WorldYemen's Houthis enter Middle East conflict, firing missiles towards IsraelHouthi rebels say they have fired ballistic missiles at Israeli bases.29 Mar 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Drivers deserve choice when it comes to fuelOPINION: Readers have their say on fuel standards, the Greens and te reo Māori.28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Who'd have thought free money would make us so grumpy?OPINION: Willis' fuel crisis payments show how Kiwis are running low on goodwill.28 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldUS soldiers wounded in Iranian attack on Saudi air baseThe strike also damaged several US refuelling aircraft at the base.28 Mar 12:57 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 28, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 28, 2026. Foreign Ministers meet at the G7 summit in France, gas prices reach unprecedented levels, jazz festival returns to Tauranga.Watch27 Mar 07:52 PM
WorldUS-Israeli strikes hit Iran nuclear sites as Rubio predicts victory in weeksThe attacks damaged the Khondab and Ardakan nuclear facilities in Iran.27 Mar 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanChristopher Luxon grapples with ghost of Covid response as new disaster loomsThe Government is keen to make sure its reaction to a crisis differs from Labour's. 27 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Seems a bit crazy': Fuel-reliant farms running dryFern Energy said it was doing its best to prioritise fuel deliveries based on need.27 Mar 03:31 AM
WorldUS could send 10,000 more troops to Middle EastThe ground force would be sent in addition to the 5000 US marines and 2000 paratroopers.27 Mar 03:03 AM
PoliticsWillis criticised Labour for cost-saving campaign. Now she’s launching her own She called Labour's money-saving tips 'patronising', while her own are 'common sense'.27 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandService station Samaritan: Man surprises strangers with fuel vouchers as they top up'I know what it’s like to be broke,' says TikTok live streamer David Schuster.27 Mar 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesCathay Pacific to add $91 surcharge on some NZ fares as jet fuel costs soarTickets will cost more from Tuesday as airline faces dicey jet fuel situation.27 Mar 12:08 AM
PoliticsGovt reveals NZ's four new fuel phases – what they include and the criteria to move up levelsAccording to the previous MBIE update, NZ has 48.7 days left of petrol stock.27 Mar 12:05 AM
BusinessConsumer confidence deteriorates as Middle East conflict rages onANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence index drops to 17-month low.26 Mar 11:12 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, March 27, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Weather conditions have eased in Northland, Trump insists Iran is engaged in negotiations.Watch26 Mar 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Diesel running out really would be a Mad Max worldOPINION: Nicola Willis needs to ration diesel immediately to delay social collapse.26 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyThe six incoming oil tankers and what they mean for New Zealand’s fuel supplyThe vessels have left Singapore and South Korea and are now in transit.26 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsConcerns war could hold up crucial cancer care supplyHelium supplies are at risk.26 Mar 02:06 AM
PoliticsHalf of NZ's most vulnerable children excluded from fuel relief packageThe tax relief comes via increases to the In-Work Tax credit.26 Mar 01:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt's oil-crisis response slick so far – but the real test is comingOPINION: The PM's one misstep is his repeated claim that fuel stocks are 'healthy'.25 Mar 11:55 PM
World'No negotiations' Iran says as Trump threatens to 'unleash hell'US President's press secretary says 'Iran should not miscalculate again'.25 Mar 10:46 PM
OpinionDriving in the wrong direction: Why NZ's oil consumption is at a 5-year highOPINION: Oil now makes up 77% of NZ's fossil-fuel emissions, mostly from transport.25 Mar 09:50 PM
New ZealandFuel prices make relievers harder to find for rural schoolsOne rural school was hit with a $970 water taxi bill for a single reliever.25 Mar 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Oil price policy traps from 1970s the Govt should learn fromOPINION: Today’s ministers face intense pressure to cap fuel prices and subsidise petrol.25 Mar 08:00 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYEV sales on the rise amid fuel crisis | Ryan Bridge TODAYDrive Electric's Kirsten Corson talks about why EV sales have spiked, and how it compares to the rest of the world. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch25 Mar 07:05 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYRemote learning 'last thing we would do' amidst fuel crisis: David Seymour | Ryan Bridge TODAYAssociate Education Minister David Seymour says Government trying to avoid disrupting learning as nation grapples with fuel crisis. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch25 Mar 06:44 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYWhat's next for aviation as the fuel crisis continues? | Ryan Bridge TODAYAviation commentator Geoffrey Thomas reveals how aviation will be affected as the Middle East conflict drags on. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch25 Mar 06:35 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYDavid Seymour on surcharge ban: It won't be happeningThe Government's proposed surcharge ban on contactless and credit card payments won't go ahead, according to David Seymour.Watch25 Mar 06:30 PM
OpinionHow and why NZ could be drawn into the Iran war – and the high stakes involvedOPINION: NZ is among 22 nations weighing a mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz.25 Mar 04:57 PM
World IEA chief 'ready to move forward' with additional oil release 'when necessary'Fatih Birol said that there was 'still a significant amount of oil in our stocks'.25 Mar 06:49 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely disgraceful': Anger as fuel crisis support skips beneficiariesAbout 140,000 working families with children will get an extra $50 a week.25 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGovt considers helping refurbish empty fuel storage tanks at Marsden PtIs it willing to put taxpayer dollars on the line? 25 Mar 04:42 AM
PoliticsDiesel crunch coming: MBIE to update data after showing diesel stocks could decline to 11.3 daysThe Government has announced a temporary $50-a-week increase to the In-Work Tax Credit.25 Mar 04:24 AM
TravelHow to dodge soaring airfares as fuel costs bite Kiwi travellersExperts share tips to get the best deal as conflict in the Middle East continues.25 Mar 04:00 AM