Watch: US bombs Iran's Kharg Island

Did the US just prove military power doesn’t work anymore?

Peace Studies professor Richard Jackson is with The Front Page to take us through the ceasefire announced by Trump, and what could happen next.

MetService afternoon weather update: April 8

MetService afternoon weather update: April 8. Video / MetService

Reserve Bank decision: OCR stays on hold at 2.25%

Liam Dann, Business Editor at Large, talks about the latest OCR update.

Christopher Luxon: “Stock up on supplies”

Christopher Luxon acknowledges Cyclone Vaianu and its likely severity in the coming days.

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday April 8, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Trump backs down on Iran threats and Air NZ's jet fuel bill more than doubles | Wednesday April 8, 2026

US-Iran ceasefire agreed on, Strait of Hormuz to reopen

The US has agreed to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran. Video / AFP, Getty Images

Clarke Gayford reacts to documentary Prime Minister gaining two Emmy nominations

Broadcaster and husband of former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said he was bewildered and baffled by news the documentary he co-produced has been nominated for two Emmy awards.

OCR update from the Reserve Bank

OCR update from the Reserve Bank Te Pūtea Matua

How useful is the $20m AI spend in the public sector, dairy prices slip | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Police, IRD and ACC are spending on AI, but the results vary. Dated Brent crude oil for immediate delivery hits all-time high. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak to the media

Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis update the Fuel stocks and OCR

Flight of the Conchords announce New Zealand reunion | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Jenni Mortimer with the latest entertainment news. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Catamaran holes on rocks off Tamaki Drive

A catamaran is stuck on rocks by Tamaki Drive, opposite the boating club. Video / Jane Phare

'Is this man unhinged?': Daily panel discuss the latest on Trump | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The daily panel debates the top issues of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

What the latest Air NZ flight cuts mean for you | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Billie Moore, Airport Association CEO says the cuts will have a ripple effect on the economy. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Artemis II: Why the latest moon flyby is so significant | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield joins us to talk about the Artemis II latest. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chris Hipkins on Labour sitting atop latest poll | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chris Hipkins says Winston Peters is more interested in creating division as latest poll puts Labour on top. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

What to expect from today's OCR announcement| Ryan Bridge TODAY

The Reserve Bank is expected to hold the Official Cash Rate, Cameron Bagrie explains. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Winston Peters reveals details about his meeting with Marco Rubio in Washington | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Winston Peters says his meeting with Marco Rubio was 'productive'. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'A whole civilisation will die tonight': The latest on the Middle East conflict | Ryan Bridge TODAY

International affairs expert Jeffrey Pryce joins the show live from Washington DC. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Australian war hero Ben Roberts-Smith charged with murder | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Former Australian SAS soldier and Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith is facing five counts of war crime murder. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

MetService morning weather update: April 8

MetService morning weather update: April 8. Video / MetService

Over Easter weekend, 21 vessels moved through the Strait of Hormuz | Herald NOW Business

Iran has made a toll on the Strait a precondition for peace, and some are clearly already paying up. 2degrees wrap with Garth Bray. Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Morning Headlines | 'A whole civilisation will die tonight', Trump threatens, interest rates rise ahead of OCR decision | Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images

Sport Headlines | Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Sport Headlines | Two Kiwis secure American college basketball spots, and David Warner in court after alleged drink driving | Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Iranians form human shields on bridges and outside power plants

Iranians form human shields on bridges and outside power plants. Video / @RapidReport2025

Stu Davidson on overnight Dairy Trade auction | Herald NOW Business

NZ milk production was 7.4% up in February. Supply is running hot in other regions. Are there signs of a global slowdown? Video / Herald NOW Business

Infrastructure companies focused on predictability - The Milford Report | Herald NOW Business

Analyst Ryan Williams from Milford. Video / Herald NOW Business

OceanaGold rings the opening bell at New York Stock Exchange | Herald NOW Business

New Zealand-founded gold mining company OceanaGold has listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Chief executive Gerard Bond speaks from Wall Street. Video / Herald NOW Business

What will US escalation in Iran do to oil prices?| Herald NOW Business

Options on the table as the Trump/Iran midday (NZT) deadline looms - Matthew Goodson from Salt Funds Management. Video / Herald NOW Business

Staff suffer head injuries at new mental health unit

A source whose family member worked there feared someone would be killed.

Is New Zealand backing a bully? Concerns over Peters’ visit to Trump’s US

International relations expert Robert Patman is with The Front Page to discuss the latest on the war in Iran, and what could happen next after Trump's expletive-laden threat.

MetService severe weather update: April 7

MetService severe weather update: April 7. Video / MetService

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Luxon says global order floundering as Iran war deepens, fertiliser prices rising | Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images, AFP

How will schools cope with Auckland's housing intensification? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The daily panel with The Front Page Podcast host Chelsea Daniels and senior BusinessDesk journalist Maria Slade. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY (edited)

What it's like staying in one of France's most luxurious hotels | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Travel writer Tim Roxborough stayed in Hotel Byblos. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Winston Peters set to meet Marco Rubio in Washington DC | Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan on what Peters will say to the US this week, and if the coalition is concerned about the polls. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Let it Be Tough: Learning mental endurance from a world-record-holding freediver | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Freediver and sport psychologist Ant Williams joins Herald NOW to celebrate the launch of his book 'Let it Be Tough'. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

50 years of Apple: How one company changed technology forever | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Business of Tech podcast host Peter Griffin unpacks the legacy of Apple, and ponders its future in the age of AI. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

How to invest during uncertain times | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Your Monday market outlook with Aaron Ibbotson. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY