https://nzherald.co.nz
Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.SCORE
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Checks
138 REVIEW 5 FIX
DAlt Text QualityAction23 of 122 images have issuesFIX
Alt Text Quality
Action23 of 122 images have issues
23 of 122 images have issues
Critical::
15 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Warning::
8 image(s) with filename as alt text
Info::
3 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
96 image(s) with good alt text
122 images 96 good alt text 3 decorative 8 generic 15 missing
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| missing | 15 image(s) |
| filename | 8 image(s) |
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Why this matters
Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.
Learn more ▾ ▴
WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report
DWeb ManifestActionNot foundFIX
Web Manifest
ActionNot found
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.
No web manifest found.
DDark Mode SupportActionNo dark mode signalsFIX
Dark Mode Support
ActionNo dark mode signals
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
Print Stylesheet
ActionNo print styles
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
BLandmark Structure23 landmarksREVIEW
Landmark Structure
23 landmarks
23 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
2 of 3 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Why this matters
Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.
Learn more ▾ ▴
When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.
Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Why this matters
Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.
Learn more ▾ ▴
WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1
BHeading Hierarchy135 headingsREVIEW
Heading Hierarchy
135 headings
135 headings
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
Warning::
1 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
- H2 Subscriptions
- H2 Sections
- H2 Puzzles & Quizzes
- H2 Regions
- H2 Media
- H2 NZME Network
- H2 'Slaughterhouse' silenced: Abattoir on wheels shut down after 'carnage' complaint
- H3 Evacuations as heavy rain continues; major slip closes SH3 in Taranaki; Moutoa floodgates opened
- H3 Schools seek OIA exemption after mass request hits 2400 institutions
- H3 ‘Just f***ing approve’ Mandelson, No 10 told Foreign Office
- H3 From Taylor Swift to Codie Taylor: Why NZ needs to plan for better stadiums
- H3 Louisiana gunman who killed eight children masked his rage before rampage
- H3 Cross-lease shake-up: Court ruling may make it harder to block neighbours’ plans
- H3 Greg Smith: The retirement gap many New Zealanders don't see coming
- H3 Listener weekly quiz: April 22
- H3 'Preventable tragedy': Meth blamed for Gisborne free diver’s death, coroner finds
- H3 India FTA set for signing, Labour flags $34b investment risk
- H3 From grief to glow: Fairy launches dance classes to boost women's body confidence
- H3 NZ mānuka honey sells for £2000 a jar at Harrods
- H3 Thomas Coughlan: Christopher Luxon fires his shot – can he save his leadership?
- H3 Prominent NZ broadcaster Duncan Garner appears in court for criminal charge
- H3 Kiwi walks away from $300k fly-in, fly-out job to save his marriage
- H3 Arrests, hangings, blackout: Iran cranks up wartime repression
- H2 Just In
- H3 Ceasefire extended but Iran walkout raises risk of US strikes
- H3 Tony Alexander: Reserve Bank has lost the plot on inflation and interest rates
- H3 Louisiana gunman who killed eight children masked his rage before rampage
- H3 'Hey mate, you got a spare $45K?': Once-in-a-lifetime bach at dream fishing spot
- H3 Slow road back: Only 35% of major Helena Bay slip cleared since January
- H3 Tony Alexander: Reserve Bank has lost the plot on inflation and interest rates
- H3 Exclusive: Peter Griffin: Satya Nadella discusses AI in NZ
- H3 On The Up: Auckland teacher celebrated for helping kids in sport
- H2 Best of Premium
- H3 ‘This is not a golden ticket’: Minister cracks down on idle visa money
- H3 Thousands of NZers subject to compulsory mental health assessments, Māori disproportionately affected
- H3 AI could add $102 billion annually to New Zealand’s economy by 2038 – new Microsoft NZ boss
- H3 'I gave a eulogy at a customer's funeral': How a bookstore job built Jenna Todd a community
- H3 Paul Lewis: Who won the key battles between All Blacks contenders
- H3 How to start an art collection you’ll actually want to live with
- H2 New Zealand
- H2 Evacuations as heavy rain continues; major slip closes SH3 in Taranaki; Moutoa floodgates opened
- H3 Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of April 20-26
- H3 Fonterra payout: How Rotorua and Taupō farmers are spending their cash
- H3 Cold, wet blast eases for Wellington as chill spreads to rest of country
- H3 Person killed in car and truck crash, SH1 closed between Tokoroa and Taupō
- H3 From grief to glow: Fairy launches dance classes to boost women's body confidence
- H3 Proposed pharmacy changes could ease 'clogged-up health system'
- H3 Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of April 20-26
- H2 Sign up for local news
- H3 (empty)
- H3 Major slip closes SH3 in Taranaki; Moutoa floodgates opened
- H3 Cold, wet blast eases for Wellington as chill spreads to rest of country
- H3 From Taylor Swift to Codie Taylor: Why NZ needs to plan for better stadiums
- H3 How Bay farmers are spending their 'once in a lifetime' slice of Fonterra’s $3.2b payout
- H2 World
- H3 Ceasefire extended but Iran walkout raises risk of US strikes
- H3 Louisiana gunman who killed eight children masked his rage before rampage
- H3 Arrests, hangings, blackout: Iran cranks up wartime repression
- H2 Puzzles & quizzes
- H3 Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: April 22
- H3 Morning quiz: What does the musical term 'tenuto' mean?
