NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, June 20, 2026

Should tourists help pay for New Zealand’s infrastructure?

Regional Tourism New Zealand chair Andrew Wilson is with The Front Page to discuss the growing push for an accommodation levy.

Fifa World Cup: Can the All Whites recover from Egypt defeat to achieve Belgium miracle?

NZ Herald football writer Michael Burgess and Newstalk ZB football analyst Jason Pine reflect on the All Whites clash with Egypt and look ahead to the Belgium match.

Wayne Brown says Auckland councillors facing rising threats and abuse

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown discusses threatening behaviour directed at him and fellow councillors. Brown spoke with reporter Katie Bradford about the incidents.

MetService severe weather update: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

MetService severe weather update: Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

MetService afternoon weather update: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

MetService afternoon weather update: Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Labour leader unclear on how many free GPs visits will be conducted by doctors

He was asked about visits with doctors, as opposed to with nurse practitioners. Video / Mark Mitchell

Klara and the Sun - Taika Waititi’s latest film shot in New Zealand

Based on the bestselling novel from Nobel Prize-winner Kazuo Ishiguro and written and directed by Academy-Award winner Taika Waititi. Video / Sony Pictures Entertainment

Fifa World Cup: All Whites captain Chris Wood reacts to Egypt defeat

All Whites captain Chris Wood reflects on the defeat to Egypt on Monday at the Fifa World Cup.

Herald NOW Business June 23 20,26

Join Herald NOW Business with host Garth Bray as he brings you the business news of the day, subject matter expert interviews, and local and global thought leaders.

Ryan Bridge TODAY 23 June 2026

Join Ryan Bridge TODAY with host Ryan Bridge as he brings you the day's news, interviews and panel discussions live from the NZ Herald newsroom.

The Rotorua Lodge with a David Hasselhoff endorsement | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Travel writer Tim Roxborogh has stayed at On The Point Lodge in Rotorua. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Should New Zealand bring in a bed tax? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The daily panel with Sherson-Willis director Trish Sherson and Senior BusinessDesk reporter, Dileepa Fonseka. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ukrainian academic reveals what life is like inside war-torn Ukraine | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Dr Hanna Shelest says the war has now dragged on longer than WWI. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Data Centres at Sea: Could Ocean Power Fuel the AI Boom? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain explains the concept behind ocean data centres. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Explained: The German exchange student named in the All Blacks | Ryan Bridge TODAY

German-born loose forward Anton Segner says he was only supposed to come to New Zealand for six months, but now he has been named in the All Blacks squad. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Les Mills, City Fitness, Jetts & Snap – who's getting more of our gym fees? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

BusinessDesk's Business of Wellness investigates where we spend our time and money at the gym; plus has the UK PM quitting  moved markets? Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Starmer resigns: What happens now? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

King's College London professor of European politics, Anand Menon, discusses what happens next following Keir Starmer's resignation as UK Prime Minister. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Punish them for doing the right thing' - Hipkins on National's retirement plan | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Labour won't raise the superannuation age, and mandatory KiwiSaver will hurt those on low incomes. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ruapehu Mayor joins call for nationwide tourist levy | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Weston Kirton says the funding would be put straight back into local tourism infrastructure. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Alan Greenspan, former chair of the US Federal Reserve, has died aged 100 | Herald NOW Business

Greenspan served five terms under four US presidents, from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the rise of the first iPhone. 2degrees Business Wrap Garth Bray.

Peters: 'Haven't been around this long' for 'that sort of wanker question' | Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ First leader Winston Peters responds to Simeon Brown's sibling squabbles metaphor, and whether he would go into coaliton with Labour. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Mayors back new bed tax plan to fund tourism infrastructure | Herald NOW Business

Herald reporter Katie Bradford talks to Regional Tourism chair Andrew Wilson about the new push for a nationwide bed tax. Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Tuesday, June 23, 2026

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, June 23, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Sir Keir Starmer steps down as UK Prime Minister following a byelection. Tourism New Zealand proposes another bed tax.

Why hasn't Air NZ moved to the airport? | Herald NOW Business

Two years ago,Air NZ was due to move its world headquarters from Auckland's CBD to a new building at the airport, but it never happened. Herald property editor Anne Gibson explains

Demand for wealth protection, particularly from wealthy Americans, is rising | Herald NOW Business

NZ-based offshore trust firm Southpac Group manages more than $6.8 billion in assets for clients around the world. Chief Executive Mike Arand discusses the growing demand.

Sir Keir Starmer announces his resignation as UK Prime Minister | Herald NOW Business

Victoria Harris, co-founder of The Curve Platform, joins us live from London with local reaction and what it means for markets. Video / Herald NOW Business

MetService morning weather update: June 23, 2026

MetService morning weather update: June 23, 2026. Video / MetService

Bed tax battle: Councils & tourism operators turn up pressure on Govt

Chair of Regional Tourism NZ Andrew Wilson speaks with Katie Bradford about the bed tax battle.

Solitude, sunrise scenery reward early risers on Alaska Inner Passage cruises

Bald eagle swarms, however, need a little extra effort.

Motorbike riders arrive at High Court to challenge ACC engine-size levy

Motorcycle Advocacy Group New Zealand representative Mark Chapple is the sole person taking on ACC in court.

Embraer's Brazil HQ

One of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers is carving a niche despite stiff competition.

KiwiSaver versus wealth tax - the new political divide

National have proposed sweeping changes to KiwiSaver while the Greens want to tax the rich. Chief political reporter Jamie Ensor joins The Front Page with more.

Historic anchor presented at Te Wainui Marae before Matariki celebrations

Julie O’Donnell presented the 200-year-old anchor at Te Wainui marae on Saturday. Video / Zoe Mills

Fifa World Cup 2026: All Whites fans gather in Auckland for Egypt game

Fans pack Auckland bar to back All Whites' World Cup clash with Egypt. Video / Dean Purcell

Eastcliffe retirement village set for demolition

Graham Wilkinson, founder, Generus Living Group which will demolish and replace the leaky Ngāti Whātua village, Eastcliffe. Video \ Jason Dorday

Car crashes into tractor-trailer in Motueka

One person has been taken to hospital after a tractor-trailer was clipped by a car and overturned in Motueka.

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea on team selection

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea speaks to media after the All Blacks team announcement at the Feilding Yellow Rugby Club. Video / Mark Mitchell

Dave Rennie’s first All Blacks squad revealed

NZ Herald's Elliot Smith and Liam Napier discuss Dave Rennie’s first All Blacks squad selection. Video / Mark Mitchell

All Blacks stand-up

Dave Rennie speaks to the media ahead of the All Blacks squad announcement.