NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 21, 2026

House in Ranui catches fire after freak laundry accident

The aftermath of a fire in Ranui after a pile of clothes went up in flames. Video / Supplied

The moment Rory McIlroy seals second straight Masters crown

The Northern Irishman is the first man to defend his title since 2002. Video / Sky Sport

Does NZ have a townhouse oversupply problem? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chris Bishop joins the show following the Government's new deal with Auckland City Council. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Warriors break Storm losing streak | Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald journalists Christopher Reive and Alex Powell discuss the Warriors, Black Ferns, Carlos Ulberg and the Masters. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Your Monday market update with Forsyth Barr | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Investment strategist Zoe Wallis provides your Monday markets update. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ryan Bridge on Cyclone Vaianu: The risk of over-hyping bad weather | Ryan Bridge TODAY

New Zealand's biggest city ground to a halt yesterday, but did it really need to? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

We'll be hearing from central bankers this week: 2degrees wrap with Garth Bray | Herald NOW Business

'Get your bingo cards ready to cross off 'worried', 'watchful', and 'ready to act', as we walk the tightrope between higher prices and faltering growth.' Video /Herald NOW Business

Petrol watch: Your daily update on fuel prices across the country | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Your daily petrol update with Gapsy director, Mike Newton. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The RNZAF crew who Nasa needed help from | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Flight Lieutenant Dave Cresswell and Corporal Cicero Caramto explain their involvement in the Artemis II mission. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chemist Warehouse aims to double its stores in the next decade | Herald NOW Business

BusinessDesk journalist Cecile Meier investigates the agressive expansion plan that will impact consumers and pharmacies. Video / Herald NOW Business

What does Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade mean for the price of petrol? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Former Lieutenant General Karen Gibson explains what could come next following failed peace talks with Iran over the weekend. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Simeon Brown makes cancer funding announcement

Minister Simeon Brown announces a nationwide expansion of cancer infusion services.

Deep tech incubator Outset aiming for scientific breakthroughs | Herald NOW Business

Outset Ventures’ general partner Angus Blair believes New Zealand is poised to lead the next wave of innovation. Video / Herald NOW Business

Evacuated Ōhope resident: 'Branches flying everywhere' | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Kylee Kast says she's never been so scared, as she faced Cyclone Vaianu in Ōhope. She says it felt like she was on a plane suffering bad turbulence. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The trade deal with Singapore that might help fuel supply | Herald NOW Business

Herald business commentator, Fran O'Sullivan on who needs what from the Singapore trade deal desgined to kick in at crisis time. Video / Herald NOW Business

Storm fizzer: Did cafes in Auckland need to close for Cyclone Vaianu? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Minister Mark Mitchell reveals the latest on Cyclone Vaianu clean-up efforts. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Markets have been volatile with major news-driven moves in oil and equities | Herald NOW Business

There are two sets of disruption impacting investments and the world economy. Andrew Bascand - Co CEO, Harbour Asset Management. Video / Herald NOW Business

The cast of Celebrity Treasure Island Windom vs. Fury revealed

An All Black, a Black Fern and a Hollywood movie star are all headed for CTI shores.

Live: Mike Hosking talks to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Mike Hosking in the studio on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZB

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, April 13, 2026

Morning Headlines | Government says 'no room for complacency' in Cyclone Vaianu response, and Auckland's rail network closed for testing | Monday, April 13, 2026.

Sport Headlines | Monday, April 13, 2026

Sport Headlines | Tigers blitz the Knights, and Carlos Ulberg's UFC knee injury | Monday, April 13, 2026

MetService weather update: April 13

MetService weather update: April 13. Video / MetService

The problem with KiwiSaver that no one is fixing

In this episode of The Prosperity Project, Nadine Higgins talks to KiwiSaver expert Mary Holm about what’s changed, who benefits, and what still isn’t working.

Property in Te Aroha floods as river bursts following Cyclone Vaianu

Residents in Te Aroha battle the aftermath of Cyclone Vaianu as the overflowing river floods. Video / Supplied

High tide hits Mount Maunganui as residents and emergency services prepare for the worst

High tide hits Mount Maunganui as residents and emergency services prepare for the worst of Cyclone Vaianu. Video / Alyse Wright

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Cyclone Vaianu hits peak, infrastructure projects concern

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Cyclone Vaianu hits peak, infrastructure projects concern, call to reassess transport strategy. Video / NZ Herald

Widespread flooding isolates Thames township

SH25 into Thames has been cut off by flooding as Cyclone Vaianu moves across the North Island, with NZDF Unimogs deployed to the region. Video / NZ Herald

Small-town Ōhope seems deserted as Cyclone Vaianu encroaches

Small-town Ōhope seems deserted as Cyclone Vaianu encroaches. Video / NZ Herald

Hauraki District Mayor speaks to the public whilst out on volunteer firefighter call

Hauraki District Mayor Toby Adams sends a message to the public whilst out on a volunteer firefighter call this afternoon. Video / NZ Herald

High tide and storm surge hit Waihī Beach

The high tide and storm surge hit Waihī Beach. Video / Ashlee Tyrrell

Mark Mitchell and Mayor Wayne Brown deliver Cyclone Vaianu update

Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown deliver update on Cyclone Vaianu. Video / NZ Herald

Video from across the North Island shows early extent of Cyclone Vaianu damage

As Cyclone Vaianu continues to approach New Zealand, people are feeling the impacts from all over the North Island. Video / Supplied

MetService Severe Weather: April 12

MetService Severe Weather: April 12. Video / MetService

Wild video from Whakatāne shows heavy winds blowing as Cyclone Vaianu threatens

Wild video from Whakatāne shows heavy winds blowing as Cyclone Vaianu threatens. Video / Matthew Davidson

Footage shows rivers in Coromandel Peninsula beginning to rise as Cyclone Vaianu nears landfall

Coromandel Peninsula under red weather warning as Cyclone Vaianu approaches. Video / Supplied

Wild winds and coastal inundation in Whakatāne as Cyclone Vaianu intensifies

Conditions in Whakatāne expected to become life-threatening from early this afternoon as Cyclone Vaianu intensifies. Video / NZ Herald

Significant fire at restaurant at luxury Te Arai Links golf course

Firefighters work to put out a fire in Te Arai Links luxury golf course. Video / Supplied

Bay of Plenty residents prepare for Cyclone Vaianu to make landfall

Bay of Plenty under red warning along with Rotorua and Coromandel Peninsula as Cyclone Vaianu approaches. Video / Alyse Wright

Flooding at Thornton Beach near Whakatāne

Flooding at Thornton Beach near Whakatāne, where seawater is starting to flood the road. Video / Mike Scott

Power transformers exploding

Home security cameras capture two power transformers exploding early this morning in Tauranga.  Video / David Greig