NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, July 24, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, July 24, 2026 <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":2,"label":"New Zealanders urged to leave Iran","summary":"New Zealanders in Iran are urged to leave as soon as possible due to escalating conflict. Airspace closures are possible at any time."},{"timeSeconds":25,"label":"Safe travel advice for Iran","summary":"For those unable to leave Iran, safe travel recommends staying in a safe place and following local authorities' instructions."},{"timeSeconds":33,"label":"Children's Commissioner urges faster action","summary":"The Children's Commissioner is urging the government to act faster on child poverty. A new report shows 169,000 Kiwi children are living without basic necessities."},{"timeSeconds":50,"label":"Rising cost of living impacts families","summary":"The rising cost of living has significantly contributed to hardship for families since 2023. This is impacting children's health, education, and overall well-being."},{"timeSeconds":109,"label":"Child abuse bill drawn from parliament","summary":"A member's bill aimed at cracking down on unreported child abuse has been drawn from Parliament. It would make it mandatory to report suspected child harm."},{"timeSeconds":132,"label":"Calls for regular inflation reports","summary":"Calls for more regular inflation reports are overdue. From next July, Stats NZ will phase in monthly consumer price index reporting."},{"timeSeconds":151,"label":"Economist on inflation reporting","summary":"Economist Brad Olson states New Zealand is the only OECD country relying on quarterly inflation figures. He believes monthly reports would provide better understanding."},{"timeSeconds":208,"label":"Lyn Fleming killer sentenced today","summary":"The man who murdered police officer Lyn Fleming on New Year's Day 2025 will be sentenced today. He was found guilty of murder and assault."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->