BBusiness Read More Iran war: Oil stocks declining ‘very fast’, International Energy Agency chief warnsMay 19, 2026 Iran has effectively halted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes…
NNew Zealand Read More Weightlifting, crystals and green tea: How ‘Bonsaiville’ came to Auckland’s SandringhamMay 16, 2026 He’s serious. “I haven’t got time for that.” This is clear as you approach Bob’s Sandringham home, which…
EEconomy Read More Crown accounts show Government is tackling fuel crisis with its books $8.4b in the red … which isn’t quite as bad as expectedMay 12, 2026 Core Crown tax revenue was 0.4% weaker than forecast, partially due to weakness in the corporate tax take.…
NNew Zealand Read More NZ sharemarket stalled by Middle East conflict – Market closeMay 11, 2026 “That was in line with what was happening in other parts of the world. Australia and Japan were…
BBusiness Read More 26 Seasons targets $1.75m capital raise after deal to supply strawberries to airline EmiratesMay 10, 2026 After shutting Foxton, 26 Seasons went on to seek opportunities overseas, using its proprietary know-how. The company first…
EEconomy Read More China records forecast-beating April trade figuresMay 9, 2026 The talks previously set for late March were delayed by the US-Israeli war with Iran, which has sent…
BBusiness Read More Emirates’ annual profits rise despite Middle East war disruptionMay 9, 2026 Flights to and from Dubai’s main airport, the world’s busiest international hub, have been curtailed since Iran’s retaliatory…
BBusiness Read More Zespri kiwifruit exports steady despite Middle East conflict and fuel costsMay 9, 2026 “Our initial guidance reflects positive demand for our fruit and the removal of US tariffs, while factoring in…
HHeadlines Read More Middle East conflict live updates: ‘Exchange of fire’ near Strait of Hormuz, Iran claimsMay 8, 2026 A confidential CIA analysis this week concludes that Iran can survive the US naval blockade for at least…
NNew Zealand Read More NZ sharemarket down 0.7%, up more than 1% for week – Market closeMay 8, 2026 Shane Solly, portfolio manager with Harbour Asset Management, said war clouds were back on the horizon and markets…
BBusiness Read More Kiwi retailers bracing for ‘significant downturn’ amid Middle East conflictMay 3, 2026 Nearly half (49%) of respondents intended to absorb what costs they can, while 18% are considering consolidating by…
NNew Zealand Read More Dumpster-divers rummage through Wellington woman’s flood-contaminated rubbishMay 2, 2026 Van Rinsvelt, 24, threw a lot of items out after they were soaked with a mixture of what…