NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, July 7, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"NZ Raises Concerns Over China Missile","summary":"New Zealand is expressing deep concerns about China testing a nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific. Foreign Minister Winston Peters stated the move is inconsistent with peace in the region."},{"timeSeconds":37,"label":"India Trade Deal Boosts Confidence","summary":"Confidence in the free trade agreement with India is expected to rise, with exports projected to increase before the deal is enacted. New export numbers show a 63% jump."},{"timeSeconds":101,"label":"Trade Deal Boosts Confidence","summary":"The India Business Council chair told Ryan Bridge that business confidence is high due to the trade deal. He noted that visitor arrivals have increased since the FTA was negotiated."},{"timeSeconds":114,"label":"Invest NZ Targets Data Centres","summary":"Invest NZ is pushing for offshore investment in data centres, aiming for $30 billion over five years. This initiative is expected to boost economic activity and create jobs."},{"timeSeconds":146,"label":"Wild Southern Weather Begins to Ease","summary":"The wild weather in the South is expected to ease today, though some wet conditions may persist. Parts of Marlborough and North Canterbury are under a red rain warning until tomorrow."},{"timeSeconds":214,"label":"Trump Confirms FIFA Ban Review Request","summary":"Donald Trump has confirmed he asked FIFA to review the ban on US striker Yunus Musah. The ban was imposed after he received a red card during a World Cup match."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->