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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Bunnings needed to prioritise staff safety here

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven’t watched the Bunnings video yet showing its staff being attacked, I recommend you go and watch it - especially if you feel uneasy abou...

Chris Larcombe: Do Not Disturb Sleep Company founder on the company securing a multi-million dollar deal in the US

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Kiwi startup designed around rethinking the way we sleep is getting international recognition. Do Not Disturb Sleep Company, an Auckland manufacture...

Melissa Haines: Bunnings NZ manager on the rollout of new facial recognition technology

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Repeat offenders are the target of the recent Bunnings facial recognition technology rollout. It's turning on scanners in Te Rapa and Hamilton South t...

Max Whitehead: Employment law expert on the investigations into Xero's former chief executive Sir Rod Drury

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An employment expert's raising his eyebrows over Xero investigating complaints against the newly crowned New Zealander of the Year. The tech company's...

Irene King: aviation commentator on Air New Zealand launching 'world-first' economy bunks for long-haul flights

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand’s debuting 'world-first' sleeping pods on ultra long-haul flights in November. Economy Skynests will be installed on six revamped Bo...

Emma McLean: employment expert on how Kiwis can handle 'broken' job market

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's tougher than ever for jobseekers to find work, and one expert has revealed how people can get ahead in the current market. Employment expert Emma...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australian business confidence dropping to Covid-era low

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ongoing Middle East conflict has seen Australia business confidence hit lows not seen since the Covid-19 pandemic. The US has today moved to block...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Richard Allen being named Fonterra's new CEO

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra has named Richard Allen as its new chief executive, succeeding Miles Hurrell. Allen - who joined Fonterra as a graduate in 2008 and has worke...

Tracey Green: Destination Marlborough general manager on the ferry disruptions gaining international concern

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's growing a reputation among the global tourism industry for its difficult inter-island travel.  Industry workers who attended the wo...

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist on the bank forecasting an OCR increase for September

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another bank is predicting an upcoming OCR raise.  ANZ has already picked three consecutive Official Cash Rate hikes in July, September, and Octo...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Qantas scaling back flights amid Middle East conflict

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Iran war is prompting Qantas to scale back flights within Australia, but it's flying more to Paris and Rome. The airline's scaling back domestic Q...

Alan Morrison and Adam King: Viva la Dirt League founders and owners on the success of their online media business

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While many may not have heard of ‘Viva la Dirt League’, their kids probably have.  Self-described as a ‘bunch of nerds who play games and m...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil prices going up following Trump's blockade threat

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Global oil prices have shot up again, with Donald Trump gunning for authority over the Strait of Hormuz. The President's announced a naval blockade on...

Andrew Little: Wellington mayor on Wellington's new water entity receiving double the board's original pay

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Concerns have been raised over the new Wellington water entity, as its board members will be paid twice as much as their Wellington Water counterparts...

Chris Bishop: Associate Finance Minister on the prospect of the OCR going up

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing concern about the impact of the Middle East conflict, and at least one major bank has forecasted increases to the OCR. ANZ has revised...

Alexander Cornwell: Reuters Middle East correspondent on Donald Trump threatening a navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A warning Iran has more ways to inflict economic pain if war resumes with the US, other than in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump's threatening a nav...

John Saywell: Independent Pharmacy Group co-founder on Chemist Warehouse planning to double their sites

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Concern from pharmacists over revelations Chemist Warehouse is planning to double its sites in the next decade.  BusinessDesk reports a confident...

Sharon Zollner: ANZ chief economist on the bank forecasting three OCR hikes before the November election

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The country's largest bank is now forecasting three Official Cash Rate hikes before the election. ANZ is predicting three consecutive increases in Jul...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert ahead of Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing next week

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his choice for Federal Reserve chair earlier in the year, and he's set to have an impact on the US economy...

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on the concerns that farmers are running out of fuel

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Federated Farmers says farmers are experiencing fuel shortages, with some two to three weeks behind their normal fuel drops. The US and Iran have reac...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the global uncertainties impacting Kiwi farmers

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand sheep and beef farmers are set to see strong returns for the 25/26 season, but there's global factors impacting the outlook. Concerns have...

Bryan Wall: Product test journalist on the research into the worst cars to own

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Consumer NZ says ongoing mechanical problems put Fords to the top of its list of the worst cars to own. The US brand produced the two least reliable c...

Richard Corney: Flight Coffee co-founder on the growing popularity of iced coffee

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Flat whites are out and iced coffees are in - and there's a wide range of factors behind this change. Cafes across the nation have noticed an uptick i...

Hannah McQueen: Age Brightly founder with her tips for downsizing

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's important to make the right choices where it counts - and downsizing for retirement is one of those key decisions. One expert says it's important...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on what the Middle East conflict could do to inflation

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank says it's still unclear what today's Iran ceasefire announcement - and resulting dramatic fall in oil prices - mean for New Zealand. ...

