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12 September 2026

Why officials are 'reasonably confident' of avoiding fuel supply shocks

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

Why officials are 'reasonably confident' of avoiding fuel supply shocks

MBIE’s Iain Cossar explains why that’s the case, given the country is "probably one of the most exposed to a Hormuz closure".

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Alexander Zverev has powered into the US Open final, capitalising on what has been labelled a ‘tennis recession’. The German’s run to the championship match came as observers warned of a downturn in the sport, a blunt assessment that some say is hard to dispute. 7NEWS Sport reported the stark view and noted growing frustration among followers: the brutal observation is arguably spot on but fans have had enough. That dissatisfaction has become part of the backdrop to this year’s tournament, even as players like Zverev advance to the last round. Zverev’s progression underlines how individual performances can dominate headlines amid wider debate over the state of professional tennis.

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Fan frustration with the state of the sport may affect public engagement and how future tournaments are discussed.

Source: 7NEWS SportOriginal source