OpinionSavage headwinds for Air New ZealandIn just four weeks, Air New Zealand's earnings outlook has turned to custard.17 Mar 04:30 PM
EconomyOil shockHigher fuel prices are likely to mean lower profit margins and lower real wages.11 Mar 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateBusinesses to pass on fuel costsSupermarket chain says rising oil prices particularly affect suppliers who package goods in plastic.11 Mar 04:30 PM
CommoditiesUntapped potential is hugeIn the high-stakes game of oil exploration New Zealand is frontier country.11 Mar 04:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ puts fares up to recoup fuel costsAir New Zealand is to increase fares for all flights from March 18 because of rising fuel costs.10 Mar 04:30 PM
AirlinesAir New Zealand increasing faresAir New Zealand has announced it is upping its domestic and international air fares due to the rising cost of jet fuel, following a similar move by Qantas this morning.10 Mar 05:13 AM
AirlinesQantas hikes fuel surcharges as oil price risesQantas has announced that its international fuel surcharges will increase again next week.09 Mar 10:31 PM
Freight and logisticsPetrol prices near record highsPetrol prices have risen sharply overnight, nearing record highs.07 Mar 07:47 PM
Freight and logisticsOil price will keep going up, says AAMotorists face more increases in the price of petrol, which is likely to reach a new high, the Automobile Association is warning.06 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch spared from petrol risePetrol and diesel prices are on the up - but not in Christchurch.01 Mar 05:42 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateEarthquake flattens already weak economic outlook: NZIERThe economy will now barely grow at all in 2011, because of a "noxious mix" of spiking global petrol and food prices along with the impact of the second Christchurch earthquake, says NZIER.28 Feb 08:30 PM
EnergyPetrol prices highest since 2008Petrol prices are on the rise again, hitting their highest level for more than two years. A litre of 91 octane petrol rose 3c to $2.02 and 95 octane rose to $2.11.16 Feb 11:34 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Being a follower of fashion may fuel revolutionThere is an extraordinary disconnect between what the experts write about oil prices, and what is likely to happen in the real world.08 Feb 04:30 PM
CommoditiesPetrol prices likely to remain stable in 2011Petrol prices are likely to remain stable over 2011 but will slowly creep up, say analysts.24 Dec 04:30 PM