HeraldNOW Panel 18 June, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, June 20, 2026

All Whites defender Michael Boxall and assistant coach Simon Elliott explain how they will try to limit the impact of Mo Salah, who is Egypt's captain and main inspiration.

The All Whites caught up with Kiwi driver Shane van Gisbergen in San Diego before a Nascar meeting at the spectacular Naval Base Coronado. Video / NZ Herald

Far North grandfather Hirini Tau saved his two grandchildren and son from a fire early on June 11 by pushing them out a window. Video / Jason Dorday

MetService severe weather warning: June 20, 2026. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, June 20, 2026. US President Donald Trump and Israel continue to talk about wanting a ceasefire while attacking other countries.

Matt Earle has made a podcast about the stillbirth of his daughter, Mackenzie.

Sir Brendan Lindsay talks about how and why they are donating millions.

NZ Herald football writer Michael Burgess visits iconic Venice Beach boardwalk to talk to locals about the Fifa World Cup.

Sir Brendan Lindsay talks about why he and his wife are donating millions.

A two-vehicle crash has closed both southbound lanes of State Highway 1, with motorists facing delays over an hour in rush hour traffic.

Today on The Front Page, we’re joined by Rugby Direct podcast co-hosts, the Herald’s Liam Napier and NewstalkZB’s Elliott Smith to break down the final.

Cameron McMillan and Christopher Reive from Herald Sport look at Auckland FC's impending departures, the Fifa World Cup so far, and provide updates on the Black Caps and Warriors.

World Cup: New Zealand makes history with first mother-son duo.

MetService severe weather warning: June 19 - 21 . Video / MetService

Friends, family, fellow artists, politicians and fans of Dame Jools Topp have gathered at the Auckland Viaduct Events Centre to commemorate her life. Video / Jason Dorday

Footage from Grundy Productions shows the final hours aboard the Twofold Bay and the moment it sank off Napier to begin a new life as an artificial reef. Video / Grundy Productions

Qantas says the special ultra-long-haul aircraft will include six enclosed suites, each with work and dining spaces for one or two people. Video / Qantas

NZ Herald Live: Celebration of Dame Jools Topp.

Two people were assessed at the scene, with one transported to a local medical centre in a minor injuries. Video / Supplied

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

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.

As a young girl scrolls through her phone in the park her social media feed comes to life, with horrifying results.

Media specialist Carmen Parahi and broadcaster Mark Crysell discuss the morning's top headlines. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is considering banning the filmmakers from using crime-scene footage. Media Insider's Shayne Currie joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Your weekend weather outlook with Metservice's Heather Keats. Friday 19 June. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold explains what's behind the latest GDP figures. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Anzco Foods offers Egan family interests $800m for Greenlea Group; Kim Dotcom loses court battle over mortgage on $15m Queenstown home. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson join Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Stu Donovan unpacks the latest NZ Herald-Motu Poll of Polls. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Forest and Bird Managing Director, Richard Capie reveals why the bill is so problematic. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'There's the simple confidence you can shop without being scammed or hustled, or in my case, straight up confronted inside a store.' Video / Herald NOW Business

MetService morning weather update: Friday, June 19, 2026. Video / MetService

A quick-cut video showing the demolition of the old Four Square in Te Puna and the opening of the new store.

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Gritty, counter-attacking maiden test century from Glenn Phillips and Mokoena strikes late in Atlanta | Friday, June 19, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald football writer Michael Burgess reports in from San Diego, where the All Whites have begun preparations for the blockbuster clash with Egypt on Sunday (Monday NZT).

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Signing of US-Iran peace deal, economic recovery expanded beyond rural heartland | Friday, June 19, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Footage shows the massive lid of one of the refinery's storage tanks being blown into the air. Video / X @visegrad24

50 million barrels of Iranian oil on the water that can hit global markets today. Video / Herald NOW Business

Herald business editor at large Liam Dann interviews Z Energy chief Lindis Jones about fuel price margins. Video / Herald NOW Business