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the ceasefire deal

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Both US President Donald Trump and Iran have portrayed the last minute ceasefire deal as a victory for their nations. The nations accepted Pakistan's ...

Neil Webster: Employment Hero spokesperson on the growing use of AI in the employment process

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI is taking up a significant role in New Zealand's employment operations, and one Kiwi company has opened up about the process. Employment Hero, whic...

Carol Yarrow: Cooladdi resident on selling Australia's smallest town

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The two residents of Australia's smallest town have decided to sell up and move on. Cooladdi is a nine-hour drive west of Brisbane, and the new owner ...

Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on whether the Middle East conflict could drive up the OCR

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank says there are still plenty of unknowns, after today's Iran ceasefire announcement and resultant oil price drop. It's held the Offici...

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the weakening dollar helping rise commodity prices

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A weaker dollar's helping commodity prices.   ANZ’s Commodity Price Index hit a record high in March, rising 6.4% as the dollar weakened 2.8%.&...

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ chief executive on what Auckland needs to improve in terms of infrastructure

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One expert says it's important Auckland makes the most of what it has in terms of infrastructure, rather than daydreaming about future mega-projects. ...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the sheep and beef profits forecast for 2025-26

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The average sheep and beef farm is forecast to make double what they did last year - according to new projections.  The Mid-Season Update by Beef...

Billie Moore: Airports Association chief executive on the increase in airlines axing flights

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's no surprise regional flights are some of the first on the chopping block for Air New Zealand. The airline says rising jet fuel prices are maki...

Rachel Tan: Waikato University Cyber Law lecturer on the best method to regulate social media

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A push for policymakers to veer away from an outright social media ban for under-16s. A select committee inquiry's recommending tightening rules on co...

Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies CEO says most builders feeling fuel price increases

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A nationwide survey by the Combined Building Supplies Co-operative has found that 84% of members have felt moderate to significant impact from fuel pr...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the ongoing economic costs of the Iran war

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has been taking place for five weeks, and it's started to impact financial results. Data shows business confid...

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on farmers raising questions over supermarket food prices

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A farmer has revealed he gets paid 60 cents for 1kg of peas - which were selling for $5.79 at the local Pak’n’Save. This has prompted questions ab...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ASB facing a $6 million dollar fine for breaching anti-money laundering rules

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ASB is facing a fine of around $6 million for breaching anti-money laundering rules.  Banks are required to do their due diligence with their mon...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on KMD Brands announcing an equity raise drive following multimillion-dollar loss

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After multiple delays, Kathmandu’s parent KMD Brands filed its half-year results, revealing details of a discounted capital raise and news that chai...

Chris Keall: NZ Herald senior business writer on the rise and fall of Allbirds

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Allbirds, the eco-chic footwear brand co-founded by former All White Tim Brown, has agreed to sell its 'intellectual property and certain other assets...

Kieran McAnulty: Labour MP on his member's bill designed to loosen liquor regulations on public holidays

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Labour MP Kieran McAnulty says his member's bill to loosen liquor regulations on key public holidays will clear up confusion. It would allow hospitali...

Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on Allbirds selling its assets for $68 million

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Allbirds, the sustainable footwear maker co-founded by ex-All White Tim Brown, says it has sold its 'intellectual property and certain other assets' f...

Greig Wilson: Epic Hospitality CEO on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol restrictions getting reduced

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone as soon as this long weekend. A member’s bill from Labour MP Kieran M...

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive on business confidence slumping amid oil shock

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

All signs are pointing towards inflation going up - as the Middle East conflict causes business confidence to plummet.  ANZ's latest Business Out...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what the oil price increases mean for both sides of the Tasman

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Middle East conflict continues on for another week, and it's led to economic forecasters revising their predictions for recovery. Significant cuts...

Paul Fuge: Consumer NZ spokesperson on the planned increase in power prices

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Power bills are set to go up from tomorrow, from as high as 5 to 10 percent. Electricity lines charges are set to go up, following an earlier Commerce...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host recaps the 2026 Federated Farmers High Country Field Day

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Federated Farmers High Country Field Day recently took place at Glenaray station in the Waikaia Valley. Over 280 visitors visited various sites ac...

Nick Tuffley: ASB Senior Economist on the revised economic outcome forecasts, impact of Middle East conflict

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With so much uncertainty in the Middle East, people should focus on preparing for different scenarios that could affect their businesses, ASB chief ec...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil prices surging as Iran war continues

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Brent crude oil price is on track for a record surge as the conflict in the Middle East continues. Oil prices have been climbing all month as a re...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister comments on progress of proposed LNG terminal in Tauranga

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Luxon says the Government's proposed LNG important terminal in Taranaki will only proceed if it makes commercial sense. A procurement process wa...

