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What’s hot this week: Movies, music and must-see moments

Entertainment reporter, Beth Haverland breaks down the biggest pop culture and entertainment stories. Video / Herald Now

Venus Williams to star at ASB Classic

Nicolas Lamperin reveals how organisers secured one of tennis’s biggest names.

Inside the mind of a killer: Understanding the mushroom case appeal

Criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Monroe on what drives people to fight convictions. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW panel: The Treaty and schools, mushroom murders case and concerts at Eden Park

Sarah Sparks and Rob Campbell join the Herald NOW panel to discuss the big issues from today. Video / Herald NOW

Savvy savings: Expert tips for growing wealth through 2025

Mark Richardson shares smart investing strategies for uncertain times. Video / Herald Now

All Blacks eye redemption on Northern tour

Herald rugby reporter Liam Napier joins us from Edinburgh ahead of the weekend clash. Video / NZ Herald

Kiwi Aid in a war zone: Rebuilding homes in Ukraine

ReliefAid’s Mike Seawright reports from Kharkiv on the latest humanitarian work. Video / Herald NOW

'Bird of the Year’ strikes back: Why Kārearea swoop on walkers

Conservation experts respond after NZ’s favourite falcon turns fierce in Wellington.

Chris Bishop on Eden Park reforms, up to 30 concerts per year

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Mike Hosking about possibly expanding the capabilities of Eden park, including holding up to 30 concerts per year. Video / NZ Herald

Milk prices fall again, EPA boss fast-track exit, Fletcher Building sitting on too many houses

Could GDT results put downward pressure on Fonterra payout? Fast-track changes include EPA boss Alan Freeth. Fletcher Residential overfull inventory.

Regional Roundup: The South Island headlines you need to know

Newstalk ZB’s Claire Sherwood shares the big local stories making waves. Video / Herald NOW

Unemployment edges Up: What the numbers really mean

Shamubeel Eaqub explains the trends behind today’s labour force survey.

Green and ACT leaders face off on Herald NOW

Green and ACT leaders debate the big issues shaping the week in Parliament. Video / Herald NOW

Daily Sports Update: November 5 2025

Daily Sports Update: November 5 2025. Video / NZ Herald

MetService Daily Weather Warning: November 5 2025

MetService Daily Weather Warning: November 5 2025. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pāti Māori fight amongst themselves, national unemployment peaks

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Te Pāti Māori fight amongst themselves, national unemployment peaks. Former Us President Dick Cheney passes away aged 84. Video / NZ Herald

Reaction: Government to remove requirement for boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

NZEI’s Ripeka Lessels on why understanding Te Tiriti should be at the heart of every classroom.

Watch: Fire breaks out at Rotorua's Mitai Māori Village

A function room at Rotorua's Mitai Māori Village caught fire, spewing flames and smoke across the nearby area.

Kea Kids News: Kid racers are flipping out at Rosebank Speedway

Reporter Enzo is at Rosebank Speedway with the KiwiKidz Quarter Midget Club, where tamariki aged 8-16 are racing (and crashing!) cars up to 70km/h.

Whenua: Taranaki

Taranaki iwi lost their ancestral maunga in 1865 to land confiscations. The mountain's return, with the status of a living being, was a major step in healing past wrongs.

How KiwiSaver cash ends up backing countries accused of human rights abuses

A new paper from Motu Research urges fund managers and industry bodies to lift standards. Lead researcher Anne-Marie Brook talks to The Front Page.

Watch: Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer front to Parliament reporters on party turmoil

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer are waiting for its national council to make decisions before commenting on next steps. Video / Mark Mitchell

Dame Noeline Taurua speaks for the first time since stoush with Netball NZ

Dame Noeline Taurua speaks to Mike Hosking for the first time since being reinstated as Silver Ferns coach. Video / NZ Herald

Fireworks chaos on Castle St

About 50 people were reportedly shooting fireworks at each other on Castle Street, with police narrowly avoiding being hit. Two people were arrested over the incident.

NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Big day for Te Pāti Māori and Fire manager calls for fireworks ban

NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Fire manager calls for fireworks ban, ACC ends partnership with Water Safety NZ and big day ahead for Te Pāti Māori.

Move-in ready offices: How business are rethinking workspace

A new Precinct Suite will be completed in Aon Centre, Commercial Bay next month

Explosions rock Bleak House Rd as fire erupts near recycling workshop

The blaze began near a workshop recycling old whiteware units. Video / Dean Jenkins

Car captured racing down Auckland western motorway on rims

The car was captured racing down Auckland's Western motorway on its rims near Henderson off-ramp 11am today. Video / Supplied

Watch: Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi accuses two of his MPs of going 'rogue'

Rawiri Waititi says expulsion is being considered after MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris have continued to publicly criticise the party. Video / Mark Mitchell

Travel trends 2025: Where kiwis are heading next

Travel Magazine Editor Sarah Pollok on the rise in 'readaways' and a viral luxury travel agent.

ACC slashes Water Safety NZ funding

Water Safety NZ warns of serious risk after ACC cuts funding.

Silver Ferns shake-up: What Taurua’s comeback really means

Former coach Yvonne Willering reacts to Dame Noeline Taurua’s reinstatement and what it means for the Silver Ferns’ future.

Stanford and Hipkins on possible Te Tiriti removal by Government

Education Minister Erica Stanford and Labour leader Chris Hipkins discuss the proposed removal of the requirement for boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Te Pāti Māori feud, futuristic robots and luxury travel tiktoker

Political commentator Lara Greaves and 818 managing director Chris Henry join the Herald NOW panel to discuss the big issues of today. Video / Herald NOW

Tech Tuesday: Are household humanoid robots here?

Tech expert Paul Spain showcases the latest robot, which could become a household feature.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins on Te Pāti Māori, CGT and the upcoming election

Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins HeraldNOW to talk about Te Pāti Māori, CGT, and the upcoming election.

Fire Service pleads for caution ahead of Guy Fawkes night

Fire and Emergency NZ’s Adrian Nacey on how to keep celebrations safe and avoid a night of callouts. Video / Herald NOW

All Blacks lose Scott and Jordie Barrett

Scott and Jordie Barrett have been ruled out of this weekend’s test against Scotland.

Otago goldmine application in fast-track lane, Westpac profit & lending up, bank IT stress tests

Business with 2degrees: Santana Gold seeks fast-track consent for central Otago open-cast mine, Westpac NZ’s posts $1.2b profit, RBNZ stress tests for IT fails. Video / Herald NOW

What to expect from this year’s Melbourne Cup

Trackside NZ’s Thad Taylor previews the big race, form guide, and where the smart money’s going. Video / Herald NOW