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US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire before escalation deadline

PM Christopher Luxon criticised US President Donald Trump’s threat that ‘a whole civilisation will die’ if Iran did not heed his demand about re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Lachlan Colquhoun and Brent Edwards Wed, 08 Apr 2026

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Trump says ‘civilisation will die’; Universal Music bid launched

Morning Brew

‘Go get your own oil’, says Trump; Wall Street gains

Morning Brew

Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran; Fed in ‘wait and see’ mode

Morning Brew

Trump postpones Iran strikes; markets rally, oil falls

Morning Brew

Trump targets Nato over Strait of Hormuz; oil prices move higher

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Nats say Labour's 40% increase in goods exports not good enough

More trade missions will be on National’s agenda to lift exports.

Brent Edwards Tue, 10 Oct 2023

Politics

The compromises needed in a centre-right government

ANALYSIS: National and Act would prefer to govern together, without needing New Zealand First’s help.

Brent Edwards Tue, 10 Oct 2023

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Act’s message for the public service

Party would demand better results for ‘hard earned taxpayers’ money’.

Brent Edwards Mon, 09 Oct 2023

Politics

What voting for the different parties might mean for policy

ANALYSIS: Doubts still remain about National’s tax policy and Labour’s plan to take GST off fruit and vegetables.

Brent Edwards Mon, 09 Oct 2023

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The Government’s net worth continues to rise

Net debt as a proportion of GDP was in line with the Budget forecast.

Brent Edwards Thu, 05 Oct 2023

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Treasury remains keen on pricing on-farm emissions

National and Act would scrap the decarbonising industry fund – but a report obtained by NBR under the OIA found emissions-intensive, trade-exposed firms supported the fund and wanted it to go further.