NZ Herald Morning Headlines| Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Panel: Travel insurance and green investments

Maxim Institute executive director Tim Wilson and GirlBoss CEO Alexia Hilbertidou talk about the latest issues. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Arts festival returns to Venice, house from Heated Rivalry open for bookings | Herald NOW

Latest travel updates on Venice Biennale, house from Heated Rivalry available to book and website unites solo female travellers. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Petrol prices likely to hike as Iran war disrupts key oil trade route

Westpac's Kelly Eckhold takes a look at how Kiwis will be impacted at the pump as Iran war continues. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Conservation International founder discusses native forests' role in global protection | Herald NOW

Conservation International founder Peter Seligmann discusses the need for thoughtful planning when considering the global issue of production versus protection. Video / Ryan Bridge

Warner Bros Discovery deal: Has Netflix dodged a bullet? | Herald NOW

Warner Brothers Discovery has bought Paramount for US$110 billion, but was it worth it? Peter Griffin joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

YouTube top trader Gary Stevenson picks house price rises; business credit defaults ease, LNG spikes

Business with Forsyth Barr: Star of @garyseconomics bets on rising asset prices; Centrix reports liquidations up, business credit defaults down; QatarEnergy halt spikes LNG price.

Chris Hipkins responds to Middle East-US conflict, NZ living costs and KiwiSaver 2.0| Herald NOW

Leader of the Labour Party Chris Hipkins talks to Ryan Bridge on the Middle East-US conflict, NZ living costs and KiwiSaver 2.0. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

What will be the economic fall-out of the Iran war?

US Market expert Greg Boland with an update on the markets, following escalating conflict in the Middle East. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Thousands of flights disrupted, passengers stranded as Iran war continues| Herald NOW

Consumer NZ's Jon Duffy joins Herald NOW with advice for passengers impacted by air space closures during Iran war. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Renewed calls for Govt to expel Iranian Ambassador as war in Middle East escalates | Herald NOW

Kiwi-Iranian Forough Amin tells Herald NOW she is hopeful of an accelerated collapse of the Iranian regime. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Future of Iranian regime uncertain

Dr Matthew Schmidt from the University of New Haven joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the latest on the conflict in Iran. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down over Kuwait

Three US fighter jets were accidentally shot down over Kuwait early Monday in an apparent friendly fire incident.

MetService morning weather update: March 3

MetService morning weather update: March 3. Video / MetService

Sport Headlines | Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Sport Headlines | Auckland sports fans will be spoilt for choice and Springboks coach says the All Blacks face a tricky transition | Tuesday, March 3, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines| Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Morning Headlines |Transport sector monitors fuel supply as conflict in the Middle East continues and Navy officers face jail over loss of HMNZS Manawanui | Tuesday, March 3

Auckland-Hong Kong: Air New Zealand marks 60 years

Air New Zealand's first flight to Hong Kong 60 years ago was a very different affair from the direct flights today.

Gary Stevenson on why and how NZ house prices will rise

YouTuber, trader, inequality researcher and author of The Trading Game shares his take on what will lift house prices with the host of Herald NOW Business, Garth Bray.

KiwiSaver 2.0: $5000 free money from birth? | Herald NOW

Fraser Whineray on Ryan Bridge TODAY discusses the KiwiSaver 2.0 proposal. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

How US-Israel assault on Iran could repeat 20 years of failed wars

Waikato University international law professor, Al Gillespie is with The Front Page to discuss how we got here, and where to next.

Operation Epic Fury: The US-Israel attacks on Iran

President Donald Trump has warned Iranian military officials to surrender or be killed.

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

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

US Central Command releases missile launch footage

The US Central Command has released a video showing US destroyers launching guided missiles, as well as missiles making impact on an undisclosed location. Video / X

Xpeng’s six-wheeled EV van comes with its own deployable aircraft

Driven's Damien O'Carroll reveals the latest car craze. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

What does the Iran conflict mean for prices at the pump?

AA fuel spokesperson Terry Collins reveals what the conflict might mean for you. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

What's next for the Iran regime? | Herald NOW

US political analyst joins us live from California for the latest on the US-Iran conflict. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ryan vs Nicola on the economy

Finance Minister Nicola Willis clashes with Ryan Bridge over National's poor showing in latest issues poll. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Monday Markets with Forsyth Barr: US-Iran conflict fallout | Herald NOW

Forsyth Barr investment strategist Zoe Wallis gives tips on what to do when market volatility arises. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Shipping risk and cost rises on Arabian Gulf conflict, Vista Group bucks tech layoff trend

Business with Forsyth Barr: War risk insurance rises for Gulf traffic; box-office firm Vista hires for cloud migration; KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals eclipse first-home buyers.

KiwiSaver 2.0: $5000 free money from birth? | Herald NOW

Fraser Whineray on Ryan Bridge TODAY discusses the KiwiSaver 2.0 proposal. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Helen Clark responds to updates on the violence in Middle East | Herald NOW

Former PM Helen Clark shares her thoughts on the escalating Middle East violence with Ryan Bridge. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Election 2026: Latest IPSOS poll reveals key election issues, Labour mostly in the lead | Herald NOW

Senior journalist Jamie Ensor joins Ryan Bridge for the latest IPSOS poll. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'A disgrace': Helen Clark condemns the Government's statement on the Iran-US conflict | Herald NOW

Helen Clark joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the Iran-US conflict. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sport Headlines | Monday March 02, 2026

Sport Headlines | Daniel Hillier wins 105th NZ Open, NZ plays South Africa in T20 semi-final, Stephen Crichton slots field goal in dying seconds of game | Monday March 02, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, March 02, 2026

Morning Headlines | NZ exporters watch unfolding violence in Middle East, KiwiSaver rule change, battery-related fires cost rate payers | Monday, March 02, 2026

Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike Hosking

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking in studio. Video / Newstalk ZB

MetService morning weather update: March 2

MetService morning weather update: March 2. Video / MetService

Lynfield Rubbish Truck Fire

A recent fire suspected to have been caused by batteries in Auckland's Lynfield where the recycling truck had to dump its load. Video / Auckland Council

Dubai hotels ripped apart by Iranian attack

Luxurious calm of apartment blocks, hotels and gated estates is ripped apart by Iranian attack

Trump announces US military operation in Iran

Trump claims US-Israeli attacks on Iran have killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the nation’s Supreme Leader. Video / AFP

Watch: $50m St Marys Bay apartment project nears completion

GN Construction shows work on the project at 87 Shelly Beach Rd, Auckland. Video / GN Construction