- H3 Sudoku
- H3 Crosswords
- H2 Podcasts
- H3 Luxon survives vote but stops short of claiming 'full' backing
- H3 Prominent NZ broadcaster Duncan Garner appears in court for criminal charge
- H3 What the Government’s Treaty rewrite could actually change
- H3 AI apps could soon manage your money better than you do
- H2 Business
- H2 Why should mortgage holders be punished for Iran conflict with higher rates?
- H3 India FTA set for signing, Labour flags $34b investment risk
- H3 Greg Smith: The retirement gap many New Zealanders don't see coming
- H3 'Major milestone': Radio firm MediaWorks returns to profit as it looks for new owner
- H3 Cross-lease shake-up: Court ruling may make it harder to block neighbours’ plans
- H3 Market close: NZ sharemarket flat after higher-than-expected inflation rate
- H2 BusinessDesk
- H3 Exclusive: Peter Griffin: Satya Nadella discusses AI in NZ
- H3 Property developer Greg Olliver avoids bankruptcy
- H3 India FTA comes with a catch
- H3 David Chaplin: NZ Super cops eye-rolling ruling over ESG
- H3 Fast-track panel ‘made legal errors’ on Sunfield: Auckland Council
- H2 Sport
- H3 From Taylor Swift to Codie Taylor: Why NZ needs to plan for better stadiums
- H3 Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: April 22
- H3 The fall and fall of Leicester City: From EPL champs to brink of League One
- H3 Wembanyama wins NBA defensive player of the year
- H3 North Star on his shin: The tattoo driving pro football hopeful Aston Hurd
- H3 Kiwi comeback jockey hoping to Ace his return to the big time
- H3 Ex-Black Cap front-runner to be new NZ Cricket chief executive
- H3 Nathan Limm: Is the next Silver Ferns coach emerging?
