Home / New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday May 14, 2026NZ Herald14 May, 2026 03:07 AMSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday May 14, 2026
Ryan Bridge TODAYSynlait churns leaders, Air NZ burns cash, and US markets love Cerebras - so far | Ryan Bridge TODAYSynlait board seeks a seventh CEO in 5 years and an independent director. Will Air NZ need a cap raise? Cerebras soars almost 70% on Nasdaq listing. / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch14 May 07:58 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYSports talk: The one controversial All Whites pick | Ryan Bridge TODAYHerald football reporter Michael Burgess and sports editor Winston Aldworth debate the worth of having veteran Tommy Smith in the World Cup squad. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch14 May 07:57 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYYour weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats | Ryan Bridge TODAYMetService's Heather Keats reveals how the weather is looking where you are, Friday, May 15. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch14 May 07:57 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYAir New Zealand's boss talks $400m loss, redundancies and fuel prices | Ryan Bridge TODAYNikhil Ravishankar reveals what's next for the airline following grim financial results. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch14 May 07:28 PM
Herald NOW BusinessInstitute of Financial Professionals gala awards - Garth Bray 2Degrees Wrap | Herald NOW Business"The bottom line is still profit and loss, but to get from good to great to excellent, leaders need to be thinking about a lot more than just the P&L." Video | Herald NOW BusinessWatch14 May 07:25 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYChina's leader hails US relations, warns Trump on Taiwan | Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ China Council executive director explains what's to come after the high stakes meeting. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch14 May 07:16 PM
Herald NOW BusinessKiwi card game challenger eyes $100m with Flesh and Blood | Herald NOW BusinessHerald Now Business host Garth Bray discusses Legend Story Studios' plans to build a global card game powerhouse. Video | Herald NOW BusinessWatch14 May 07:12 PM
Herald NOW BusinessGlobal rates still drive NZ borrowing costs | Herald NOW BusinessCraigs Investment Partners' Andrew Ede discusses how global interest rates continue to shape NZ's rates outlook. Video | Herald NOW BusinessWatch14 May 07:03 PM
SportNZ Herald Sport Headlines | Friday May 15, 2026Sport Headlines | Erika Fairweather breaks her own 200-metre freestyle record and Luke Metcalf signs three-year NRL league deal with the Dragons | Friday May 15, 2026Watch14 May 06:58 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday May 15, 2026Morning Headlines | US and China leaders promise to play nice and Air New Zealand continues to see impacts of Iran war | Friday May 15, 2026Watch14 May 06:52 PM
Herald NOW BusinessSynlait CEO resigns as company names acting successor | Herald NOW BusinessBusinessDesk's Riley Kennedy discusses Synlait's leadership reset. Video | Herald NOW BusinessWatch14 May 06:50 PM
Herald NOW BusinessAir NZ downgrade: Disappointing, but reflects difficult external pressures | Herald NOW Business... that said, the situation raises broader questions around management decision‑making and capital allocation. Rickey Ward - Jb Were. Video | Herald NOW BusinessWatch14 May 06:42 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: May 15, 2026MetService morning weather update: May 15, 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch14 May 06:15 PM
BusinessIcehouse Ventures lands key backer for its new, $150m Growth Fund IIICEO Robbie Paul on Fund I and II's hits and misses and the 2026 landscape facing his company's latest effort.Watch14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNurses say stroke patients left in wet beds as chronic understaffing exposedForty nurses and healthcare assistants signed a letter warning of danger to patients. Video / Anna HeathWatch14 May 05:00 PM
SportAll Whites World Cup squad: Analysing the final squadThere were few surprises but a couple of interesting calls as coach Darren Bazeley named his final 26-man squad. Video / Sylvie WhinrayWatch14 May 08:41 AM
PoliticsWestern Bay of Plenty city and regional deal signedThe Government has signed a city and regional deal with the Western Bay of Plenty. Video / Bijou JohnsonWatch14 May 05:29 AM
New ZealandBridge or tunnel? Auckland’s second harbour crossing decision loomsUniversity of Auckland senior lecturer in urban planning, Dr Timothy Welch is with The Front Page to unpack the politics, the planning, and the choices ahead.Watch14 May 04:55 AM
