Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak tests global health response post-Covid

Infectious disease expert Professor David Hayman is with The Front Page to unpack the outbreak, the evacuation, and whether this really is an unprecedented public health operation.

NZ Herald Live: Judith Collins' valedictory speech in Parliament

The National MP is saying her farewells after a long career.

Watch: Te Pāti Māori co-leaders react to MP plans to start new party

Co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi say the party's Te Tai Tokerau candidate will be chosen soon. Video / Mark Mitchell

Louis Davis takes on Frank Bunce in Celebrity Treasure Island

Content creator Louis Davis took the win against All Blacks legend Frank Bunce and got $5000 for his charity. Video / TVNZ

Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | PM moves to protect high-emission businesses from being sued under the Climate Change Response Act | Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images

Meet Max - the 88-year-old loving life at his job at Pak'nSave Napier

Max has worked at Pak'nSave Napier for the past 18 years and "enjoyed every minute of it". Video / Pak'nSave

Antonov AN-124 takes off from Auckland

The Antonov An-124 arrived yesterday for a private, specialist freight movement. Video / Anna Heath

Chelsea FC v Auckland women's invitational XI launch

Nick Sautner, Desley Simpson and Nick Becker speak at the Chelsea FC v Auckland women's invitational XI launch at Eden Park. Video / Alyse Wright

Watch: Man helps police make arrest after tackling fleeing offender

A member of the public tackled a fleeing offender to the ground, allowing police to take him to custody. Video / NZ Police

Chris Hipkins talks about social media accounts

He says Labour will be running a clean campaign this year. Video / Mark Mitchell

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi on Te Tai Tokerau party

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi spoke at a stand-up on Tuesday.

10 bucket-list items for your next trip to Sydney | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Lorna Riley joins Herald NOW with her top unmissable experiences from Sydney and beyond. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Just how bad is the Auckland Harbour Bridge? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

National minister Chris Bishop explains what's next for Auckland's key connecting bridge. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Saudi Aramco warns oil low, LNG terminal still a go, Bunnings goes big on auto | Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Big oil' warns of mid-June supply crunch if strait stays shut; BusinessDesk reports Cabinet still considering LNG terminal; Bunnings targets Repco & SuperCheap / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Closing the gap: A new plan for rural connectivity in New Zealand | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Gorilla Technology CEO with the latest tech headlines. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The Finance Minister on New Zealand's latest fuel stocks | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains what it would take to reach phase four. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Te Pāti Māori fronts following Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's launch of a new party | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says the media has a responsibility to report accurately. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Cannes Film Festival: Sir Peter Jackson awarded an honorary Palme d’Or | Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Film Commission CEO says it’s previously been given to the likes of Tom Cruise, Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

How much disruption are we about to see on Auckland's harbour bridge? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Construction professor explains why the maintenance is so extensive. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Mixed messages from the oil market: Garth Bray 2degrees wrap | Herald NOW Business

As the CE of Saudi Aramco warns they're running out fast... the message from our leaders is one of reassurance. Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Sport Headlines | Delayed start for proposed NZ20 franchise league and three-day eventer Tim Price's second-place finish at Badminton Horse Trials. | Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Medicinal cannabis company Puro brings sunlight to its production process| Herald NOW Business

Tim Aldridge from Puro on how his New Zealand company is trying to crack the global medicinal cannabis market with outdoor-grown products. Video / Herald NOW Business

Milford Senior Analyst - James Buchnanan on the AI agents

The big US tech companies are on track to spend more than US$1 trillion on AI next year. Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday May 12, 2026

Morning Headlines | Final passengers disembark MV Hondius cruise ship and the Government’s revised fuel response plan | Tuesday May 12, 2026

Kiwi manufacturers hit by falling revenue and tight margins | Herald NOW Business

Unleashed's Jarrod Adam discusses the latest data showing mounting strain on kiwi manufacturers. Video / Herald NOW Business

CSL trades down 21% of its market cap in 25 minutes. Mohandeep Singh - Craig's | Herald NOW Business

Australian listed healthcare stock CSL dived yesterday - from blue chip to bin fire is the judgement from Aussie business press. Video / Herald NOW Business

MetService morning weather update: May 12, 2026

MetService morning weather update: May 12, 2026. Video / MetService

Bunnings New Zealand to expand automotive range, facial recognition tech

Bunnings New Zealand GM Melissa Haines talks to Herald Business journalist Tom Raynel about the category expansion. Video / Dean Purcell

Winston to the rescue

NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan joins The Front Page to talk through the Poll of Poll results, and how Winston Peters could once again be kingmaker come November 7.

PM responds to speculation about a grand coalition

Christopher Luxon says he does not want a grand coalition. Video / Mark Mitchell

Four arrests made and 53 infringement notices issued after West Auckland bicycle event

Police said they were disappointed some participants ignored road safety messages and legislation at the event attended by about 120 riders. Video / PassMe TheBall

Afternoon Headlines | Monday, May 11, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | US-Iran peace talks stall, and housing market downturn | Monday, May 11, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Rotorua Boys’ High School First XV welcomed home

The Rotorua Boys’ High School First XV squad are welcomed back to school after winning the Sanix World Youth Rugby Championship in Japan. Video / Ben Fraser, Kelly Makiha

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Hawaiian-style mansion said to have sold for $40m+

Bayleys, in association with Knight Frank, marketed this big estate at Andersons Cove, 90 minutes north of Auckland. Video / Bayleys

Audi recreates legendary 1934 Auto Union Lucca | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Driven editor David Linklater joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sports panel: Phoenix, Auckland FC and cricket | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Herald sport deputy editor Cam McMillan and Herald sports journalist Chris Reive discuss the weekend’s biggest sports stories. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Could the coalition take out this year's election? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The daily panel unpacks today's headlines. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Earthquake to Australian politics': Historic win for right-wing party One Nation | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Nine News political editor Charles Croucher reveals why the Liberals are losing support. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Check the conditions': | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Dramatic river rescue prompts warning from officials. Video / Ryan Bridge Today