Iran war could boost China’s ‘petroyuan’ and weaken US dollar dominance, analysts say
The US-Israeli war in Iran could weaken the US dollar’s historic dominance in the oil-rich Middle East and…
New Zealand joins 19 countries in statement condemning Iran’s attacks in the Gulf
In a post on X, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon emphasised the attacks against fuel tankers and energy infrastructure…
Spiking oil prices may reveal how China has been more successful in electrifying its economy than most
China’s strategy is being put to the test as oil prices climb and US President Donald Trump sends…
UAE savings strategies 2026 explained: Best apps, tools, budget rules and smart money hacks to beat rising cost of living in emirates
UAE’s Best Savings Tools in 2026: Apps, Budget Rules and Smart Money Hacks Explained As the cost of…
UK maritime agency reports explosion, oil spill off Kuwait
AFP 5 Mar, 2026 03:44 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Qatar to introduce 10-year residency programme for entrepreneurs, senior executives
Qatar will roll out a 10-year residency programme for entrepreneurs and senior executives, Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin…
UAE and Scotland strike major investment deal: What’s in it for both economies as Gulf meets Europe?
UAE and Scotland Sign Investment MoU: What Does This Mean for Global Business? In a significant development for…
Explained: Why is UAE reviewing medicine prices? What can lower drug bills in Emirates?
UAE Medicine Prices Under Review: Addressing Cost Gaps and Affordability Medicine pricing has become a flashpoint in the…
What lies beneath? The submerged secrets of the Hauraki Gulf – and why they need protecting
Ecologically rich, culturally vital and historically layered, the Hauraki Gulf is one of our most significant marine environments.…
Trail of dead fish found off Great Barrier Island, Hauraki Gulf; Fisheries NZ investigates
Another person on the boat picks a baby snapper out of the water. “They’re too small, so they’re…
Elisabeth Easther: New marine protection for Hauraki Gulf long overdue
The new legislation has created 19 new protection areas: 12 new High Protection Areas (HPAs), five new seafloor…
A jewel of the Hauraki Gulf, Aotea Great Barrier Island is in a world of its own
“But any negatives don’t nearly touch the positives about a close-knit community, you know? It’s a magical place.”…