Zespri kiwifruit exports steady despite Middle East conflict and fuel costs
“Our initial guidance reflects positive demand for our fruit and the removal of US tariffs, while factoring in…
Te Kāhui Whaihanga architecture awards: Hawke’s Bay projects dominate
Havelock North’s RTA Studio won big again this year, taking home three awards to join the three it…
Middle East conflict live updates: ‘Exchange of fire’ near Strait of Hormuz, Iran claims
A confidential CIA analysis this week concludes that Iran can survive the US naval blockade for at least…
NZ sharemarket down 0.7%, up more than 1% for week – Market close
Shane Solly, portfolio manager with Harbour Asset Management, said war clouds were back on the horizon and markets…
Annie Crummer mentors Gisborne Girls’ High bands as part of NZ Music Month
“I love it. I always look forward to learning from them and I must say I was lucky…
East coast earthquakes: Why last night’s shakes were felt widely
“This one [5.7] obviously spread out very evenly, so most people along the Bay of Plenty coast, from…
Kiwi retailers bracing for ‘significant downturn’ amid Middle East conflict
Nearly half (49%) of respondents intended to absorb what costs they can, while 18% are considering consolidating by…
Cole Davies wins AMA Supercross 250MX East title after injury comeback
“It’s all happened so quickly and I’m just so stoked.” Kiwi Supercross rider Cole Davies: “I’ve spent most…
Oil prices hit four-year high amid fears of renewed Middle East hostilities
The expiry of monthly contracts also added to the volatile moves. All the main European stock markets closed…
Oil prices soar to four-year high, US chief says closure of Strait of Hormuz ‘strangling the global economy’ – NZ Herald
Oil prices soar to four-year high, US chief says closure of Strait of Hormuz ‘strangling the global economy’ NZ…
BP reports huge $6.4b profit rise in first quarter
The group had announced in mid-April that it expected to benefit from rising oil prices, noting that the…
El Niño set to hit this winter with forecast to be dry in NZ’s north and east; wet in west
A forecast of anomalous rising air (cold colours) and sinking air (warm colours) from one of the global…