NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, March 9, 2026

Middle East conflict wrap: 9 March 2026

The Middle East conflict has intensified again with global economic consequences. Video / Mark Mitchell, Annaleise Shortland, AFP, Getty Images

Petrol prices expected to hit at least $3 a litre in some places

The average price of unleaded 91 petrol rose 14 cents to $2.64 over the weekend. Video / NZ Herald

Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis on the economic fallout of the Iran conflict

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to the media about the effects of the Iran conflict on New Zealand's economy. Video / Mark Mitchell

Trade Me drops seller fees – now it has to win back users

Massey University marketing expert Bodo Lang is with The Front Page to talk about our obsession with selling our old stuff.

Former executive who admitted receiving commercial sex services from underage girl sentenced

The man appeared for sentencing today in Auckland District Court before Judge Kathryn Maxwell.

Iran conflict: What it means for New Zealand's economy

Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann breaks down what the Iran conflict means for New Zealand's economic recovery. Video / Cameron Pitney, Getty Images, AFP

Singapore Airlines marks 50 years in NZ, strengthens business travel offering

Every day, Kiwi businesses send people overseas for work – and much of that travel spend isn’t working as hard as it could.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

MetService midday weather update: March 9

Midday weather update: Whats in store for this week.

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday March 9, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Iran's new supreme leader chosen and Christopher Luxon doubles down on denying resignation rumours | Monday March 9, 2026

Smoke billows from oil depot in Tehran

Smoke billows from oil depot in Iranian capital Tehran. Video / AFP

Are you seeing more road rage recently? The daily panel discuss

Michelle Dickinson and Rawdon Christie discuss the top issues of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Will Luxon ever resign?

Political editor, Thomas Coughlan reveals what's next for National. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Could oil reach $150 a barrel and what does that mean for NZ?

Ryan Bridge explains how much oil prices have risen and why. | Ryan Bridge TODAY

How many days Kiwis spend commuting to work each year? | Herald NOW

NZME Driven editor David Linklater says Kiwis have some of the longest commute times in the world. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

A look inside the $18 million house attracting Golden Visa holders as policy sets in| Herald NOW

Homes worth $5 million-plus can now be snapped up by foreign buyers under new visa rules. OneRoof's Catherine Smith joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Forsyth Barr: How war in the Middle East is rattling the global markets

Forsyth Barr's Aaron Ibbotson reveals how war and AI are shaping the global markets. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

US tech sector layoffs up; oil shock matching Russia-Ukraine spike; commercial insurance costs fall

Business with Forsyth Barr: US Feb jobs data surprises with a 92k fall, rate or rise in Brent crude price matches Russia Ukraine invasion, premiums falling for NZ business cover.

Black Caps thrashed in India | Herald NOW

NZ Cricket Chief High Performance Officer Daryl Gibson on why India were just too good. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

What went wrong for the Black Caps? | Herald NOW

NZME's sport team Cameron McMillan & Nathan Limm discuss the Black Caps & Liam Lawson. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

South Island wrap: Christchurch dialysis patients told treatments are being rationed| Herald NOW

The latest South Island news with Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Oil clean-up in Akaroa Harbour | Herald NOW

Environment Canterbury's Guy Harris - Crews successfully recovering up to 300 litres of oil in Akaroa Harbour. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Politics panel: Where to now for Christopher Luxon?| Herald NOW

Former Labour leader Phil Goff and Sherson Willis director Trish Sherson debate the latest in politics. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Should NZ support Gulf States' defence against Iranian attacks? | Herald NOW

Australia mulls military support for Gulf nations targeted by Iran, former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp weighs in on whether NZ should do the same. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Iran's top diplomat says Iran, not Trump, will elect new leader

Iran's foreign minister says the Iranian people, not Donald Trump, will elect their new leader.

Christopher Luxon in the studio with Mike Hosking

Christopher Luxon in the studio with Mike Hosking. Video / Newstalk ZB

MetService morning weather update: March 9

MetService morning weather update: March 9. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, March 9, 2026

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What do professional investors do when the world is on fire?

The Prosperity Project: When war rattles markets, do the pros panic too? Nadine talks with Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager Sam Dickie about investing with the world on fire.

Helen Clark says Govt’s response to Iran strikes should be same as Iraq

The former PM spoke to Newstalk ZB host Tim Beveridge on the Weekend Collective. Video / NZ Herald

Brett Randell makes history with five wickets in five balls for Central Districts

He is the first cricketer to take five in five in a first-class match. Video / NZC

NZ Herald Morning News Update | War in Middle East enters second week, hunt for road rage attacker

NZ Herald Morning News Update | War in Middle East enters second week, hunt for road rage attacker, 'mysterious circumstances' around David Lange grave removal. Video / NZ Herald

Middle East conflict wrap: 7 March 2026

Oil surges as conflict continues, US says it will investigate bombing of girls' school in southern Iran. Video / AFP, Getty

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 7, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 7, 2026. The US continues the devastate the Middle East with endless bombings. Endurance athletes prepare in Motatapu and Christchurch

Air Force Hercules going to the Middle East

The C-130J Hercules getting loaded up at RNZAF  Base Auckland, Whenuapai. Video / John Weekes

Kiwi Ben Goodger on driving OpenAI's web browser push

Ex-pat Ben Goodger, who played a key role in the creation of Google's Chrome browser, on his Silicon Valley career, impostor syndrome and white-collar fears about AI.

Middle East conflict wrap: 6 March 2026

Middle East conflict: US and Israeli forces continue their strikes on Iran. Video / AFP

'Absolutely not': Christopher Luxon defends his position as Prime Minister

Christopher Luxon defends his position as Prime Minister on Newstalk ZB's Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive show.

National plunges to lowest poll as governing party in decades

NZ Herald political editor, Thomas Coughlan, is on The Front Page to break down what the numbers mean, and who could be on the chopping block.