BBusiness Read More Iran conflict hits plastic supply chains as NZ manufacturers face 20-30% price spikeMarch 16, 2026 Speaking as part of her Iran update today, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said that while the Government had…
BBusiness Read More Hawke’s Bay drivers feeling the pinch at the pump from Iran conflictMarch 16, 2026 Others have taken to buying extra fuel supplies, filling up jerry cans. On Monday, Minister of Finance Nicola…
BBusiness Read More Average price of petrol hits near four-year high as Kiwis urged not to panic-buyMarch 16, 2026 In Auckland, the cheapest available 91 grade rose 24 cents from $2.59 on Friday to $2.83 on Monday…
EEconomy Read More GDP preview: Did the economy keep growing through the end of 2025?March 15, 2026 “That said, it’s a dated read on the state of the economy, and even more so in light…
AArtificial intelligence Read More AI is helping choose targets in Iran war — now it’s a target tooMarch 14, 2026 This Amazon data centre sits on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, directly across the water from the Iranian…
EEconomy Read More UK tour operator delays profit forecastMarch 13, 2026 The direct impact of tourism grew 5% to €30.2 billion in 2024 from €28.8 billion in 2023, with…
EEconomy Read More Moody’s warning on local banksMarch 13, 2026 Markets may be pricing in a short-lived Middle East conflict, but in a scenario where the war is…
EEconomy Read More Middle East conflict: How much petrol and diesel New Zealand has in reserveMarch 11, 2026 For diesel, there were 49.9 days’ worth (from 54 days) in total – 27.6 days (25 days) in…
HHeadlines Read More Trump says decision to end war will be 'mutual' with Netanyahu – NZ HeraldMarch 9, 2026 Trump says decision to end war will be ‘mutual’ with Netanyahu NZ HeraldWhat we know on the 10th day…
NNew Zealand Read More Iran conflict could sink the economic recovery … and Christopher Luxon – Liam DannMarch 7, 2026 The answer also has to be yes. Nothing sinks a Government’s popularity like a cost-of-living crisis, and the…
HHeadlines Read More Trump’s Iran conflict fuels backlash over ‘vibes-based’ war justificationMarch 7, 2026 Journalists on Wednesday bombarded White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt with questions about what motivated US military intervention,…
EEntertainment Read More Middle East conflict: White House posts montage of movie clips and real strikes on IranMarch 7, 2026 Actor and film-maker Ben Stiller has called on the White House to remove a clip in the video…