NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, July 4, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, July 4, 2026 <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":1,"label":"Retailers want greater powers for security","summary":"Retailers are advocating for security staff to be granted more authority. This includes the ability to detain or remove individuals and issue exclusion notices."},{"timeSeconds":29,"label":"Mayor to wear startup t-shirts for 100 days","summary":"Auckland's Mayor Wayne Brown will wear t-shirts from local startups daily for 100 days. This initiative aims to support and highlight the city's startup ecosystem."},{"timeSeconds":56,"label":"Consumer NZ launches airline passenger rights portal","summary":"Consumer NZ has launched an online portal to help airline passengers understand their rights. This tool aims to provide clarity on entitlements when dealing with airlines."},{"timeSeconds":120,"label":"Dry July option for non-drinkers","summary":"For those participating in Dry July, there's an option to purchase a 'cheeky wine' for a special occasion. This initiative supports cancer research and rehabilitation."},{"timeSeconds":144,"label":"Three men found not guilty of journalist's murder","summary":"Three men have been acquitted of the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Northern Ireland in 2019. The judge ruled there was insufficient evidence for a conviction."},{"timeSeconds":211,"label":"Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors","summary":"Speculation is rife that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are set to tie the knot. The reported venue is Madison Square Garden, chosen for its protected airspace."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->