Government's response to controversial Inland Revenue proposals.
Luxon’s diary blank for first three weeks of 2026 – but PM says he was working 'intensely'
Other ministers had earlier engagements in their diaries.
Richard Prebble: Middle East crisis exposes Christopher Luxon's weakness on global shocks
OPINION: Cabinet faces a stark choice: back Luxon or risk replacing him mid-term.
Stanford admits a 'bad week' for National after poll, Potaka won't rule out leadership run
The Prime Minister says his caucus is 'unified'.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Ryan Bridge regarding petrol price crisis
Nicola Willis said on Monday the Government will not subsidise fuel amid the Middle East conflict. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
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.
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.
Jamie Ensor: The warning signs for National, Labour in latest survey results
ANALYSIS: National is in an unfortunate position at the start of election year.
Willis says Kiwis are 'impatient' for expecting quick cost-of-living turnaround
The Finance Minister admits that she is 'impatient' as well.
Ryan vs Nicola on the economy
Finance Minister Nicola Willis clashes with Ryan Bridge over National's poor showing in latest issues poll. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
KiwiSaver rule change to help farmers, diplomats and soldiers buy a first home
Withdrawals to be allowed for the purchase of farmland.
Tesco walked away from talks to take on supermarket duopoly, documents show
Aldi and Lidl also declined to engage, leaving the supermarket duopoly intact.
Bankers 'blindsided' by RBNZ's ATM proposal – what the Governor told them over lunch
Nicola Willis is not picking sides in the battle.
Hipkins fires up at Govt policies, Willis asks where Labour's are?
Hipkins continued to impress upon voters the need to make realistic promises.
IRD quietly consults on bank tax tweaks – is a bigger tax grab in the works?
The Herald obtains a copy of consultation Inland Revenue is doing with industry.
Nicola Willis responds to OCR announcement
Finance Minister Nicola Willis responds to OCR announcement. Video / NZ Herald
Peters didn't get advice on Breman signing letter before complaining she didn't get advice
Peters told the Herald he didn’t need advice “because I know what the situation is”.
Higher tax take, lower spending improve Crown accounts
The Government's books were in a slightly better shape than expected.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks covid inquiry on Ryan Bridge Today | Herald NOW
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks covid inquiry on Ryan Bridge Today | Herald NOW.
Nicola Willis keeps secret documents on if banks paying fair share of tax ahead of Budget
The Finance Minister wouldn't rule out a new tax.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis grilled over new RBNZ inquiry
It will look into COVID-era money printing. Video / Mark Mitchell
Govt instigates surprise inquiry into Reserve Bank’s $55b Covid money-printing
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced a surprise review of Reserve Bank actions.
Tax or levy? Government under pressure over gas plan as Labour says Kiwis will feel sting
The Govt has announced construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Why Willis won't get in the way of insurers hiking premiums
OPINION: Homeowners unlikely to see savings from new insurance review.
'Spin and excuses': Labour critical of Govt over rising unemployment, Willis sees green shoots
Unemployment is now at the highest level since 2015.
Opinion: Chris Hipkins and Nicola Willis go to war over who broke the economy
As Parliament returned, Hipkins and Willis clashed.