Dane Ambler: Buy NZ Made executive director calls for policies to prioritise NZ suppliers amid closures

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing calls for Kiwis to buy New-Zealand made products as pressures mount on our manufacturing sector and local producers. This follows the ...

Mark Stirton: Warehouse Group CEO is 'pleased' with first half results

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Warehouse Group has reported a first half net profit after tax of nearly $16 million. CEO Mark Stirton told Heather du Plessis-Allan he is 'please...

Dr Samantha Marsh: senior public health researcher at UOA on Meta and Google losing court case over social media harm

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Los Angeles ​jury recently found Meta and Google guilty of designing harmful social media platforms that encourage addictive behaviour in users. T...

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on ACT confirming the Government's hit pause on the surcharge ban

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Labour may still hand a lifeline to the Government's much-touted surcharge ban.  The policy was announced with much fanfare last year - with Mini...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government refurbishing Channel Infrastructure’s empty Marsden Point fuel storage tanks

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is looking at potentially helping Channel Infrastructure increase its fuel storage capacity at Marsden Point. Channel - New Zealand’s...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the NZX dropping 1.53 percent amid Iran conflict

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The New Zealand sharemarket turned downwards, finishing with a fall of over 1.53 percent. The conflict in the Middle East has continued on, and oil pr...

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the Reserve Bank Governor's speech about fuel prices and the impact on inflation

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s believed businesses will hold off on hiking prices for as long as possible as rising fuel prices risk pushing inflation up.   Reserve Bank...

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director on the warnings that airlines will have to cut NZ flights in fuel shortage

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

International airlines could be forced to cut flights in and out of New Zealand if fuel shortages lead to a rationing of supply. Concerns have been ra...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the groups vying to take over Molesworth Station

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The fight is on to run New Zealand's largest farm. Five contenders have put up their hand to commercially farm in Marlborough's Molesworth Recreation ...

Jason Delamore: Lotto NZ chief executive on the new changes coming to Lotto

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lotto's ramping up its prizes and number of winners and lifting the biggest win from $50 million to $60 million. It's adding another four Powerballs -...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia establishing a new trade deal with the EU

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen have unveiled the details of a new trade deal today. This...

David Hadfield: Process Vegetables NZ chairman on McCain closing its Hastings processing plant

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's shock from vegetable growers at news frozen food company McCain is shutting its Hastings processing plant next year. McCain says it reflects a...

Richard Wyeth: Synlait CEO on the $80.6 million half-year loss, future of the company

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Synlait's boss says the company's facing its toughest period in 20 years, but hopes a turnaround is near.  The Canterbury milk processor's posted...

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer calling an emergency meeting on economy

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to chair an emergency meeting on the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran war. The conflict has e...

Lynda Keene: Tourism Export Council CEO on the rise in overseas visitors cancelling New Zealand trips

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Reports indicate more overseas visitors are cancelling trips to New Zealand, generating more concerns about the nation's economic recovery.  A ne...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil prices rising as a result of the Middle East conflict

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Oil prices have risen as the fall out continues from the ongoing Middle East crisis. Brent Crude oil rose about US$1 to be just above US$113 a barrel ...

Sagarika Chandra: Fitch analyst reveals why the agency changed New Zealand's rating

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Major credit rating agency Fitch needs more confidence our Government will lower debt before it will change our rating.  It reduced New Zealand's...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's planned cost relief measures for households impacted by fuel crisis

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has revealed plans are in place to unveil a package to help households with the cost of fuel. She says more details wil...

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Fonterra reporting a 2.8 percent lift in first-half net profit to $750 million

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's a view Fonterra's strong result today is unlikely to climb much more. The dairy giant's reported a 2.8 percent rise in first-half net profit t...

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the latest AI developments at NVIDIA GTC

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

NVIDIA GTC took place last week in San Jose, where thousands of developers and industry experts gathered to discuss the latest AI breakthroughs. The s...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host explains the impact the Wattie’s closure could have on farmers

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Wattie's restructure is likely to have a significant economic impact, where more people could be affected by the shutdown.  Heinz Wattie's ha...

Michael Reddell: former Reserve Bank economist on the state of the economy following recent GDP figures

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell says it's getting harder to know how much the economy's growing or shrinking. Stats NZ estimates GDP ros...

Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on the impacts of the ongoing conflict in Iran

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The conflict in the Middle East is continuing on for another week, and it's got experts concerned about the economic impacts. Iran's blocking shipping...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the RBA increasing the OCR for the second month in a row

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over in Australia, the Reserve Bank bumped the OCR up to 4.1 percent, up by 0.25 percentage points. This is the second significant hike it two months,...

