Home / New Zealand / AucklandNZ Herald2 Sep, 2026 02:42 AM2 mins to readNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Methanex to indefinitely idle NZ plant and the flu vaccine will be free for young children. Video / NZ HeraldTwo men have been arrested after allegedly driving dangerously at speeds of 190km/h in a stolen car in South Auckland this morning — with police saying it was a “miracle no one was hurt”. Police were notified of a stolen vehicle travelling in the Takanini area at around 2.15am.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.