NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, July 10, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, July 10, 2026 <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"Power outages hit Gisborne and Wairoa","summary":"Hundreds of homes in Gisborne and Wairoa are without power due to intense weather overnight. The Wairoa mayor declared a local state of emergency."},{"timeSeconds":14,"label":"Power outages explained","summary":"The outages are impacting around 200 properties in Gisborne and 174 in Wairoa. Downed power lines and trees hitting power lines are the cause."},{"timeSeconds":34,"label":"Indian PM visits Auckland","summary":"Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Auckland for the first time in 40 years. This visit is accompanied by heightened security."},{"timeSeconds":54,"label":"New Zealand considers defence pact","summary":"Global tensions are pushing New Zealand towards a potential defence pact with Fiji and Australia. This follows China's recent missile tests."},{"timeSeconds":118,"label":"Oil prices surge amid tensions","summary":"Oil prices are increasing due to strikes that have reignited US-Iran tensions. Donald Trump has declared a ceasefire over the conflict."},{"timeSeconds":134,"label":"Fuel prices and advice","summary":"The global oil price for Brent crude has jumped. The Automobile Association advises making the most of current fuel prices."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->