Shane Jones: Resources Minister explains why Crown funds should be directed towards geothermal sector

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Resources Minister is insistent Crown funds should help heat the geothermal sector. A Government strategy has been released on its plan to double ...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on data showing food prices rose 4.5 percent in the year to February

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's fears there'll be no slowdown any time soon to the rapid rise in food prices. Stats NZ figures show they rose 4.5 percent in the year to Febru...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the RBA hiking the OCR up again amid inflation concerns

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Reserve Bank has increased interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, up to 4.1 percent. This is the second month the RBA has lifted rat...

Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ Head of Communications and Advocacy on the Government's changes to alcohol laws

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's praise for Government's aims to smooth the process for venues to serve alcohol during major televised events like the Rugby World Cup. The bil...

Kerre Woodham: New Zealand's conflict of interest problem

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What I found more outrageous on the internet yesterday was yet another example of this country's propensity for doling out jobs for the boys and indee...

Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the impacts of the Middle East crisis and fuel prices

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is considering its options if petrol prices keep rising, but the head of Freightways is warning people not to panic. The conflict in th...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the third week of the Iran conflict

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The conflict in the Middle East has entered its third week and there's concerns about what it could do to the markets. Iran's still restricting moveme...

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail spending trending upward before Iran conflict

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's hopes the war in Iran doesn't reverse gains in our retail sector by making shipping more expensive.  Stats NZ data shows back-to-back inc...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis urging Kiwis not to panic over fuel shortages

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's yet to make a call on whether New Zealand would ease sanctions on Russian oil, as the Iran war affects shipments. The US has eased so...

Philip Gregan: New Zealand Winegrowers CEO on the Government's proposed changes to alcohol laws

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand Winegrowers are on Cloud Wine over proposed Government changes to alcohol laws. They include allowing licensed premises to meet legal obli...

Nathan Surendran: Wise Response Society chair on what the Middle East crisis will do to fuel supply

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has sparked concerns about global oil shortages, domestic rising petrol and diesel costs, and it's got experts...

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director on Air New Zealand cutting 1100 flights

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One expert has suggested Jetstar won't follow Air New Zealand in cutting upcoming domestic flights. The airline plans to cancel about 1100 flights ove...

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on markets calming down from Middle East conflict shock

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US President's social media posts suggest he's worried about the price of oil, as the US and Israel bombard Iran into an 11th day. More than 1700 ...

Rod Duke: Briscoe Group managing director on the business posting steady result in tough financial year

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The balance sheet is looking strong for Briscoe Group, which managed to score a few goals late in the game.  The retailer's posted record annual ...

Paula O'Kane: Otago University associate professor calls for changes to be made to sick leave

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Public health experts have noticed this latest Covid wave is worsening as fewer Kiwis are getting vaccination boosters and tests, and it's renewed deb...

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Heinz Wattie's shutting down at least three manufacturing facilities

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's predictions Heinz Wattie's won't be the last to shutter operations this year. It's proposing closing three manufacturing facilities in Aucklan...

Maree Tassell: iFindProperty founder on the growing calls to regulate property flippers

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a significant increase in property flippers and it's prompted concerns from experts. One of the country's most prominent buyers' agencies...

Matt Goodson: Salt Funds Management managing director on the markets fluctuating amid Middle East conflict

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stock markets have rebounded and oil prices have dropped below yesterday's forecast, following recent comments from US President Donald Trump. Trump i...

Cynthia Robins: Formerly the Blackball Hilton owner on the pub being forced to remove outdoor seating

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A legendary West Coast pub has removed its popular outdoor seating under threat of a $20,000 fine. It was decided the Formerly the Blackball Hilton's ...

Irene King: aviation commentator on Air New Zealand lifting fares in response to Middle East conflict

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand needs to look at ways to cut costs as the war in the Middle East impacts fuel prices.  The airline's...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the economic impact of the war in Iran

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing concerns about the economic impacts of the war in Iran. Crude oil prices have topped $100 US dollars a barrel for the first time since...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's plan to monitor fuel prices amid Middle East conflict

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is actively monitoring the impact international fuel prices are having on the price we're being asked to pay at the pump. Crude oil pri...

Greg Smith: Generate investment specialist on the economic impact of the Middle East conflict

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The NZX has fallen 3.1 percent as the US and Israeli war on Iran dents people's investment portfolios.  Closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz h...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Middle East conflict's impact on the markets

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's sharemarket has taken a hammering as investors voice concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East. After it resumed trading to...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what investors should be thinking about when it comes to the Middle East crisis

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Punishing strikes continue across the Middle East as Iran retaliates to US-Israeli attacks - with Gulf states busy blocking incoming fire. Israel cont...

Lisa Stewart: Trade Me Head of Marketplace on the company scrapping bank transfers and dropping success fees

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

People will have to pay with cash after a Trade Me sale if they want to avoid a fee. The company's removing its 7.9 percent 'success fee' for casual s...