- H2 Trending on Viva
- H2 How to start an art collection you’ll actually want to live with
- H3 'I gave a eulogy at a customer's funeral': How a bookstore job built Jenna Todd a community
- H3 From the runway to the red carpet: Refresh your look with these 8 trending haircuts, colours and styles
- H3 Lena Dunham’s memoir about people-pleasing sure airs a lot of grievances
- H2 OneRoof property news
- H3 Tony Alexander: Reserve Bank has lost the plot on inflation and interest rates
- H3 'Hey mate, you got a spare $45K?': Once-in-a-lifetime bach at dream fishing spot
- H3 Biggest deal since Dotcom: Coatesville mega-mansion sells for close to $18m
- H3 Renegade artist's cult home for sale
- H2 Entertainment & Lifestyle
- H2 Hannah McQueen: What Kiwis get wrong about retirement village contracts, and what to know before you sign
- H3 You don’t really need to take vitamins – all they produce is expensive urine
- H3 'A remarkable human being': Tributes flow for Doogie Howser actor Rif Hutton
- H3 'Dealing with the trauma with jokes and fun': Dylan Sprouse on home intruder scare
- H2 The Listener
- H3 We remember: The NZ gardening legacy WWI laid waste to
- H3 MacBook Neo spells trouble for PCs
- H3 Aaron Smale: The healing power of the Māoriland Film Festival
- H3 Andrew Spraggon’s latest delivers slinky grooves begging to be remixed
- H2 Car news and advice
- H3 Pure-electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 1050 grille lights and a certified vegan interior
- H3 This hybrid engine cuts fuel use by 40 per cent and uses renewable petrol
- H3 Mini turns Countryman into rolling music festival stage with Vagabund one-offs
- H2 Travel
- H3 This Aussie island costs $57,700 to stay at. Here's what one night is like
- H3 Air NZ boss wary of increasing fares but confident in jet fuel supply amid crisis
- H3 Summer isn’t over: 30-plus epic adventures to squeeze in around Aotearoa
- H3 How a dizzying bridge climb helped me finally understand Sydney
- H2 Kāhu news - Ngā Take o te Wā
- H2 North Star on his shin: The tattoo driving pro football hopeful Aston Hurd
- H3 'We should celebrate': 81% back Whanganui land settlement
- H3 How free te reo books are helping thousands of tamariki fall in love with reading
- H3 Māori Queen’s blessing sets stage for showdown in key electorate
- H2 Partner content
- H3 Investing in a year of change – what history teaches us
- H3 Cyber incident recovery out of step
- H3 Plan a Trip to San Francisco and Explore the Best of California
- H3 Downsizing unlocked their retirement
- H3 Public Notices
- H3 Death Notices
- H3 Book your classified ad online
- H3 Read the daily e-edition
- H3 All-Access + BusinessDesk Weekly
- H3 All-Access + BusinessDesk Annual
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
Why this matters
No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.
Learn more ▾ ▴
The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.
Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
Why this matters
Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.
Source: WCAG 2.4.6
CForm AccessibilityAction7 of 20 controls have issuesREVIEW
Form Accessibility
Action7 of 20 controls have issues
7 of 20 controls have issues
Critical::
7 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <select id="vjs_select_1526">; <select id="vjs_select_1545">; <select id="vjs_select_1560">; <select id="vjs_select_637">; <select id="vjs_select_656">; <select id="vjs_select_671">; <input type="checkbox" name="queryly_toggle" id="queryly_toggle">
Info::
13 control(s) properly labeled
20 controls
13 labeled
0 placeholder only
7 unlabeled
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| #vjs_select_1476 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_1481 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_1491 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_1496 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_1506 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_1511 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_587 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_592 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_602 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_607 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_617 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_622 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #queryly_query | search | Search | aria-label |
| #vjs_select_1545 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_1560 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_637 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_656 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_671 | select | (none) | none |
| #queryly_toggle | checkbox | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_1526 | select | (none) | none |
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
<select id="vjs_select_1526">; <select id="vjs_select_1545">; <select id="vjs_select_1560">; <select id="vjs_select_637">; <select id="vjs_select_656">; <select id="vjs_select_671">; <input type="checkbox" name="queryly_toggle" id="queryly_toggle">
Why this matters
Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2
BLink & Button Quality1 issue(s) across 873 links and 56 buttonsREVIEW
Link & Button Quality
1 issue(s) across 873 links and 56 buttons
1 issue(s) across 873 links and 56 buttons
Warning::
1 link(s) with generic text
Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.
