NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Middle East conflict wrap: 10 March 2026

Donald Trump sent mixed messages in a news conference, saying the Middle East conflict could soon be over. Video / AFP / PBS News

Covid inquiry: Report slams cost of long lockdowns, urges future changes

Health Minister Simeon Brown is with The Front Page to discuss the final report’s findings, and whether we’ve actually learned anything from it.

Christopher Luxon confirms call with Sir John Key amid leadership speculation

He said they chatted golf. Video / Mark Mitchell

Gisborne kura social media plea for safer school crossing

A Gisborne student and father have taken to social media, urging the council to provide their kura with a pedestrian crossing. Video / Daniel Procter

Auckland's new east west train line

Auckland Transport has released new footage from the driver's point of view of the new east-west train line.

Dr Shane Reti reveals why he is leaving politics

He announced his departure on Tuesday. Video / Mark Mitchell

Watch: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon responds to Covid inquiry

He said it made sobering reading and included a very big lesson about the impact on the economy. Video / Mark Mitchell

MetService afternoon weather update: March 10 2025

Afternoon weather update: Heavy rain and strong winds for Northland. Video / MetService

Health Minister Simeon Brown responds to Covid inquiry

Health Minister says some Covid restrictions were in place to long. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday March 10, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Trump says US-Israel war on Iran is ahead of schedule and Air New Zealand shares rise on opening trade | Tuesday March 10, 2026

MetService severe weather watch update: Tuesday March 10, 2026

MetService severe weather watch update: Tuesday March 10, 2026. Video / MetService

Erica Stanford admits it has been a bad week for the National Party

Education Minister Erica Stanford admits it has been a bad week for the National Party. Video / Julia Gabel

Air NZ suspends guidance as ‘crack spread’ hits jet fuel margins, crude price drops on Trump remarks

Business with Forsyth Barr: Air NZ says interim guidance now out of date; CBS reports Trump saying war could be over ‘very soon’, sending Brent crude back under $90/bbl.

Daily panel with Sir Graham Lowe and Lara Greaves

Iran, petrol and infrastructure: the daily panel discusses the issues of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Would you trust AI to plan your holiday? | Herald NOW

Lorna Riley tells Herald NOW about the latest travel trends – including Club Med's new Vikela safari resort and AI itinerary planners. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Ryan Bridge regarding petrol price crisis

Nicola Willis said on Monday the Government will not subsidise fuel amid the Middle East conflict. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Mussel farmer fears for livelihood over Christchurch's wastewater ocean dumping plan | Herald NOW

Ben Winters says the wastewater would contaminate his mussel farm. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Asteroid mining: It might sound science fiction, but it's here

Companies are already building spacecraft to extract rare metals from space rocks, Dr Anna Brennan reveals.

Crude price crests and falls on G7 meetings, rooftop solar loans scheme mooted

Business with Forsyth Barr: Crude oil retreats from a surge to close on $120/barrel; councils seek Crown support for scheme to get panels and batteries on more homes.

Apple releases it's cheapest-ever Laptop: Is it worth the hype? | Herald NOW

Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain with all you need to know about Apple's new Macbook Neo. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chris Hipkins on Covid, elections and working with Te Pāti Māori | Herald NOW

Chris Hipkins talks Covid, National polling and working with Te Pāti Māori. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Why the Middle East crisis is bad news for farmers and food prices alike | Herald NOW

Arable farmer, David Birkett says the industry is already suffering skyrocketing prices. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Will petrol hit $4 a litre? Waitomo boss talks to Ryan Bridge | Herald NOW

Waitomo CEO Simon Parham talks to Ryan Bridge about New Zealand fuel prices. Video/ Ryan Bridge TODAY

Petrol prices, new Iranian leader, missiles, and drones showdown

Ryan Bridge discusses the latest developments in the Iranian conflict. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Steven Joyce: How the Middle East is threatening our economic recovery | Herald NOW

The Middle East conflict is threatening NZ's economic recovery, former finance minister explains. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

MetService morning weather update: March 10

MetService morning weather update: March 10. Video / MetService

Sport Headlines | Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Sport Headlines |Donald Trump is urging Australia to offer asylum to the Iranian women's football teams and the Warriors are reportedly close to signing William Warbrick

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Morning Headlines | Oil stranded in key global waterway, jet fuel spike threatens Air NZ and melatonin still restricted for under-55s | Tuesday, March 10, 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