NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, July 18, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, July 18, 2026 <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":1,"label":"Winston Peters on campaign strategy","summary":"Winston Peters states that the biggest campaign push will occur in the final weeks before the election. He also mentions that former Labour ministers are attending the party's convention."},{"timeSeconds":23,"label":"Iran-US conflict escalates","summary":"The conflict between Iran and the USA is escalating with renewed strikes. Iran has launched missiles at American allies, including Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan."},{"timeSeconds":53,"label":"Bird flu preparedness","summary":"Vet clinics are preparing for potential bird flu cases, but hope they won't need to treat any. The NZ Veterinary Association has provided guidelines for managing and triaging birds."},{"timeSeconds":120,"label":"Auckland gears up for sports night","summary":"Auckland is preparing for a busy night of sports with multiple events. The Warriors and the All Blacks are expected to draw large crowds."},{"timeSeconds":145,"label":"Tech giants vie for value title","summary":"Apple and Nvidia are competing for the title of the world's most valuable company. Apple recently regained the top spot after a temporary decline."},{"timeSeconds":215,"label":"Polar plunge for Special Olympics","summary":"Swimmers in Wellington braved the cold water for a 'Polar Plunge' challenge. The event aimed to raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->