Auckland rail closures confirmed as fuel prices soar for drivers
The biggest disruption is a three-day full network closure planned during the school holidays. Other full closures will…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins not offering policy ideas to help Kiwis amid fuel price rises
As the Herald has previously reported, two potential levers that could be pulled would be making adjustments to…
Fuel crisis: The next NZ shortage could be electric and hybrid vehicles, as customers flock to them
“Rising fuel prices have clearly become a much more prominent part of the conversation,” Simpson said. On the…
The economy has Strait of Hormuz deadline for Trump: Two weeks
An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) speed boat sailing along the Persian Gulf near a cargo vessel. Nurphoto…
Price remains paramount for fashion retailers amidst economic uncertainty
Glassons Australia chief executive James Glasson said the company was starting to see green shoots in its New…
What is the WA government saying about fuel disruption amid the Middle East war?
We’re doing all we can to address the situation — but don’t panic. We’ve appointed a fuel security…
Gaspy fuel app urges accurate outage reports amid petrol price panic
Gaspy spokesman Mike Newton outlined how users could report accurate information to avoid errors. What should you do?…
From petrol prices to EVs: Why wars are speeding up energy change – Opinion
The war in Ukraine had begun only a few months earlier, and much of the world was still…
Auckland public transport hits 7-year high as fuel prices surge
He said Tuesday’s patronage was 7% higher than it was the previous week. Auckland Transport (AT) told the…
How does your school rate? New analysis of 500 colleges’ NCEA results ranked against house prices
Want to know which top-performing high schools are close to affordable housing? The Herald’s Ben Leahy is back…
U.S. Treasury yields edge higher as Iran war drives inflation pressure
U.S. Treasury yields edged slightly higher in early Friday trading as investors continue to navigate growing uncertainty over…
Japan wanted inflation and Iran war could grant that wish. But it’s not the type Tokyo desires
TOKYO, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 05: Tourists and shoppers walk through the Tsukiji shopping area on February 5, 2026…