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Oil prices surge following US announcement of Hormuz blockade
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Trump lashes out at Nato after meeting, Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel
Ceasefire agreement tested after Iran closed Strait of Hormuz.
Putin mocks Starmer with warship in Channel
The sanctioned tanker the Universal was banned from British waters in September.
Trump discusses leaving Nato in meeting with Rutte
The talks follow a fragile two-week ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran.
Dilemma over crossings as fate of Hormuz ships remains uncertain
More than 800 ships remain stuck in the Gulf as traffic slumps 95%.
'Significant rise': Auckland ferry operators reduce services due to fuel costs
Auckland's biggest ferry company says fuel costs jumped 92% in just two weeks.
'Big money will be made': Trump celebrates ceasefire deal with Iran
Trump said it was a 'big day for World Peace!'
Grim warning from RBNZ as it braces for full impact of oil shock
The bank discussed the possibility of earlier interest rate hikes to head off inflation.
'Wait and see': PM cautious on Iran ceasefire as fuel shock fears linger
Fuel prices have risen with the war, but there is talk a key shipping route will reopen.
Tehran's $871b 'tollbooth' would change shape of Middle East forever
Iran now forces tankers through a narrow 'tollbooth' corridor off its coast.
Kiwi family business faces bankruptcy after shipment ‘ransacked’ by US drug-hunters
Family firm says carefully sourced goods trashed when passing through US.
War-driven surge: Weaker dollar and conflict push commodity index to record
The Middle East conflict has pushed global dairy and aluminium prices higher.
'Most New Zealanders would understand': Luxon on Government's limited fuel support
The Prime Minister wouldn't commit to widening support.
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Race to rescue downed US airman; shrapnel from intercepted drones injures four in Bahrain
Iran says the US A-10 aircraft was downed near the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says US forces yet to start 'destroying what's left' in Iran
The US President warned there would be further destruction unless Iran came to the table.
UN delays vote on authorising force to protect Strait of Hormuz
The Security Council draft backs ‘all defensive means’ to keep shipping lanes open.
UK foreign minister stresses ‘urgent need’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Around a fifth of the world’s oil and gas normally passes through the strait.
NZ to join international meeting on reopening Strait of Hormuz
The meeting will assess measures to restore freedom of navigation.
Cost of living to rise 50% more than expected this year
ASB economists warn weekly living costs could jump by about $55 this year.
Fuel crisis: Govt strikes deal to secure eight days’ of diesel storage space at Marsden Point
Channel Infrastructure expected to tanks refurbished in two months' time.
Trump says Iran president requests ceasefire, Tehran says 'false'
Iran flatly rejected Donald Trump's claim that Masoud Pezeshkian sought a truce.
Anthony Albanese fuel crisis address slammed as 'bunch of nothing'
Critics, including Pauline Hanson, slammed the address as empty.
Anthony Albanese warns months ahead 'may not be easy' in national address
The Australian PM spoke to his nation amid Middle East war and fuel crisis.
Trucking firm's fuel bill up 110% due to Middle East conflict
'A nightmare': Diesel now averages $3.51 a litre, overtaking unleaded 91 at $3.43.
Business confidence dives as war shock and fuel costs hit firms' outlook
ANZ's Business Outlook survey captures the reaction to the March oil shock.
White House says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'not one of the US' core objectives'
Trump has recently suggested Iran may be left in control of traffic through the Strait.
Business owners warn of potential price hikes for customers as fuel costs bite
The Middle East conflict continues to impact fuel pricing and supply.
Maritime NZ detains Bluebridge's Connemara ferry in Wellington after inspection
Repairs must be approved by Bahamas and inspectors before sailings resume.
What Govt is doing to avoid 'mad, frenzied rush' on fuel stocks
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the Government would be 'more assertive'.