Got: /my-account/subscription/offers/ ("Learn more")
Warning::
107 link(s) open in new tab without warning
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
Got: https://businessdesk.co.nz/?ref=nzhnav; https://www.oneroof.co.nz/?ref=nzhnav; https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/?ref=nzhnav; https://www.nzme.co.nz/advertise/?ref=nzhnav; https://www.oneroof.co.nz/?ref=nzhnav; https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/?ref=network; https://businessdesk.co.nz/?ref=network; https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/?ref=network; https://sunlive.co.nz/?ref=network; https://www.zmonline.com/?ref=network (+97 more)
Info::
765 link(s) with descriptive text
873 links
0 empty
1 generic text
107 new tab
0 empty buttons
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/?ref=nzhnav | BusinessDesk | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/?ref=nzhnav | OneRoof property listings | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/?ref=nz… | Driven car news | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nzme.co.nz/advertise/?ref=nz… | Advertise with NZME | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/?ref=nzhnav | OneRoof | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/?ref=ne… | Driven Car Guide | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/?ref=network | BusinessDesk | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/?ref=networ… | Newstalk ZB | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://sunlive.co.nz/?ref=network | Sunlive | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.zmonline.com/?ref=network | ZM | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.thehits.co.nz/?ref=network | The Hits | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.thecoast.net.nz/?ref=network | Coast | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.hauraki.co.nz/?ref=network | Radio Hauraki | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.theaccnz.com/?ref=network | The Alternative Commentary Col… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.gold.co.nz/?ref=network | Gold | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.flava.co.nz/?ref=network | Flava | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.iheart.com/?ref=network | iHeart Radio | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.hokonui.co.nz/?ref=network | Hokonui | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.radiowanaka.co.nz/?ref=netwo… | Radio Wanaka | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.iheartcountry.co.nz/?ref=net… | iHeartCountry New Zealand | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.restauranthub.co.nz/rh2/?utm… | Restaurant Hub | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nzme.co.nz/nzme-brands/nzme-… | NZME Events | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nzherald.co.nz/video/herald-… | Live · Ryan Bridge TODAY | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/ | Open link in a new tab | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/49351/?ut… | Tony Alexander: Reserve Bank h… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/ | Open link in a new tab | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/49347/?ut… | 'Hey mate, you got a spare $45… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/49351/?ut… | story card picture | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/ | Open link in a new tab | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/49351/?ut… | Tony Alexander: Reserve Bank h… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/49351/?ut… | Forecast failures - what it me… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/opini… | story card picture | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/opini… | Exclusive: Peter Griffin: Saty… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/opini… | Microsoft CEO sits down for hi… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/ | Open link in a new tab | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/opini… | Exclusive: Peter Griffin: Saty… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/ | Open link in a new tab | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/prope… | Property developer Greg Ollive… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/ | Open link in a new tab | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/polit… | India FTA comes with a catch | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/ | Open link in a new tab | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/opini… | David Chaplin: NZ Super cops e… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/ | Open link in a new tab | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/prope… | Fast-track panel ‘made legal… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz | OneRoof property news | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz | Brand Logo | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/49351/?ut… | story card picture | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/ | Open link in a new tab | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/49351/?ut… | Tony Alexander: Reserve Bank h… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/49347/?ut… | story card picture | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/ | Open link in a new tab | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/49347/?ut… | 'Hey mate, you got a spare $45… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/49349/?ut… | story card picture | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/ | Open link in a new tab | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/49349/?ut… | Biggest deal since Dotcom: Coa… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/49341/?ut… | story card picture | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/ | Open link in a new tab | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/49341/?ut… | Renegade artist's cult home fo… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/me… | story card picture | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/ | Open link in a new tab | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/me… | Pure-electric Mercedes-Benz C-… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/me… | Company claims C-Class EV will… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/ne… | story card picture | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/ | Open link in a new tab | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/ne… | This hybrid engine cuts fuel u… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/ne… | Two prototypes have been valid… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/mi… | story card picture | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/ | Open link in a new tab | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/mi… | Mini turns Countryman into rol… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/mi… | These Minis are designed less … | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/sponsored/cyb… | story card picture | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/sponsored/cyb… | Cyber incident recovery out of… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/sponsored/cyb… | NZ organisations