‘All roads lead to higher prices and slower growth,’ warns IMF chief
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in Davos, Switzerland, on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.…
Whanganui trucking companies hit by diesel surge warn of higher prices for consumers
“It would force us out of business if we had absorbed how much our fuel bill has gone…
‘It’s going to be 1975 again’: Diesel prices face sharp jump
He said the cost of refining had lifted 600%. “Refining is now more than the cost of oil.”…
China raises fuel prices again as Xi hails resilient energy system
Iran war Government continues to constrain hikes; inflation data due later this week A Sinopec gas station in…
Air New Zealand cuts Nelson, Tauranga flights as jet fuel prices surge
Smith wrote that Nelson was one. “Air New Zealand has announced today it is canning 70 Nelson flights…
Treasury yields hold steady after upbeat March jobs report Friday
Traders work on the floor of the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)…
GPs worry about patients missing appointments, low medicine stocks as fuel prices soar
Pharmac said it was closely monitoring supply risks associated with the crisis. The impact of travel costs was…
Chocolate prices an added strain this Easter amid NZ cost-of-living crisis
He said some of that was down to ingredients. “Cocoa prices around the world saw a pretty large…
Marsden Point oil refinery closure: What it means for NZ fuel security now
In 2022, the company changed its name to Channel Infrastructure and accepted its last crude oil shipment, with…
How to cut your grocery bill – Diana Clement
We have an “everyday luxury” problem. It may be fancy yoghurts, year-round berries, snacks, pre-made this, that and…
Uncertain times and empty tombs: An Easter message from Auckland’s church leaders
That might feel familiar. We live in a time where many promises feel fragile. We’ve come through years…
Fuel crisis: How New Zealand’s response compares with other countries – from free public transport to work from home days
This week, after public pressure from industry bodies and unions, the Government announced a temporary 30% boost to…