Taihape-Napier road after Cyclone Gabrielle

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, April 18, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, April 18, 2026. Trump speaks of a deal being made with Iran. Rain continues in Wellington with Severe weather warnings still in place.

Heavy rain and flooding continues in Wellington despite warnings lifting

Ongoing bad weather and heavy rain has closed another Wellington highway this morning. Video / Supplied

Radio Hauraki presenter Mike Minogue on making a career out of making things up

The founder of Frank Talent talks his extensive career and the bold move that's next.

The Big Bike Film Night rides into town

A collection of the best cycling short films from around the world. Video / Supplied

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, April 18, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, April 18, 2026. President Trump remains confident in ending the Iran war shortly as peace deal appears to hold. Video / NZ Herald

Are we buying the wrong cars in the fuel crisis EV boom?

Today on The Front Page, motoring expert Clive Matthew-Wilson goes through the truth about buying an EV and why the decision to switch might not be so simple.

MetService severe weather April 17-22

MetService's severe weather update for April 17-22. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday April 17, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Claims the Prime Minister’s leadership is on the rocks and police are in the early stages of reviewing Auckland's DNA database| Friday April 17, 2026

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Whitianga Locals Spot Runaway Pig

Whitianga locals saw a pig on the run, and dashing straight to the beach for a morning swim at Brophy's Beach.

Meet 12-week-old police pup Pharaoh

There's a long journey ahead before Pharaoh becomes a fully-fledged police dog. Video / Brodie Stone

Det Insp Scott Beard speaks to media following Malcolm Rewa sentencing

Detective Inspector Scott Beard and Crown prosecutor Alysha McClintock spoke to the media following Malcolm Rewa sentencing at the Auckland High Court. Video / NZ Herald

Political leanings of media outlet audiences revealed in new survey | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Media Insider's Shayne Currie joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Strong winds and heavy rain ahead as Auckland gears up for a big weekend of sport |Ryan Bridge TODAY

Your MetService weekend weather outlook with John Law, Friday, April 17. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sports Panel: Moana Pasifika and Chris Wood’s injury | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Herald sports journalists Chris Reive and Alex Powell discuss the latest in sport. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Tarawera River tragedy: Community heartbroken after deaths of two children | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Hannah Filmer joins Herald NOW from the scene where two boys aged 10 and 11 died after a riverbank collapsed in Kawerau. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Political panel with Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson | Ryan Bridge TODAY

National Minister Paul Goldsmith and Labour MP Willie Jackson discuss all things politics. Video / Ryan Bridge, TODAY

Fletchers counts cost of war, Infometrics picks May OCR hike | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Rise in light construction volumes at Fletcher, Infometrics sides with ANZ on 3 hikes call, Radius Care creates own-brand incontinence pants and pads. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Mark Mitchell says he's fully behind Luxon | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Senior minister Mark Mitchell says there's no coup coming. Says he's looking at options for saving Moana Pasifika. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

PwC Australia increased average partner income to just shy of NZ$1 million | Herald NOW Business

Is it time we figured out how to move with AI before people get fearful and desperate? - Garth Bray 2degrees wrap. Video / Herald NOW Business

'We're looking around the world for good policies that can drive wellbeing' | Herald NOW Business

On a Future Generations Commissioner - 'We currently have no one in our system to advocate for future generations.' Gareth Hughes - WEAll. Video / Herald NOW Business

Thomas Coughlan: Luxon facing challenges amid reports of flagging caucus support | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Thomas Coughlan reveals how Christopher Luxon evaded an MP who tried to tell him of flagging support - sources. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, April 17, 2026

Morning Headlines | Donald Trump says ceasefire hours away and rāhui placed on Tarawera River after tragedy | Friday, April 17, 2026

The threat from cyber attacks and how businesses can protect themselves | Herald NOW Business

Datacom's Adam Kirkpatrick on the growing threat from cyber attacks and what organisations need to do to protect themselves. Video / Herald NOW Business

A NZ alcohol-free company pitches its best shot in the sporting market | Herald NOW Business

Free AF co-founder Lisa King on how the company is targeting a fast-growing market of non-drinkers. Video / Herald NOW Business

Reporting season kicks off - Banks deliver solid results | Herald NOW Business

JBWere's Rickey Ward discusses luxury brands under cost and war pressure. Video / Herald NOW Business

MetService weather update: April 17

MetService weather update: April 17.

Is the Red Sea the world's next major trade chokepoint?

University of Otago international relations professor Robert Patman joins The Front Page to talk about the potential shutting of trade in the Red Sea.

Two people dead after ‘water-related incident’ at Tarawera River

Two people have died after a water-related incident in Kawerau’s Tarawera River near Boyce Park late this morning. Video / Annabel Reid

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday April 16, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Pakistan tries to convince Iran to join negotiations and Australia’s Geelong oil refinery is engulfed in flames | Thursday April 16, 2026

Taihape-Napier road after Cyclone Gabrielle

A video of damage to the Taihape-Napier road has been shown to a coronial inquiry into deaths associated with Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023. Video / Coroner's court

Ryan Bridge: The redheads are rising

Dear gingers, there's some new Harvard research come out about human evolution and it mentions you. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Investing in a year of change – what history teaches us

Headlines can shake investor confidence, but discipline and long-term view remains the most reliable, deliberate strategy for investors.

Former All Black's home for sale | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Catherine Smith of OneRoof talks about Auckland's hottest property. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Why Wellington renters could be hit a potentially eye-watering new bill | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Wellington reporter Janhavi Gosavi explains the latest in Wellington's headlines. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Why are elderly Kiwis doing $20bn of unpaid work? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Dave Letele and Carmen Parahi discuss today's headlines. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

How former All Blacks captain Taine Randell became a NZ First candidate | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Randell says he aligns with NZ First's policies. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Moo-la: Farmers react to Fonterra payout | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Federated farmers president Wayne Langford reveals what farmers will actually be spending on their record breaking payout. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell; Comvita's multibillionaire backer | Ryan Bridge TODAY

US President repeats threat to fire Powell if he remains as a governor, Thai multibillionaire's Singapore arm seeking a stake in Comvita, AirNZ long haul fares up 25% in a year.

'Sugar hit' makes its way back to the Government | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Landcorp CEO Mark Leslie says the big dairy sell-off that Winston Peters called a 'sugar hit' is paying dividends and the company is performing well. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY