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'Cash-strapped Kiwis deserve certainty': New poll shows strong support for fuel tax cuts to continue
A poll has found most Kiwis want an extension to the fuel tax cut.
War-triggered gas boom threatens world climate goal
The amount of liquified natural gas projects in pipeline for construction shocks analysts.
Cost of living burden forces Govt into fuel sector reform
Megan Woods says a stable fuel supply is important.
Focus: Diesel users left fuming as price exceeds petrol
Diesel users across Aotearoa have been left fuming as prices at the pump soar. AA principal policy adviser Terry Collins reveals what's causing the price surge and warns the worst could be yet to come. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 October, 2022
The price of diesel continues to rise, more kids hungry as school returns and thieves hit South Auckland foodbank in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Papers show scramble to fix cost of living payment
Officials scrambled to find a way to stop the payment going to overseas people.
Jarden Brief: Oil drops - but your fuel prices could fall further
Jarden Brief: Petrol prices below $3 a litre, but AA says prices could drop more.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 1 August, 2022
The cost of living payment mistake leaving overseas New Zealanders confused, Kiwi singer opens up on dramatic exit and why Prince Charles is facing questions over charity donations in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Fuel costs 'horrendous': Govt subsidy extension a 'save' or a 'Band-aid'?
Relief for some "who are up against it" as inflation runs "rampant".
Focus Morning Bulletin: 18 July, 2022
The latest inflation figures due today, the label infectious disease experts want Monkeypox to avoid and hiding away from the press - why the All Blacks need to act fast in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Cost of living crisis: Fuel tax cut, cheaper public transport extended to next year
Deputy PM extends the 25c fuel tax on eve of new inflation figures.
Kiwis forked out $18m more in fuel last month
Spending on fuel in June was 2.9 per cent higher compared with the previous month.
Focus: Bacteria could be the answer to aviation fuel crisis
Scientists may have found a way to make an alternative aviation fuel produced by bacteria commonly found in soil. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Sky-high fuel prices persist
Drivers are feeling the pinch as petrol is set to stay pricey. Video / NZ Herald / Ben Cummins
Pain at the pump: Cost of importing petrol hits a record new high
PM comments on whether Govt will extend the fuel tax cut, as prices hit fresh highs.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 June, 2022
Poll shows how our mayoral candidates rank, why the AA’s issued a warning to the Government amid rising petrol prices and there’s something fishy about how one company handled the GIB crisis in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Why are Air NZ fares going up?
Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran explains why fares are going up. Video / Supplied
'Almost the same price as petrol': International diesel shortage 'big issue'
'It's not local companies profiting, Its international suppliers making great returns.'
Cost of living crisis: Top hacks to save hundreds of dollars off your household bills
Our top tips which could save you hundreds of dollars as the cost of living rises.
Fuel prices unlikely to ease as cost of importing petrol hits record high
The record high cost of importing petrol is causing pain at the pump.
Live: Finance Minister pitches Budget to business leaders
"Scramble" to keep ahead of challenges, but recession not imminent, economist says.
Budget: The cost of living and what's in it for you
New payments, fuel tax and public transport relief have been extended.
Budget 2022: 10 key things - Where the money's gone
Here are the highlights as Grant Robertson announces the Government's plans.
Thomas Coughlan: What to look for in Budget 2022
Thomas Coughlan on what the Govt is expected to announce in the biggest Budget in history.
'Worst it's ever been': Fuel prices hit an all-time high in Auckland
Petrol prices hit a high with wide disparity of prices across different companies.
Minister hints at fuel tax scrap if congestion charges introduced
Michael Wood hinted the Government could repeal the Auckland regional fuel tax.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 6 May, 2022
How one supermarket chain’s helping keep the cost of food down, Nadia Lim comments come back to bite and EVs, are they getting cheaper as demand rises in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Z Energy shareholders vote in favour of selling company to Ampol
The scheme of arrangement was passed by the required majority of shareholders.
Petrol price war ignited: Gull offers 15c discount for 29 hours
Will Gull's move spur others to follow?
Richard Prebble: Labour's in full panic mode - fuel tax cuts can't stop their demise
OPINION: A government that loses control of the economy will lose the election.
Fuel prices and cost of living: What does it mean for rural Māori communities?
Kawerau workers expect to spend a lot of their income just to get to and from work.
Focus: Aucklanders react to half-price public transport
As fuel prices remain high Aucklanders voice their opinions to the Government's move to halve the price of public transport. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Luxon says Govt reacting to pressure, Finance Minister 'addicted to spending'
'Fuel is the last thing on the list creating real material hardship for our families.'