Middle East war shocks fragile New Zealand economy

The Middle East shock has had both positive and negative implications for New Zealand businesses as economists warn about the risks if the Iran war drags on for months.

BNZ chief economist Mike Jones is taking everything US President Donald Trump says with a grain of salt. “I've long since given

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Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 07 Apr 2026

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