Poll shows energy prices, global instability now greatest worries for New Zealanders
The polling, conducted between March 19 and 23, showed global conflict and international instability were key drivers of…
Assault ship arrives in Middle East as US weighs Iran ground troop deployment
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Energy crisis hits currencies of Asian economies reliant on Middle East
Currencies Philippine peso and South Korean won plunge, while dollar soars Asian currencies have slumped in the month…
AI revolution is coming for service jobs: How work will change by 2030 – Bruce Cotterill
But the next massive transformation will change all that once again. As of early 2026, approximately 1 billion…
How professional investors are handling sharemarket volatility and the Middle East meltdown – Stock Takes
It’s not the first oil shock that markets have shrugged off. “In 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, oil…
ANZ says Middle East conflict will mean house prices fall
However, with global oil prices soaring and wholesale mortgage rates lifting, that had now changed. Even without the…
‘No negotiations’ says Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as the US touts peace plan
“At present, our policy is the continuation of resistance,” Araghchi said on state TV, adding that the United…
BNZ, Kiwibank mortgage rate hikes: How new fixed home loan deals compare
BNZ announced hikes to some home loan interest rate terms this morning. The latest rises come a day…
Concerns for native birdlife as pack of dogs at large in Waioweka forest
“It’s not a pet that has gone missing. It is not a hunting dog that has got lost.…
New Zealand market gains on potential peace talks – Market close
“What is different this time is that instead of Iran denying any talks were in progress, some of…
Fuel crisis deepens as countries move to ration petrol and power usage
Some citizens would get social welfare and livelihood support while the Department of Trade and Industry was directed…
Fuel relief: How New Zealand’s $50 support package compares with support overseas
Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis stressed the need for New Zealand to live within its means and…