Economy
Prices expected to shoot up as Iran conflict continues
The death toll in Iran has reportedly exceeded 1000, conflict continues in the Middle East. The strikes have pushed up the price of brent crude oil but more than 18 percent in the past week as the… Audio
Air NZ is in the red while rivals soar
The national carrier is caught in turbulent skies, with grounded planes, global conflict, and growing criticism from politicians and passengers
How NZ supply chains are being thrown into chaos
Explainer - The war raging in the Middle East is disrupting supply chains, but what exactly does that mean? Audio
Does Middle East conflict have potential to disrupt NZ exports?
New Zealand's Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Nathan Guy spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Demand for high-end homes may outstrip supply
Demand may outstrip housing supply when it comes to the wealthy foreign investors keen to come to New Zealand under the so-called golden visa. Sarah Wood, chief executive of realestate.co.nz spoke to… Audio
US betting markets under scrutiny following Iran attack bets
Prediction markets are under scrutiny in the US, following suspicion of insider knowledge of classified events. Betting platform Polymarket showed six new accounts placed bets the day before the… Audio
Why Air NZ is in the red while rivals soar
Our national carrier is flying through turbulent skies, with grounded planes, global conflict, and growing criticism from politicians and passengers Audio
'Our tax system isn't fair': Rise in inequality being felt
Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa director Gareth Hughes said there is deep unease about how the economy is handling challenges like housing and the cost of living. Audio
A gold mine, a giant company and a community divided
Central Otago is sitting on a gold mine that may be worth billions, but tensions are simmering.
Kiwis support more taxes on ultra-rich, new poll shows
Half of New Zealanders also agreed that billionaires shouldn't exist while people still struggled with basic necessities like housing, food and healthcare.
A gold mine, an Australia mining giant, and a community divided
Central Otago is sitting on a gold mine that may be worth billions, but the decision of whether to dig has tensions simmering. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 March 2026
The US death toll rises to six, and three American fighter jets fall from the sky in friendly fire. Iran's casualties total more than 500, as Donald Trump refuses to rule out boots on the ground in… Audio
Warnings over implications of Iran war on NZ trade
The US-Israeli war on Iran could have huge implications for New Zealand trade and for our energy consumption and pricing. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
NZ exports face uncertainty amid Middle East conflict
New Zealand is just about to head into peak export season, but now the country's dairy, red meat, and horticulture industries are among those bracing for impact as strikes continue in the Middle East… Audio
