Govt eases fuel rules to allow Australian‑spec petrol and diesel
The Government has temporarily eased fuel rules to allow petrol and diesel refined for Australia to be sold in New Zealand as it looks to reduce the risk of supply disruptions.…
Domestic airfare caps to be lifted from March 23
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) will lift temporary domestic airfare caps effective March 23, following the stabilisation of flight operations and capacity restoration, sources said. These restrictions were originally…
Major fire blaze at automotive shop in Ponsonby
Ponsonby Automotive was damaged by the fire. Photo: Lucy Xia A major fire at an automotive shop in the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby has been extinguished. Acting Assistant Commander Kenton…
Fuel stations run out again, Luxon warns NZ preparing for ‘prolonged’ Iran conflict
Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as petrol prices rises amid fears of rapidly jumping prices and potential shortages. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher…
Interest rates are rising, so what’s the best strategy now?
Banks are moving interest rates higher, but the right term to pick depends a lot on how you think the economy will fare through the rest of this year. BNZ…
‘We’re ready to act’: NZ is preparing for fuel disruption, says Nicola Willis
Fuel talk is heating up — but the message right now is: don’t panic. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says New Zealand currently has about 50 days’ worth of fuel on…
Petrol price could hit $4, economists warn
It’s feasible that petrol prices could reach $4 a litre, economists say. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil prices, taking petrol prices with them. Over March,…
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Domestic airfares up 10.6% in year to February
Domestic airfares increased in price 10.6% in the year to February 2026, according to the latest figures released by Stats NZ. International air travel meanwhile is up 1.8% over the…
Govt flags potential cost of living relief, no fuel tax cut amid Iran war
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government was prepared to offer targeted cost-of-living support if petrol prices keep climbing due to the Middle East conflict, but has ruled out cutting…
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New Zealand costume designer Kate Hawley has taken home the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for the film Frankenstein.
Accepting the award from former Vogue editor Anna Wintour and actress Anne Hathaway, Hawley paid tribute to the team behind her work, thanking the Academy for recognising what she described…
Winston Peters condemn departing Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has weighed in on the resignation of the Fonterra chief executive, saying his departure was expected after the sale of “iconic Kiwi dairy brands”…
Gull stations run out of fuel as petrol hits $3 a litre mark
Several Gull petrol stations have run dry for the second time in three days, as motorists worry about rising prices and supplies. By Pretoria Gordon for RNZ Petrol (91) has…
Exports and Tourism Surge as Economy Gains Momentum-Christopher Luxon
New Zealand’s trade and tourism sectors continue to go from strength to strength, driving billions into the economy. New figures show tourism spending reached $46.6 billion in the year to…
Historic milestone: VOC Port handles 147 windmill blades from a single vessel, the highest in India
VO Chidambaranar Port Authority has achieved a new milestone in renewable energy cargo by handling 147 windmill blades and accessories. This marks the highest volume of windmill blades handled in…
PM Modi, Finland President call for doubling bilateral trade by 2030
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finland President Alexander Stubb have called on the business communities of both countries to tap the opportunities created by the landmark India-EU Free Trade Agreement,…
Trade Me drops success fee, Facebook ‘snapping at its heels’
Trade Me is removing success fees for casual sellers, in a move that one marketing expert says is probably a response to the growing power of Facebook Marketplace. Sellers have…
India monitering West Asia airspace situation amid escalating tension
India is continuously monitoring the evolving airspace situation in parts of West Asia and its impact on international flight operations. 1,221 flights by Indian carriers and 388 flights by foreign…
Survey Reveals Investors Pulling Back from Property – And Questions Rise Over Aussie Bank Profits | Inside Economics
A fresh survey shows Australian investors pulling back from housing markets as affordability pressures, higher borrowing costs, and regulatory scrutiny temper demand. At the same time, banks are posting solid…
Civil Aviation Ministry monitors Middle East airspace situation; IndiGo plans 10 special flights from Jeddah
The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the evolving airspace situation in parts of the Middle East and its impact on international flight operations, with airlines undertaking calibrated adjustments…
Indian Railways manages Holi rush, facilitates millions of passengers
Indian Railways successfully managed the festive travel rush for Holi, sending millions of people home with special arrangements. The Northern Railways zone facilitated 14 lakh (1.4 million) passengers in five…
SpiceJet cancels 87 flights amid West Asia tensions: Source
SpiceJet has cancelled as many as 87 flights on Monday, including 37 departures and 50 arrivals at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, as UAE airspace closures continue to disrupt flight…
The New Zealand share market has opened sharply lower following the latest conflict in the Middle East.
A generic image of the NZX (file photo). (Source: 1News) The benchmark NZX50 opened down 1%, before extending its losses to be down 1.3% mid-morning.Market heavyweights Auckland Airport, Fisher &…
IndiGo assures clear communication on flight adjustments amid Middle Eastern airspace closure
IndiGo on Sunday issued a travel advisory assuring passengers of its commitment to safety after most of the countries in the Middle East closed their airspace in view of the…
Indian Railways sanctions key capacity and connectivity projects worth Rs. 871 crore to accelerate infrastructure modernisation
Continuing its transformative push to build a future-ready, high-capacity rail network, Indian Railways has sanctioned a series of strategic infrastructure projects across Northern, Southern and Eastern Railway zones. These projects…