underestimate… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www2.nzherald.co.nz/classifieds/… | story card picture | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www2.nzherald.co.nz/classifieds/… | Public Notices | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/obituarie… | story card picture | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/obituarie… | Death Notices | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| http://nzmeclassifieds.co.nz | story card picture | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| http://nzmeclassifieds.co.nz | Book your classified ad online | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.facebook.com/nzherald.co.nz/ | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.instagram.com/nzherald/?hl=e… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.threads.net/@nzherald | threads | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaR… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://twitter.com/nzherald | x | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.tiktok.com/@nzherald | tiktok | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.youtube.com/user/nzheraldtv | youtube | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nzme.co.nz/about-nzme/terms-… | House rules | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nzme.co.nz/about-nzme/privac… | Privacy Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nzme.co.nz/about-nzme/terms-… | Terms of use | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nzme.co.nz/about-nzme/terms-… | Competition terms & conditions | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://subscriptions.nzherald.co.nz/ | Manage your print subscription | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://subscriptions.nzherald.co.nz/sub… | Subscribe to the NZ Herald new… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://subscriptions.nzherald.co.nz/gif… | Gift a subscription | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://subscriptions.nzherald.co.nz/ter… | Subscription terms & condition… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/ | Newstalk ZB | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://businessdesk.co.nz/ | BusinessDesk | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.oneroof.co.nz/ | OneRoof | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/ | Driven Car Guide | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.iheart.com/ | iHeart Radio | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.restauranthub.co.nz/rh2/ | Restaurant Hub | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nzme.co.nz/about-nzme/ | About NZME | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://careers.nzme.co.nz/ | NZME careers | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nzme.co.nz/advertise/ | Advertise with NZME | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nzme.co.nz/nzmeadvantage/ | NZME Digital Performance Marke… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nzme.co.nz/nzme-brands/nzme-… | NZME Events | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nzme.co.nz/ | go to nz herald homepage | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /my-account/subscription/offers/ | Learn more | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: Learn more Suggested: Offers | |||
| https://www.queryly.com/ | search by queryly | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
821 links and buttons have descriptive text
Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.
/my-account/subscription/offers/ ("Learn more")
Why this matters
Generic anchor text ('click here', 'read more', 'learn more') tells screen readers and search engines nothing about the destination.
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Out-of-context lists of links read by AT (one navigation pattern) become useless when every link says 'click here'. Use the destination's title or topic as anchor text. Doubles as SEO win — Google passes anchor-text relevance to the destination.
Source: WCAG 2.4.4 / Google Search Central
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
https://businessdesk.co.nz/?ref=nzhnav; https://www.oneroof.co.nz/?ref=nzhnav; https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/?ref=nzhnav; https://www.nzme.co.nz/advertise/?ref=nzhnav; https://www.oneroof.co.nz/?ref=nzhnav; https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/?ref=network; https://businessdesk.co.nz/?ref=network; https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/?ref=network; https://sunlive.co.nz/?ref=network; https://www.zmonline.com/?ref=network (+97 more)
Why this matters
Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.
Learn more ▾ ▴
Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.
Source: MDN target / OWASP
C404 Error PageActionHTTP 404, custom pageREVIEW
404 Error Page
ActionHTTP 404, custom page
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title NZ Herald - Breaking news, latest news, business, sport and entertainment - NZ Herald ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
BFavicon & Branding6 icon(s) detectedREVIEW
Favicon & Branding
6 icon(s) detected
6 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
BColor Contrast (Screenshot)20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AAREVIEW
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
20 pass 19 pass AA only
Show all checked elements (20)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h2 Subscriptions | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Sections | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h2 Puzzles & Quizzes | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h2 Regions | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h2 Media | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h2 NZME Network | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h2 'Slaughterhouse' sil… | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h2 Just In | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h2 Evacuations as heavy… | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h2 Sign up for local ne… | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h2 Why should mortgage … | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h2 BusinessDesk | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h2 How to start an art … | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h2 Hannah McQueen: What… | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h2 North Star on his sh… | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h3 Evacuations as heavy… | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h3 Schools seek OIA exe… | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h3 ‘Just f***ing appr… | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h3 From Taylor Swift to… | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
| h3 Louisiana gunman who… | 4.07:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #D51E38 | Pass |
Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.
BLighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 85/100 — 5 failing, 26 passedREVIEW
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 85/100 — 5 failing, 26 passed
85
Accessibility
These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.
