Music, War and Stolen Children: Ukrainian-Canadian group 'Daughters of Donbas' perform in Auckland

Middle East conflict wrap: 12 March 2026

Iran has stepped up strikes on shipping and infrastructure, hitting two foreign oil tankers. Video / AFP, X, NZ Herald

Fire breaks out at University of Auckland law school building

Fire crews rushed to the University of Auckland after a blaze broke out on the second floor of a law school building. Video / Cameron Pitney

Air NZ is cutting flights. When should we start to worry?

Aviation journalist Grant Bradley is with The Front Page to take a look at the current situation, and crises past – and whether air travel will ever be the same.

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday March 12, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Talleys caught up in Middle East shipping disruptions and unprecedented times for aviation | Thursday March 12, 2026

Music, War and Stolen Children: Ukrainian-Canadian group 'Daughters of Donbas' perform in Auckland

Lead by war correspondent Marichka, 'Daughters on Donbas' are on tour with the ultimate goal of performing at the Hague. Video / NZ Herald

Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi speaks to media

Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi speaks to media. Video / RNZ

MetService severe weather update: March 12

MetService severe weather update: Heavy rain watches and risk of thunderstorms. Video / MetService

Foreign buyers: Is there a shortage of $5m-plus homes in NZ?

OneRoof data reveals slim pickings for golden visa holders lining up to buy a slice of New Zealand. OneRoof's Catherine Smith joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Air NZ's financial woes | Herald NOW

Dave Letele and Louise Wallace join the panel to discuss Air NZ's financial issues. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

PPTA warns student attendance under threat due to lack of counsellors

Secondary school principals are urging the govt to reconsider charter schools following a report recommending more school counsellors. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ dairy sector in for another bumper season, early indicators show

Dairy sector outlook; NZ fertiliser supply stable amid Iran war. BusinessDesk's Riley Kennedy joins Herald NOW for a rural round-up. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Fighting back against high-rises in Auckland suburbs | Herald NOW

Character Coalition's Sally Hughes says villas in the likes of Mt Eden & Ponsonby are 'unique in the world'. Video Ryan Bridge TODAY

Leaked documents show staff outrage over NZ Cricket board's handling of CEO departure | Herald NOW

Staff believe CEO Scott Weenink was 'pushed out' over T20 private series decision, a leaked internal staff survey reveals. Shayne Currie joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Heinz Wattie’s closure to affect 350 jobs

E tū director Finn O’Dwyer-Cunliffe talks to Ryan Bridge about the Heinz Wattie’s closure. Video / Ryan Bridge, TODAY

What next for the Middle East war? | Herald NOW

University of Waikato professor Al Gillespie joins Ryan Bridge to discuss what is happening with the Middle East war. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

"Affordability of air travel is under a lot of pressure."

Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar says they can't pass on all costs from oil issues to customers. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

MetService morning weather update: March 12

MetService morning weather update: March 12. Video / MetService

Sport Headlines | Thursday, March 12, 2026

Sport Headlines | Kalyn Ponga is set to play for New Zealand at league's World Cup and Fifa says the Iranian team will be welcome to compete in the US | Thursday, March 12, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, March 12, 2026

Morning Headlines | International Energy Agency agrees to release oil reserves and Erica Stanford frustrated Lake Alice survivors don't have answers | Thursday, March 12, 2026

Rotorua Supper Club 2026

A record total of $172,000 was raised at the Rotorua Supper Club event. Video / Kelly Makiha

Truck fire closes State Highway 1 north of Silverdale, Auckland

Firefighters have contained a truck fire on State Highway 1 carrying dog food supplies that caught fire north of Silverdale shortly after 1:30am. Video / NZ Herald

Middle East conflict wrap: 11 March 2026

Donald Trump has claimed US forces have destroyed 10 Iranian mine-laying vessels after reports Iran began deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Video / Getty / AFP

Herald NOW Business with Garth Bray

Join Herald NOW Business with Garth Bray live from 6.30 - 7 am weekdays starting Monday, March 16, here on nzherald.co.nz

Labour MP Peeni Henare departing Parliament

Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare is retiring after a busy 12 years as a politician. Video / Mark Mitchell

Stanford frustrated over Lake Alice data breach

Minister Erica Stanford frustrated over delays in Lake Alice data breach review. Video / Mark Mitchell

How vulnerable is New Zealand to a global oil shock?

Economist and publisher of The Kākā, Bernard Hickey is with The Front Page to talk about the oil crisis – and what New Zealand should do next.

MetService afternoon weather update: March 11 2025

Rain is expected at both ends of the country on Thursday. Video / MetService

One dead after car crashes into cafe

One person has died after a car crashed into William Souter Espresso cafe in Forrest Hill.

When did Christopher Luxon return to work during holiday period ?

The first entry in his diary is January 19. Video / Mark Mitchell

US forces strike multiple Iranian naval vessels

The US Central Command has released footage of the military destroying multiple Iranian naval ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Video / U.S. Central Command

Winston Peters discusses sale of Air NZ | Ryan Bridge Today

The Foreign Minister spoke to Ryan Bridge after the national airline suspended its earnings guidance. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Who are the frontrunners for the Oscars?

Chief entertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer talks about the upcoming Oscars. Video / Ryan Bridge, TODAY

How to stand out in the world of AI slop

My careers brand founder Craig McAlpine explains how to stand out in a world of AI. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Daily panel with Rob Campbell and Chelsea Daniels | Herald NOW

Economist Rob Campbell and The Front Page host Chelsea Daniels talk flight prices, AI cover letters and a Crusaders punch-up. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

South Island wrap: Mosque shooting inquest appeal; Christchurch Hospital under pressure

The latest South Island news with Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood.

Severe winds, heavy rain expected as tropical storm approaches Northand | Herald NOW

Wild weather will lash the country this week, with alerts already in place for parts of North Island. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Simeon Brown on Air New Zealand, Covid inquiry

Minister of Health Simeon Brown talks Air New Zealand and the Covid inquiry with Ryan Bridge. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

What does the market volatility mean for your KiwiSaver? | Herald NOW

Forsyth Barr senior investment adviser Brad Gordon joins Herald NOW | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Oil futures drop 10%; Dow and S&P 500 up | Herald NOW

BusinessDesk's Dileepa Fonseka talks oil, Iran, and the functionality of the Hormuz Strait. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

David Seymour vs Chlöe Swarbrick: Airline prices, Iran conflict and Covid inquiry

David Seymour and Chlöe Swarbrick go head to head on the big issues of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY