UpdatedNatasha GordonLive News Reporter·NZ Herald·4 Jun, 2026 06:37 AM4 mins to readNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Trump preparing to increase tariffs as Iran continues it's offensive tactics. The Opportunity Party surpasses 5% vote.Residents in an upmarket Auckland suburb say they are being overrun by rats. Pest controllers say they are receiving three times as many calls for this time of year – one claims up to 70 calls per week.
Locals in Ponsonby, Grey Lynn and Westmere have reported a