Contrast
Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
ADVERTISEMENT div.no-mobile-deck > div.order-2 > div#ad-container > span.ad__heading |
Advertise with NZME. div.no-mobile-deck > div.order-2 > div#ad-container > a.ad__link |
Opinion div.flex > div.flex > div.flex > a.text-xxs |
Opinion div.flex > div.flex > div.flex > a.text-xxs |
ADVERTISEMENT div.containerV2 > main#main > div#ad-container > span.ad__heading |
Advertise with NZME. div.containerV2 > main#main > div#ad-container > a.ad__link |
OneRoof div.flex > div.flex > div.flex > a.flex |
OneRoof div.flex > div.flex > div.flex > a.flex |
ADVERTISEMENT div.relative > div.min-w-full > div#ad-container > span.ad__heading |
Advertise with NZME. div.relative > div.min-w-full > div#ad-container > a.ad__link |
OneRoof div.@container > div > div.flex > a.flex |
Updated div > div.flex > div.flex > span |
Analysis div.@container > div > div.flex > a.flex |
ADVERTISEMENT div.containerV2 > main#main > div#ad-container > span.ad__heading |
Advertise with NZME. div.containerV2 > main#main > div#ad-container > a.ad__link |
Cartoons div.flex > div.flex > div.flex > a.text-xxs |
Cartoons div.flex > div.flex > div.flex > a.text-xxs |
ADVERTISEMENT div.relative > div.min-w-full > div#ad-container > span.ad__heading |
Advertise with NZME. div.relative > div.min-w-full > div#ad-container > a.ad__link |
ADVERTISEMENT div.flex > div.min-w-full > div#ad-container > span.ad__heading |
Advertise with NZME. div.flex > div.min-w-full > div#ad-container > a.ad__link |
Opinion div.flex > div.flex > div.flex > a.flex |
ADVERTISEMENT div.relative > div.min-w-full > div#ad-container > span.ad__heading |
Advertise with NZME. div.relative > div.min-w-full > div#ad-container > a.ad__link |
Opinion div.flex > div.flex > div.flex > a.text-xxs |
Analysis div.flex > div.flex > div.flex > a.text-xxs |
OneRoof div.@container > div > div.flex > a.flex |
Updated div > div.flex > div.flex > span |
OneRoof div.@container > div > div.flex > a.flex |
Updated div > div.flex > div.flex > span |
OneRoof div.@container > div > div.flex > a.flex |
OneRoof div.@container > div > div.flex > a.flex |
Opinion div.flex > div.flex > div.flex > a.text-xxs |
Reviews div.flex > div.flex > div.flex > a.text-xxs |
ADVERTISEMENT div.flex > div.min-w-full > div#ad-container > span.ad__heading |
Advertise with NZME. div.flex > div.min-w-full > div#ad-container > a.ad__link |
ADVERTISEMENT div.containerV2 > main#main > div#ad-container > span.ad__heading |
Advertise with NZME. div.containerV2 > main#main > div#ad-container > a.ad__link |
These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.
Names and labels
Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
body.nzh > div.interstitial > a.interstitial__closeButton > img body.nzh > div.interstitial > a.interstitial__closeButton > img |
body.nzh > div.interstitial > a.interstitial__creative > img body.nzh > div.interstitial > a.interstitial__creative > img |
div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] |
div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] |
div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] |
div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] |
div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] |
div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] |
div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] |
div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] |
div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] |
div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] |
div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] |
div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] |
div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] |
div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] |
div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] div.flex > div.flex > div.relative > img.aspect-[3/2] |
Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
body.nzh > div.interstitial > a.interstitial__creative body.nzh > div.interstitial > a.interstitial__creative |
div.relative > div.flex > div.flex > a.no-underline div.relative > div.flex > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.relative > div.flex > div.flex > a.no-underline div.relative > div.flex > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.relative > div.flex > div.flex > a.no-underline div.relative > div.flex > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.relative > div.flex > div.flex > a.no-underline div.relative > div.flex > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.relative > div.flex > div.flex > a.no-underline div.relative > div.flex > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.relative > div.flex > div.flex > a.no-underline div.relative > div.flex > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.relative > div.flex > div.flex > a.no-underline div.relative > div.flex > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline |
div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline div.@container > div > div.flex > a.no-underline |
These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.
Best practices
Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
New Zealand div.relative > div.relative > div.flex > a.flex |
Analysis div.flex > div.flex > div.flex > a.text-xxs |
New Zealand div.relative > div.relative > div.flex > a.flex |
These items highlight common accessibility best practices.
Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Full forecast div.h-auto > div.h-auto > div.flex > button.btn |
○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
●All heading elements contain content.
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○Form elements have associated labels
○Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.