Adam PearseDeputy Political Editor·NZ Herald·18 Jul, 2026 05:32 AM4 mins to readNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Auckland gears up for a large night of sport. Conflict reignites between Iran and the US. Video / NZ HeraldNew Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones claims political leaders need to “take off your kneepads” when receiving a visit from foreign leaders, one week after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon welcomed his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to New Zealand.
Speaking at the NZ First convention in Auckland, Jones ranted
