Christopher Lyuxon was facing questions about Iran, fuel prices and National's poll numbers at the weekly post-Cabinet media conference. Photo: ScreenshotPrime Minister Christopher Luxon says he's gravely concerned about the conflict in the Middle East as it hits the six-week mark. The prime minister was facing questions about Iran, fuel prices and National's poll numbers at the weekly post-Cabinet media conference. It follows an eventful week in politics, including the latest Taxpayers' Union/Curia poll put National slightly up but still below 30 percent. Fuel prices have continued to surge, with no sign yet the US, Israel and Iran will stop fighting - US President Donald Trump instead threatening to take out civilian infrastructure and send the country to "hell".

Source: Otago Daily Times April 07, 2026 05:10 UTC