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The conflict in the Middle East has seen oil prices jump - and could mean higher costs at the pump

2 March 2026

The conflict in the Middle East has seen oil prices jump - and could mean higher costs at the pump

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Foodstuffs is again trying to bring its North and South Island operations under one roof - after failing two years ago
	2 Mar: Foodstuffs is again trying to bring its North and South Island operations under one roof - after failing two years ago... more

Job numbers are rising again - but are still down on a year ago
	2 Mar: Job numbers are rising again - but are still down on a year ago... more

A warning Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is in a financially unsustainable position
	2 Mar: A warning Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is in a financially unsustainable position... more

Hopes thousands of rural workers will take advantage of new KiwiSaver changes
	2 Mar: Hopes thousands of rural workers will take advantage of new KiwiSaver changes... more

Women trafficked, kids taught to shoot in PNG's tribal warfare industry
	1 Mar: The proliferation of illegal high-powered guns is fuelling tribal warfare across Papua New Guinea and warlords claim children as young as eight are being trained to carry the weapons.... more

How young people experience school plays a critical role in their mental health
	1 Mar: How young people experience school plays a critical role in their mental health... more

New Zealanders are being asked to join the challenge to raise funds to help families with sick children
	1 Mar: New Zealanders are being asked to join the challenge to raise funds to help families with sick children... more

Bill Clinton tells congressional committee he had 'no idea' about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
	28 Feb: The former US president is being questioned by the House Oversight Committee, which is looking into the US government's handling of the Epstein case.... more

It's been revealed UK supermarket giant Tesco, declined the Finance Minister's invitation for a meeting to discuss the issues in our grocery sector
	28 Feb: It's been revealed UK supermarket giant Tesco, declined the Finance Minister's invitation for a meeting to discuss the issues in our grocery sector... more

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The Crusaders are struggling to understand how Chiefs prop Jared Proffit went unpunished for an alleged tip tackle off the ball on David Havili during Saturday's Super Rugby derby at Hamilton More...

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Basketball:
ANBL basketball great Andrew Gaze believes Breakers assistant coach Judd Flavell deserves a promotion 7:47

Rugby:
The Crusaders are struggling to understand how Chiefs prop Jared Proffit went unpunished for an alleged tip tackle off the ball on David Havili during Saturday's Super Rugby derby at Hamilton 7:47

Motoring:
A Coroner's ruled safer median barriers could have prevented three men dying in an Auckland crash 7:27

Business:
Promising signs when it comes to consumer arrears 7:17

International:
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Law and Order:
A Police scene guard's been in place at a Whangarei property, as officers investigate an unexplained death 4:57

Business:
The conflict in the Middle East has seen oil prices jump - and could mean higher costs at the pump 21:57

International:
Weekend of war: Key moments from the first 48 hours of strikes in the Middle East 21:07

Accident and Emergency:
A man's been taken into custody after armed police attended a family harm callout in Waikato's Parawera, southeast of Te Awamutu 19:07

Cricket:
Black Caps coach Rob Walter is grateful their subcontinent travels at the T20 World Cup are not done yet 18:57

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