MetService morning weather update: May 11, 2026

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

Hungarian dancing minister in action

Attendees include the incoming Health Minister Zsolt Hegedus, who went viral for his dancing on the night of the country's April election. Video \ AFP

Forsyth Barr sharemarket outlook | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Forsyth Barr senior analyst Aaron Ibbotson on the market outlook. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Rolleston 1940's - 2020's

The evolution of Rolleston through aerial photos, from the 1940's until the 2020's.

Rocket Lab's Sir Peter Beck cuts pay to $1, Fonterra fighting for NZ milk supply | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Rocket Lab share price blasted up 34% on US$200m Q1 revenue; Richard Allen wants a bigger Fonterra, more NZ supply, more share in Southeast Asia. / Ryan Bridge Today

'Form goes out the window': Phoenix can win A-League grand final | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Newstalk ZB host Jason Pine says the Wellington Phoenix women have made history by making the final, and they have a genuine chance of going one better. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Nigel Farage thinks he's on track to win the next general election | Ryan Bridge TODAY

UK political scientist Philip Cowley thinks Sir Keir Starmer will survive this week as PM, but not until the next general election. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The floor is lava and standing still is not an option. Garth Bray 2degrees wrap | Herald NOW Busines

We’ve been getting a sharp lesson in supply chain economics from the Iran war, and a jolt to strengthen our alliances while we navigate the constraints. Video / Herald NOW Business

Can NZ follow Singapore’s success path? Business commentator Fran O'Sullivan | Herald NOW Business

Singapore is one model for central government reorganisation. Fewer departments, better financial analysis, more AI. Video / Herald NOW Business

Poll of polls: Coalition strong despite Luxon's leadership wobbles | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan joins Herald NOW to unpack the latest Poll of Polls results. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Live updates on the Middle East conflict from Dubai | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The brittle ceasefire is under strain following strikes in the region, Natasha Turak reports. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Ryan Bridge: NZ isolation exposes and shields | Ryan Bridge TODAY

How is New Zealand placed internationally? Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Live: Christopher Luxon in the studio with Mike Hosking

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking in the studio. Video / Newstalk ZB

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday May 11, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Fresh election poll released, Govt to scrap free final year of tertiary study | Monday May 11, 2026

Fonterra's new CE had been eyeing the role for a year | Herald NOW Business

Richard Allen outlines his plans for Fonterra to BusinessDesk's Riley Kennedy. Video / Herald NOW Business

Rocket Lab soars on record results. Shane Solly - Harbour Asset Management. | Herald NOW Business

Rocket Lab shares blasted up 34% on Friday to a record high of US$105.47 after the company delivered record Q1 revenue of $200.3 million. Video / Herald NOW Business

MetService morning weather update: May 11, 2026

MetService morning weather update: May 11, 2026. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Motu Research poll of polls

NZ Herald Political Editor Thomas Coughlan explains what the Herald Motu Research poll of polls is and the results from the first poll. Video / NZ Herald

The mortgage mistakes that could cost you thousands

Adam Clark from Squirrel Mortgages joins The Prosperity Project to talk about the financial habits that can cost you hundreds of thousands over the life of a loan.

Phoenix women book historic A-League grand final spot

The Wellington side beat the Brisbane Roar 2-0  in extra time to book a historic A-League grand final spot. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Sunday May 10, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Sunday May 10, 2026 US and Iran peace talks are yet to make headway. The passengers on the hantavirus cruise ship are set to quarantine for weeks.

ICE, ICE, BABY! Icehouse marks 25 years | Herald NOW Business

Herald NOW Business host Garth Bray talks with Olivia Blaylock of The Icehouse, Robbie Paul of Icehouse Ventures, and Danny Tomsett, founder of AI digital humans company UneeQ.

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Sunday, 10 May, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday May 2, 2026. Alleged sex attack involving player after Eden Park Fifa match. Hantavirus cruise passengers set to disembark. Video / NZ Herald

Hurricanes blitz Moana Pasifika 50-17

The Hurricanes continued their assault on their Super Rugby Pacific rivals, running out to a 50-17 win over Moana Pasifika at North Harbour Stadium. Video / Sky Sport

Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC - Trailer

A documentary following Jack Johnson's journey from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician. Video / jackjohnsonmusic

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, 9th May, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, May 9, 2026. Raw sewage spilt in Wellington's south coast after rain overnight. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, May 9, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, May 9, 2026. US hopeful Iran will send a proposal today to 'try and end the war'. Weather related disruptions across the country.

"Assault" by bouncers at Canterbury pub under investigation

A teenage punter was allegedly assaulted by bouncers at a pub in Lincoln, Canterbury, this week.

Stolen daughters and families left broken

Daughters of the Bamboo Grove is a book that examines how state policy reshaped private life, family structure and identity in China. Author Barbara Demick joins The Front Page.