Sport Headlines | Thursday, March 26, 2026

'Move on to where?' Hundreds in Auckland protest Government move-on orders

This evening, hundreds of protesters arrived at Aotea Square for Kia Tū Kotahi, to voice their dissatisfaction with the Government’s anti-homeless move-on orders. Video / NZ Herald

Adesanya falls to fourth straight UFC loss with TKO defeat in Seattle

Israel Adesanya had nowhere to go and as Joe Pyfer was hammering him with punches, referee Herb Dean had no choice but to step in. Video / TVNZ+

Paramedics face rising assaults on the job

Violent attacks on ambulance crews are rising, with paramedics facing verbal and physical abuse. Video / Mike Scott

Western Australia's sky turns red from dust amid tropical cyclone

A caravan park in Denham, Western Australia posted it was "incredibly eerie outside" ahead of the cyclone, which has since been downgraded. Video / Shark Bay Caravan Park

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Houthis launch missiles at Israel, fog disrupts Auckland flights

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Houthis launch missiles at Israel, fog disrupts Auckland flights, businesses brace for bumpy 2026. Video / NZ Herald

Dairy focus with Halter, Fonterra, Synlait and Westpac chief execs

Herald NOW Business host Garth Bray speaks with Halter founder Craig Piggott, outgoing Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell, Synlait CEO Richard Wyeth and Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrath.

'No Kings' rallies in Washington and New York

The third 'No Kings' protest is taking place across multiple cities in the US. Video / AFP

Home team shows their class in bonus point win

Blues keep pressure on Hurricanes with bonus point victory over Fijian Drua.

Table-toppers rack up bonus-point win in Wellington

The Hurricanes dominated the Reds with a fast-paced attack, securing a bonus-point victory and topping 50 points for the third time this season.

All Whites star makes mad post-match dash for sister's wedding

After facing Finland at Eden Park on Friday night, All Whites midfielder Ryan Thomas drove 250km to Te Puke to make his sister's wedding. Video / Supplied

Neighbours react following mass party violence leads to six injured

Six young people have been injured after an Auckland party spiralled out of control, with reports of machetes, vicious assaults and a car being driven at partygoers. Video / NZH

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 28, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 28, 2026. Foreign Ministers meet at the G7 summit in France, gas prices reach unprecedented levels, jazz festival returns to Tauranga.

Hon Simon Moore KC: A case study

Simon Moore KC: On famous cases from Pitcairn Island to Grace Millane and life after law. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Emergency incident in Auckland’s Mt Albert

Multiple people have been hospitalised, two in a serious condition, after an incident in a central Auckland suburb. Video / NZ Herald

Port of Auckland unveils mega cruise ship terminal and 24/7 freight push

Auckland cruise terminal upgrade aims to double ship calls and visitors

The good, the bad and the ugly in Auckland’s city centre

NZ Herald Property Editor Anne Gibson joins The Front Page to discuss the changing skyline of Auckland and if the CBD can ever rebound.

Clean-up begins after Kaitaia floods overnight

Sandra Shackleton is helping clean up her fathers house after he was evacuated last night in Kaitaia.

MetService Afternoon weather update: March 27

MetService Afternoon weather update: March 27. Video / MetService

Land search begins for new South Auckland hospital site at Drury

A new hospital for South Auckland is one step closer, with Health Minister Simeon Brown announcing a land search has begun for the new site.

Chris Hipkins speaks to media in Lower Hutt

Chris Hipkins speaks to media about advice he received during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Project Auckland – Simeon Brown on next steps for Auckland growth

Minister for Auckland Simeon Brown is fronting the annual Project Auckland luncheon at the Northern Club today on how to turn the city’s recent momentum into meaningful growth.

Road to Hāhei and Cooks Beach flooded

The road to Hāhei and Cooks Beach, just off SH25, is flooded. Video / Mike Scott

Dan Carter kicks first goal at One NZ stadium

The $683 million stadium, four years in the making, has been delivered on time and on budget, and will now enter its final operational phase before hosting its first major event.

NZ Herald Live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to the media

NZ Herald Live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to the media. Video / RNZ

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis and Shane Jones make fuel announcement

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis and Shane Jones make fuel announcement. Video / Mark Mitchell

Slips and flooding in Tauranga

Flooding on Maleme St and a slip at Tauriko. Videos / Supplied

Flooding on SH25 between Tairua and Whitianga

Drone footage captures flooding on SH25 between Tairua and Whitianga. Video / Mike Scott

'Wouldn't wish it on anybody': Kaitāia locals describe the flooding overnight | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Robyn Shackleton and Dave Arrell describe what the past 24 hours have been like.

Two rescued from car in Northland flood | Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald reporter Lochlan Lineham speaks about two people being rescued from a car stuck in the Northland flooding. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Social media addiction, peptide wellness boom | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Parenting specialist Jo Robertson and The Elephant podcast co-host Mark Crysell discuss today's topics. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

MrBeast's secret NZ hideaway up for sale | Ryan Bridge TODAY

OneRoof and NZ Herald prestige property reporter Catherine Smith on the luxury property once stayed in by MrBeast going up for sale | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Water erupts from ground in Christchurch, narrowly missing power pole

Water surges from the ground in the Christchurch suburb of Addington, stopping just short of a nearby power pole. Video / Supplied

Should your children be using Snapchat? Parenting specialist explains | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Social media giant Snapchat is under investigation over child safety. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The All Whites' World Cup prep ramps up against Finland at Eden Park tonight | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Herald journalist Sam Sherry talks to Ryan Bridge about the All Whites' search for their first win over European competition in years. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Weekend Sports Wrap: Transgender women banned, Adesanya’s next fight | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Transgender women banned from the Olympics and Israel Adesanya’s next fight. Video / Ryan Bridge, TODAY

Trump's next move in the Middle East? International affairs expert explains | Ryan Bridge TODAY

International affairs expert Matthew Schmidt joins the show live from New York. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Nitrogen crisis is a food and time crisis – 2degrees wrap with Garth Bray | Herald NOW Business

Significant increases in energy prices hit global food prices through fertiliser costs. Video / Herald NOW Business

Your weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats | Ryan Bridge TODAY

MetService Heather Keats with the weekend weather outlook for your region. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

What did Chris Hipkins know about myocarditis risk from Covid jabs? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Labour's Ginny Andersen and National minister Simon Watts talk about the political stories of the week | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Where's the cheapest fuel station today? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Your daily fuel update with Gaspy Director, Mike Newton. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY