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Dawn Chorus: Iran to block Strait for months
'Get ready for US$200/barrel oil prices,' Iran warns as its starts mining Strait of Hormuz; Homeless in Northland have to wait 826 days for Housing…
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Dawn Chorus: NZ's fuel fate in South Korea's hands
South Korea, which provides 48% of NZ's fuel imports, may ban all refined fuel exports; Castalia report sees 1% GDP hit from 50% cut in fuel imports…
Mar 10
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Dawn Chorus: Treasury warns of stagflationary hit
Treasury says NZ to grow 0.2%-0.4% slower than pre-Iran war forecasts, while inflation may be 0.5%-1.0% higher; Oil slips off highs overnight after G7…
Mar 9
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Dawn Chorus: Will the fuel tax hikes actually happen?
Big question in election year is: will the 18c/litre of fuel tax hikes set for 2027 & 2028 actually happen?; Petrol to rise over $3/litre & $2.50/litre…
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9:48
Dawn Chorus: Luxon clings on as inflation shock looms
Luxon won't resign after poll shock; Oil over US$90/bbl overnight; Petrol over NZ$3/l in some areas; Freight cost warning after diesel rises 44c/l; Pak…
Mar 6
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Dawn Chorus: National slumps to 28%
Curia poll due today to show National down from 31% to 28%, the lowest level since Bridges and Collins; Luxon leadership talk returns; Jet fuel prices…
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