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Govt won't stand in the way of companies importing fuel with Russian origins
Public relations might to be a bigger impediment than sanctions.
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Govt seeks public feedback on fuel-related 'red tape' as conflict pushes prices past $3
New Zealand is in Phase 1, with enough fuel and no call to stockpile.
Israel warns Houthis will 'pay the price' for entering Iran war
The Houthis say they fired a missile barrage, but Israel reports downing two.
Yemen's Houthis enter Middle East conflict, firing missiles towards Israel
Houthi rebels say they have fired ballistic missiles at Israeli bases.
US soldiers wounded in Iranian attack on Saudi air base
The strike also damaged several US refuelling aircraft at the base.
US-Israeli strikes hit Iran nuclear sites as Rubio predicts victory in weeks
The attacks damaged the Khondab and Ardakan nuclear facilities in Iran.
'We’re really worried about what they call blank sailings': Warehouse boss eyes Iran conflict threat to stock, costs
Mark Stirton is already scenario planning for shipping delays and surcharges.
US could send 10,000 more troops to Middle East
The ground force would be sent in addition to the 5000 US marines and 2000 paratroopers.
Stock Takes: How professional investors are handling sharemarket volatility and the Middle East meltdown
The NZX50 has fallen about 5% since the conflict began on February 28.
Audrey Young: Govt's oil-crisis response slick so far – but the real test is coming
OPINION: The PM's one misstep is his repeated claim that fuel stocks are 'healthy'.
'No negotiations' Iran says as Trump threatens to 'unleash hell'
US President's press secretary says 'Iran should not miscalculate again'.
How and why NZ could be drawn into the Iran war – and the high stakes involved
OPINION: NZ is among 22 nations weighing a mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
IEA chief 'ready to move forward' with additional oil release 'when necessary'
Fatih Birol said that there was 'still a significant amount of oil in our stocks'.
Westpac warns of economic slump as oil shock hits confidence
Annual inflation tipped to hit 4.1% - well past the Treasury worst case scenario
Diesel price surge forces freight firms to add fuel surcharges nationwide
Higher diesel now adds almost $14m a day to national fuel costs, James Smith says.
Global slowdown: Data canary shows economy already suffering from Iran war
Surveys show business activity is already slowing and prices rising.
The secret talks pushing America and Iran towards peace
Oil prices slumped from record highs after Trump's tarmac peace claims.
US claims Iran has laid at least a dozen mines in Strait of Hormuz
The mines will need careful extraction before shipping can resume, US officials said.
Iran war: How economic shock could become long-term damage
New York Times: Targeting oil and gas infrastructure in the Gulf has ongoing impacts.
Tanker traffic: The ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz
More than 20 ships have used a purported Iran-approved northern route.
Trump calls off Iran power plant strikes after 'very good' talks, which Iran denies
Trump says he ordered a five-day pause on strikes while secret talks continue.
Choke point: The Strait of Hormuz was supposed to be too big to fail
New York Times: World economy dependent on small number of regions at risk for shutdowns.
Luxon says 'no discussion' on NZ helping break Strait of Hormuz blockage
Prime Minister says there had been 'no proposal, no debate' on the issue.
A look at the escalating battle for the Strait of Hormuz
New York Times: All of the options to reopen it are complex and carry substantial risks.
New Zealand backs allies over Iran attacks' threat to ships in Gulf
NZ is one of 20 nations condemning Iran's Gulf attacks, but Australia is not among them.
Trump plans commando raids to seize Iranian nuclear materials
US officials were reportedly looking at options for securing or extracting the material.
Bluebridge cancels five sailings this weekend after technical issues found onboard
The operator said all affected customers will be notified by email and text.
US launches aerial offensive to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Low-flying jets, helicopters used to strike Iranian vessels, drones near shipping lane.
Iran targets Saudi Arabia oil refinery as prices surge to NZ$189 a barrel
The prices soared after Iran struck Qatar's largest gas facility.
Govt preparing NZ for 'worst-case scenario' amid war, fuel prices to rise further
Christopher Luxon said things could get worse before they get better.