New ZealandGabriel Medina looks ahead to the World Surf League event in RaglanThree-time world champion Gabrial Medina comes into the event at Raglan's Manu Bay as world No 1.Watch14 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday May 14, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday May 14, 2026Watch14 May 03:07 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis speaks on Chris Hipkins' comments about Aucklanders' views on Covid-19 lockdownsThe Labour leader said the city's residents have turned their minds to the future. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 May 02:32 AM
New ZealandPolice relaunch appeal into 1991 cold casePolice renew appeals into the 1991 disappearance of Andrew MaakaWatch13 May 11:45 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speak to mediaChris Hipkins and speak to mediaWatch13 May 09:20 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYWill Tommy Smith get a world cup call up? | Ryan Bridge TODAYNewstalk ZB football commentator Jason Pine runs us through his predicted 26-man All Whites world cup squad, and the names to watch globally. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch13 May 09:08 PM
New ZealandPhilippines gunfireShots heard at Philippine Senate as lawmaker wanted by ICC holds out. Video / AFPWatch13 May 08:57 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYImmigration: Is it really a problem here? | Ryan Bridge TODAYThe daily panel, BBM Motivation's Dave Letele and Parenting specialist Jo Robertson, discuss the headlines of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch13 May 08:42 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYExploring Auckland's 338 bona fide mansions | Ryan Bridge TODAYOneRoof's Catherine Smith joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch13 May 08:33 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYWhy Kiwi beef and lamb farms are expecting to double profits this season | Ryan Bridge TODAYBusinessDesk's Riley Kennedy tells Herald NOW just how much our red meat industry is benefiting from the US supply shortage. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch13 May 08:19 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAY'Bunch of wet wipes': Judith Collins reminisces on her 'talofa' comment | Ryan Bridge TODAYThe former National minister on stepping away from politics after 24 years. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch13 May 08:06 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYWhere's $2.2billion extra Crown capex going? Who just got smashed by Aus budget? | Ryan Bridge TODAYBudget 2028 to boost capital spending allowance to $5.7b with defence and energy security high priorities, plus CBA share prices drops 10.4%. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch13 May 07:48 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYTrump arrives in Beijing for state visit | Ryan Bridge TODAYJournalist and author Anna Fifield speaks with Ryan Bridge about Trump’s visit to China. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch13 May 07:37 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYWill the Government sell Kiwibank? Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains | Ryan Bridge TODAYNicola Willis talks Kiwibank, immigration plans and KiwiSaver changes. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch13 May 07:29 PM
Herald NOW BusinessPublic service spending on employee assistance programmes (EAP) shoots up| Herald NOW Business12 agencies spent more than $25 million on EAP since the Government cut thousands of jobs in the public sector. Garth Bray - 2 Degrees wrap. Video| Herald NOW BusinessWatch13 May 07:24 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYIt misses the point: Former Act Party leader on their new immigration crackdown | Ryan Bridge TODAYRichard Prebble says immigration is not a disease, it's a symptom of New Zealand's failing domestic policy. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch13 May 07:17 PM
Herald NOW BusinessAI hesitation affecting productivity. Tech with 2 Degrees| Herald NOW BusinessThe real barrier isn’t the tech falling over, it’s our hesitation, low trust and fear of getting it wrong. Peter Griffin - The Business of Tech Podcast. Video| Herald NOW BusinessWatch13 May 07:14 PM
Herald NOW BusinessGovernment says no cash to splash in this year's Budget | Herald NOW BusinessLuxon says stability not spending is the focus in this year's Budget - Katie Bradford takes a closer look. Video| Herald NOW BusinessWatch13 May 07:03 PM
Herald NOW BusinessInside New Zealand's Innovation Challenge | Herald NOW BusinessThe Commerce Commission's Anne Callinan discusses how innovation and disruption are reshaping competition in New Zealand Video| Herald NOW BusinessWatch13 May 06:51 PM
Herald NOW BusinessInflation concerns creeping back into markets - Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Barr.| Herald NOW BusinessThis has been pressuring local interest rates higher. Market pricing for RBNZ has climbed up from about a 30% chance of a hike in May to just under 50%. Video| Herald NOW BusinessWatch13 May 06:45 PM
Herald NOW BusinessMetService morning weather update: May 14, 2026MetService morning weather update: May 14, 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch13 May 06:31 PM
