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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Generic plane. Air New Zealand at Wellington airport. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Air New Zealand has suspended its earning guidance amid what it calls unprecedented volatility in global jet fuel markets. The airline expects a meaningful impact on its second half earnings. After implementing initial fare changes, it says it may ... <a title="Air NZ suspends earning guidance amid global jet fuel markets volatilty" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/air-nz-suspends-earning-guidance-amid-global-jet-fuel-markets-volatilty/" aria-label="Read more about Air NZ suspends earning guidance amid global jet fuel markets volatilty">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The SuperGold card was designed to help offset the high cost of living, which statistically hit NZ’s seniors harder than other groups. RNZ / Kim Baker-Wilson SuperGold Card holders are finding it difficult to cash-in on weekly supermarket discounts with a mish-mash of locations, leaving some regions missing out entirely with ... <a title="‘Grey washing’: SuperGold Card discounts skip entire regions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/grey-washing-supergold-card-discounts-skip-entire-regions/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Grey washing’: SuperGold Card discounts skip entire regions">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand there were 49 days’ worth of petrol, 54 of diesel and 50 of jet fuel in New Zealand at the start of this month. File photo. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson New Zealand could make its fuel supplies last about three to four weeks if supply was completely cut off. Ministry ... <a title="How much fuel does NZ have – and what happens if we run out?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/how-much-fuel-does-nz-have-and-what-happens-if-we-run-out/" aria-label="Read more about How much fuel does NZ have – and what happens if we run out?">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists drive past a plume of smoke rising from a reported Iranian strike in the industrial district of Doha, 1 March 2026. MAHMUD HAMS / AFP A worst of worlds scenario for consumers is how one economist is describing the dual effects of the Middle East conflict on both inflation and ... <a title="War on the wallet: Iran conflict a ‘worst of worlds’ scenario" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/war-on-the-wallet-iran-conflict-a-worst-of-worlds-scenario/" aria-label="Read more about War on the wallet: Iran conflict a ‘worst of worlds’ scenario">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Economist Shamubeel Eaqub said there would be a wider inflation effect for New Zealand, beyond the increase in petrol prices that has already begun. Screengrab / Facebook New Zealand’s economy is on a “precipice”, one economist says, as the country faces increasing pressure as a result of war in Iran. The ... <a title="NZ economy ‘on precipice’ as markets wobble, oil price rises" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/nz-economy-on-precipice-as-markets-wobble-oil-price-rises/" aria-label="Read more about NZ economy ‘on precipice’ as markets wobble, oil price rises">Read more</a>
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March 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Almost one in two large businesses were successfully attacked by cybercriminals in the last year. Unsplash / RNZ AI-empowered cybercriminals are attacking businesses at unprecedented speeds with more than 80 percent of phishing emails containing AI-generated content that is difficult to detect. Kordia’s 10th annual New Zealand Business Cyber Security Report ... <a title="One in two large businesses successfully attacked by cybercriminals in last year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/one-in-two-large-businesses-successfully-attacked-by-cybercriminals-in-last-year/" aria-label="Read more about One in two large businesses successfully attacked by cybercriminals in last year">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Dan Cook Do petrol prices rise faster when oil increases, than they fall when it drops? A number of motorists have got in touch with RNZ over the weekend, complaining that it appears that when the price of oil rises, petrol companies respond quickly with higher fuel prices. But ... <a title="‘Rockets and feathers’ effect: The phenomenon behind soaring gas prices" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/rockets-and-feathers-effect-the-phenomenon-behind-soaring-gas-prices/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Rockets and feathers’ effect: The phenomenon behind soaring gas prices">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Duane Emeny, chief operating officer of Air Chathams. Sharon Brettkelly Airlines may have to cut the number of flights as they grapple with the soaring price of aviation fuel, according to the boss of a New Zealand airline. The chief executive of Air Chathams says the rising cost of oil is ... <a title="Airlines may look to cut flights as fuel prices soar, airline boss says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/airlines-may-look-to-cut-flights-as-fuel-prices-soar-airline-boss-says/" aria-label="Read more about Airlines may look to cut flights as fuel prices soar, airline boss says">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Freight was being disrupted due to the conflict in Iran. (File photo) Bryan Crump A freight company is warning New Zealand faces sharply higher freight prices, rising living costs, and months‑long delivery delays as the impact of the Iran conflict spreads through global supply chains. Rocket Freight said local road transport ... <a title="Iran conflict sparks freight chaos: New Zealand faces soaring costs and months‑long delays" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/iran-conflict-sparks-freight-chaos-new-zealand-faces-soaring-costs-and-months-long-delays/" aria-label="Read more about Iran conflict sparks freight chaos: New Zealand faces soaring costs and months‑long delays">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Amendment: This article has been updated to reflect a clarification by the Commerce Commission. The High Court has penalised two companies $420,000 over an acquisition that substantially lessened competition in the wood shavings market. The Commerce Commission filed proceedings against Alderson Logistics and associated company Supa Shavings, over the acquisition of ABS ... <a title="Fine handed down after acquisition of wood shavings company lessened competition" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/fine-handed-down-after-acquisition-of-wood-shavings-company-lessened-competition/" aria-label="Read more about Fine handed down after acquisition of wood shavings company lessened competition">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZX sign RNZ / Angus Dreaver New Zealand and Asian share markets have tumbled as concerns mount about over the war in the Middle East and its impact on the world economy. The benchmark NZX 50 fell 3 percent in mid-Monday afternoon trading, while across the Tasman, the ASX 200 fell ... <a title="Asian and New Zealand share markets tumble" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/asian-and-new-zealand-share-markets-tumble/" aria-label="Read more about Asian and New Zealand share markets tumble">Read more</a>
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March 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / Tara Clark The Commerce Commission says suppliers are scared to speak up about how they’re treated by supermarkets, so it’s running an anonymous survey to capture their experiences. The commission’s first survey, held in 2024, revealed suppliers felt they had limited ability to negotiate with the big players. Commerce ... <a title="Anonymous survey for supermarket suppliers too scared to speak out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/09/anonymous-survey-for-supermarket-suppliers-too-scared-to-speak-out/" aria-label="Read more about Anonymous survey for supermarket suppliers too scared to speak out">Read more</a>
