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NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, March 23, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, March 23, 2026

Could NZ be dragged into a war over the Strait of Hormuz?

Waikato University international law professor, Al Gillespie, is with The Front Page to take us through what could happen next with the war in Iran.

Auckland Airport check-in overhaul

The new temporary Zone T check-in zone opens this Thursday, and traditional check-in counter desks are making way for self-service kiosks and bag drops. Video / Auckland Airport

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

The Government will allow fuel that meets Australian criteria for import into the New Zealand market as pressures are being felt at the pump

Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell gives their half-year update

Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell, Chairman Peter McBride, and Chief Financial Officer Andrew Murray at the half-year announcement.

MetService severe weather: March 23-28, 2026

MetService severe weather: March 23-28. Video / MetService

$50m plan to double number of public EV chargers

The Government is providing interest-free loans to two companies to boost the number of electric vehicle public chargers around the country. Video / Mark Mitchell

National and Luxon fall further in latest political poll| Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald Political Editor Thomas Coughlan discusses the latest poll released by RNZ, which shows National falling further. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Winston Peters and Alfred Ngaro speak to media following State of the Nation speech

The NZ First leader and his new candidate addressed the media in Tauranga. Video / NZ Herald

Winston Peters delivers State of the Nation speech in Tauranga

NZ First leader Winston Peters delivers his full State of the Nation speech in Tauranga. Video / NZ Herald

Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Channel Infrastructure's Rob Buchanan speak to media

Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Channel Infrastructure's Rob Buchanan speak to media from the Marsden Point oil refinery. Video / NZ Herald

Karl Truell, the prolific graffiti tagger "Pork" outed

Karl Truell, aka ‘Pork’ talks to court reporter Craig Kapitan outside the Auckland District Court after his sentencing. Video / Jason Dorday

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Robert Mueller dead at 81, mixed messages on length of Iran war

Robert Mueller dead at 81, mixed messages on length of Iran war, Winston Peters to deliver State of the Nation. Video / NZ Herald

Sex, drugs and hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapist Caroline Cranshaw helps Kiwis battle the same addictions she has previously had. Video \ Jason Dorday

University of University of Auckland professor Natasha Hamilton-Hart on reducing red tape

Liam Dann sits down with author Natasha Hamilton-Hart to discuss her new book, Stupid Rules, which explores red tape and regulation.

How are New Zealand schools coping with the rise of AI?

The explosion of generative artificial intelligence is reshaping the way students are taught, assessed, and even how they cheat.