EconomyGovt tackles fuel crisis with books $8.4b in the red ... which isn't as bad as expectedCrown accounts for the nine months to March are faintly better than forecast.12 May 12:20 AM
PremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanGovernment announces who gets prioritised in event of major fuel crisisThe Government has set out rules for who can get access to fuel in the event of crisis.11 May 04:59 AM
PoliticsPossible fuel purchase limits under most extreme alert level phase not yet knownThe Government is stressing it is unlikely the country will move to phase four. 11 May 02:45 AM
PremiumAgribusinessFrom Foxton to first class: Kiwi berry start-up lands Emirates farming deal10 May 09:00 PM
WorldChina records forecast-beating April trade figures despite global economic unease09 May 04:10 AM
PremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Budget 2026 risks repeating a painful era of borrow and hope06 May 09:00 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYTrump issues fresh Iran ultimatum | Ryan Bridge TODAYDonald Trump has warned Iran to accept a deal or face further military action, as tensions in the Middle East continue. Ryan Bridge explains. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch06 May 07:33 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, May 7, 2026Morning Headlines | Optimism grows for Middle East peace deal and unemployment dip may be short-lived. | Thursday, May 7, 2026Watch06 May 06:53 PM
WorldIran has hit far more US military assets than reported, satellite images showIranian strikes have left seven US troops dead and over 400 wounded.06 May 06:17 PM
PoliticsStocks of diesel, petrol and jet fuel drop, satisfies trigger for alert level moveOne of the Govt's triggers was a three days' worth drop in a fuel type. 06 May 01:30 AM
WorldReligious row heats up as Trump criticises Pope, who labels President's words falseThe war of words highlights the poor relations between the White House and the Vatican.05 May 10:26 PM
WorldIran may send mine-carrying ‘kamikaze’ dolphins into Strait of HormuzThe US is escorting stranded tankers through the strait under Project Freedom.05 May 06:58 PM
MarketsRBA lifts rate to 4.35% as Middle East conflict fuels inflation riskAustralia's cash rate has now had its third hike this year.05 May 05:19 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesSpirit Airlines shutdown: The end of ultra-low-cost carriers everywhere?Cut-price in a sometimes cut-throat industry: how can they survive?04 May 07:00 AM
WorldBondi terror attack: Royal Commission into anti-Semitism begins in AustraliaThe two-week hearings in Sydney will examine anti-Semitism and social cohesion.03 May 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump’s disapproval rating reaches new high amid Iran war, price risesSix months ahead of the midterms, Republicans face a deteriorating political climate.03 May 09:58 PM
BusinessKiwi retailers bracing for 'significant downturn'Retailers say they expect to pass on rising fuel costs to customers.03 May 05:00 PM
WorldPolish PM says Nato is disintegratingIt comes after the US decided to withdraw troops from Germany over Iran war criticism.02 May 08:17 PM
WorldSenior Iranian officer says he expects renewed war with USIt comes hours after Trump said he was not satisfied with an Iranian negotiating proposal.02 May 06:56 PM
New ZealandPeace activist urges Govt to reject US proposal to help reopen Strait of HormuzValerie Morse says backing the US plan would endorse an illegal war.02 May 07:44 AM
WorldTrump says he considers it 'treasonous' to say US is not winning war with IranThe movie is the US' latest spat with a European leader over the Middle East war.02 May 04:47 AM
WorldTrump 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposalThe US President blames stalled talks on 'tremendous discord' within Iran's leadership.02 May 01:53 AM
WorldLebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in southEight people, including a child and two women, died in Habboush alone.02 May 12:18 AM
AgribusinessUrea squeeze solution: New low-emissions plant opens at Taupō eco parkThe new plant uses zero‑carbon geothermal energy to coat urea granules.01 May 04:00 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters says NZ 'asking questions' about US proposal to reopen Strait of HormuzThe effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is part of Iran's response to attacks. 01 May 12:03 AM
WorldGovt confirms New Zealand in 'ongoing discussions' around reopening Strait of HormuzTrump faces pressure to end the war, which is unpopular even with much of his base.30 Apr 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAttacks on Jewish targets in Europe suggest hybrid warfareNew York Times: More than a dozen recent attacks have been claimed by one shadowy group. 30 Apr 09:26 PM
PropertyFuel price rises hit SkyCity, earnings downgradedTrading conditions since the fuel price rises prompted today's sudden announcement.30 Apr 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesWar in Iran wipes $5b from KiwiSaver as markets lurch, then steadyStock Takes: KiwiSaver assets fell $5b in the March quarter to $136.4b, Morningstar says.30 Apr 07:00 PM
