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New numbers reveal an updated outlook on New Zealand's economic recovery | Herald NOW

Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold tells Herald NOW that NZ's long-awaited economic recovery is delayed, but not cancelled, as Iran conflict continues. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

How close are we to WWIII? Intelligence expert weighs in | Herald NOW

Professor Anthony Glees warns governments must either send troops to the Middle East, or risk serious economic fallout. Video / Herald NOW

Are fuel companies ripping you off? | Herald NOW

Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says New Zealand needs to increase its fuel storage capacity. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Stew Hamilton CEO Mercury NZ | Herald NOW

Mercury Energy powered up its new geothermal generator near Taupo. Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Why are NZ fuel prices increasing so much?

Headlines: Grocery items increase, new gift card rules: minimum expiry date 3 years, and why are NZ fuel prices increasing so much?

2degrees Business wrap | Herald NOW

Garth Bray talks about how the price of war is starting to impact local businesses on Herald NOW's 2degrees business wrap. Video / Herald NOW Business

Fran O'Sullivan Herald Business Commentator | Herald NOW

Calls out an easy off ramp for Trump in the Iran crisis plus what China's slowdown would mean for NZ. Video / Herald NOW Business

Bridgewest Ventures' $100 million tech fund | Herald NOW

Bridgewest Ventures CEO have secured $55million of $100 million fund to invest in Kiwi deep tech. Video / Herald NOW Business

Shane Solly Harbour Asset Management | Herald NOW

On the markets, oil price volatility, what an RBA rate hike could mean for NZ. Video / Herald NOW Business

Sport Headlines | Thursday, March 16, 2026

Sport Headlines | Adam Hall has secured silver in the slalom standing of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics, Liam Lawson takes seventh in Chinese Grand Prix.

MetService morning weather update: March 16

MetService morning weather update: March 16. Video / MetService

How parents can back up financial education at home

Yasmin Frazer of Sorted in Schools talks to Nadine Higgins on The Prosperity Project about financial literacy in schools.

Child dies and three Injured in East Tamaki Collision

Serious Crash Unit is investigating the scene at the intersection of Smales Road and Te Irirangi Drive, East Tamaki following a three vehicle crash. Video / NZ Herald.

Footage shows the aftermath of a bus accident

Emergency services were at the scene after the bus crashed into a traffic light. Video / Supplied

Large pod of dolphins spotted in Wellington's Houghton Bay

A large pod of dolphins was seen in Wellington on Sunday afternoon, delighting onlookers. Video / Bruce Trevarthen

Wellington Pride

More than 100 Wellingtonians marched along the waterfront to mark the 40th anniversary of Wellington Pride, the longest running pride festival in New Zealand.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | US Marines moved to Middle East, Israel strikes kill 800 in Lebanon

NZ Herald Morning News Update | US Marines moved to Middle East, Israel strikes kill 800 in Lebanon, one dead in crash near Whanganui Airport. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: US bombs Iran's Kharg Island

President Donald Trump posted footage on Truth Social stating the US had heavily bombed targets on the island, which handles almost all of Iran's crude exports. Video / AFP

Shane Kereama: Surviving abuse in state care

Shane Kereama was abused in state care. Now 56, he is sharing his story because he wants to help others – especially men struggling with the aftermath of abuse. Video / Joe Allison

Z Manu World Champs Auckland

Z Manu World Champs Auckland: Results, winners and biggest splashes. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Car wreckers fire in Ngongotahā

Firefighters are responding to a fire at a car wreckers in Ngongotahā near Rotorua. Video / Supplied

Love Is Blind's Alex Henderson on his connection New Zealand

Henderson (Ngāruahine) got his tā moko while visiting Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Wellington's Central Library reopens after $217M upgrade

Thousands of Wellingtonians flocked to the revitalised library, which reopened today after seven years closed for quake strengthening and upgrades. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Iran warfare capabilities 'misjudged', Gulf states hit by strikes

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Iran warfare capabilities 'misjudged', Gulf states hit by strikes, Greyhound racers seek compensation. Video / NZ Herald

Isabella Bolton talking about skiing in Canada

Isabella Bolton talks about skiing in Canada. The video was played at the service for Isabella after her death in an avalanche in Japan in 2024. Video / Jane Broughton

Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson on toddlers being killed by blinds

Scott Simpson has asked MBIE officials to report back to him on what happens overseas. Video / Mark Mitchell

Middle East conflict wrap: 13 March 2026

Iran’s new Supreme Leader makes first statement since taking power, vows vengeance. Video / AFP / Supplied

How to make Wattie’s tomato sauce (1940/ recipe)

Conor Mertens making tomato sauce at home. Video / Conor Mertens

From carless days to EV push: The fuel crunch options on the table

Transport commentator and Greater Auckland director Matt Lowrie is with The Front Page to break down carless days, and what other options there are as petrol continues to rise.

Young man violently kicks Tauranga delivery van in intersection outburst

A witness said the boy was allegedly driving an electric scooter recklessly on the road before the incident. Video / Supplied

MetService severe weather update: March 13, 2026

MetService severe weather update: Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast.

MetService afternoon weather update: March 13, 2026

MetService afternoon weather update: A wetter end to Friday, drier tomorrow.

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday March 13, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Government weighs up options for addressing volatile oil prices and the Oscars are placed on high alert | Friday March 13, 2026

Inside Auckland’s rough sleeper wake-up call

How the council's compliance wardens balance homeless wake-ups with helping hands. Video / Michael Craig

Hamilton chicken shop targeted by machete-wielding robbers

Two masked men stormed in to Chicken Wicken in Hillcrest, one armed with a machete while the other appeared to take off with the cash register. Video / Supplied

Iran's new supreme leader vows for unrelenting war in first public message

Iran's new supreme leader ordered the vital Strait of Hormuz oil shipping lane to remain closed on March 12, Video / NZ Herald

From celebrity chef to manu contestant: Peter Gordon in the Z Manu World Champs

Internationally acclaimed chef, Peter Gordon is popping a manu at the world champs this weekend. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Media Insider: Crusaders training scuffle leads to restricted media access

Editor-at-large Shayne Currie joins herald NOW with the latest news from within the media industry. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Should we have carless days?| Herald NOW

Parenting expert Jo Robertson and The Elephant co-host Mark Crysell discuss the issues of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Oil supply disruptions yet to hit NZ, but they’re coming, plus Wattie's US owner in trouble

Last tankers bound for Singapore refineries before the Gulf closed have reached port, Red Sea and Oman Gulf terminals open, Kraft Heinz in the red, and it’s not ketchup.