NZ Herald Headlines | Friday December 5, 2025

Scotty Stevenson apologises after labelling Christ's College students 'syrup suckers'

Scotty Stevenson of TVNZ has apologised for a live comment made during the Black Caps-West Indies test match.

Black Caps and West Indies face off on first test, day four at Hagley Oval

Newstalk ZB's Andrew Alderson discusses about day four of the Black Caps v West Indies test.

Watch: Concept for planned new Wairoa spillway

This ‘flyover’ video is a stylised representation of what a new spillway on the Wairoa River will look like when completed. Video / Wairoa Flood Mitigation Project

Federated farmers president on tour with Luxon; Global Dairy Trade auction

Federated Farmers Wayne Langford reveals what was achieved during tour with Luxon.

Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche responds to teachers pay deal

Sir Brian Roche on what the agreement means for the wider sector.

Herald NOW panel: This week’s big talking points

Jo Robertson and Dileepa Fonseka unpack the perspectives behind the news.

Government rejects Climate Change Commissions recommendations - what now?

Former Green co-leader, Russel Norman reacts to the dismissal of the Climate Commission’s recommendations.

Your weekend weather: What’s coming

MetService’s Heather Keats with the weekend forecast you need.

Deloitte Young Executive of the year: Winner joins Herald NOW

Deloitte Young Executive Kate Boyer on shaping the future of aviation.

NZ’s car of the year revealed

Driven’s Damien O’Carroll on why this model outshines the rest.

The $3200 morning tea scandal: Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni on Herald NOW's politics panel

Minister Paul Goldsmith and Labour’s Carmel Sepuloni on the issues dominating Wellington.

Rocket Lab leads Deloitte Top 200; small-caps beating NZX50 gains, GDP partials positive for growth

Business with 2degrees: Sir Peter Beck's baby wins Company of the Year at Deloitte Top 200; which small-cap stocks have sparkled, what does building data show us for Q3 GDP.

How close is Europe to conflict?

James Headley breaks down Russia’s strategy and what could happen next.

How many days will your kids actually be in school?

PPTA president Chris Abercrombie on what the agreement means for teachers.

ZB host Mike Hosking and PM Christopher Luxon swap Christmas gifts

Mike Hosking and Christopher Luxon continue their Christmas gift swap tradition. Video / Newstalk ZB

MetService Daily Weather: December 5 2025

MetService Daily Weather: December 5 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Sport Headlines | Black Caps dominate West Indies in Christchurch

Sport Headlines | Black Caps dominate West Indies in Christchurch.

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday December 5, 2025

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday December 5, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Food, Actually

Kiwi stars come together in Variety Christmas video. Video / Variety

Deloitte Top 200: Forsyth Barr Chairperson of the Year - Peter McBride

This Deloitte Top 200 award recognises the top board performer of the year. Video / Supplied

Deloitte Top 200: Credibl Sustainability Leadership - Precinct

The Deloitte Top 200 award recognises and celebrates businesses that are committed to creating long-term value through sustainable practices. Video / Supplied

Deloitte Top 200: Chief Financial Officer of the year - David Muscat

The Deloitte Top 200 Chief Financial Officer of the Year award honours a CFO whose leadership has driven strong financial performance and sustainable shareholder value.

Deloitte Top 200: ServiceNow CEO of the Year - Sophie Moloney

Sophie Moloney took home the award for Deloitte Top 200: ServiceNow CEO of the Year. Video / NZ Herald

Deloitte Top 200: Snowflake Young Executive of the Year - Kate Boyer

The Deloitte Top 200 award recognises standout individuals who are prepared to go beyond perceived limitations and strive for personal and organisational excellence. Video / NZH

Deloitte Top 200: AWS Company of the Year - Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab took home 'AWS Company of the Year' at the Deloitte Top 200 awards. Video / NZ Herald

Deloitte Top 200: Diversity & Inclusion Leadership - Clarus

Clarus took home the Deloitte Top 200: Diversity & Inclusion Leadership award. Video / Supplied

Deloitte Top 200: Hobson Leavy Visionary Leader - Carmel Fisher

Carmel Fisher took home the award for the Deloitte Top 200: Hobson Leavy Visionary Leader. Video / NZ Herald

PM Christopher Luxon speaks at the Deloitte Top 200 business awards

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke at the Deloitte Top 200 business awards. Video / NZ Herald

Deloitte Top 200: 2degrees Best Growth Strategy - Fisher and Paykel

The Deloitte Top 200 award recognises outstanding growth performance alongside the past year’s revenue and profit growth. Video / Supplied

Deloitte Top 200: BusinessNZ Most Improved Performance - Tower

The Deloitte Top 200 award recognises an outstanding change in business performance. Video / Supplied

Latham 100 and Ravindra 150 push Black Caps to huge lead over West Indies

Tom Latham found his groove at the crease delivering a test cricket century to help the Black Caps forward in their test match against the West Indies. Video / TVNZ

What Russia wants for peace and why some countries are pushing back

Vladimir Putin met with the US negotiators this week for about five hours to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

Watch: Former Te Pāti Māori MP speaks after court hearing

Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi speaks after a court hearing where she is challenging her expulsion from the party. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: The Deloitte Top 200 Awards

The Deloitte Top 200 Awards are held annually to recognise and celebrate outstanding individual and management team performances among New Zealand’s largest companies

Dancing queens: Barbara Edmonds and Dame Therese Walsh perform at conference

The performance was at the Bold Steps Conference 2025 – an event empowering women. Video / Supplied

MetService weather: December 4-5

MetService weather: December 4-5. Video / MetService

Rotokākahi pipeline planning grievances aired in High Court

Protesters waved signs outside the Rotorua courthouse as the hearing started. Video / Ben Fraser

Father of Gurjit Singh speaks after guilty verdict

Gurjit Singh’s father, Nishan Singh, speaks outside the Dunedin High Court following the jury’s verdict finding Rajinder guilty of murdering his son. Video / Ben Tomsett

Medical drone trial

A medical drone trial has taken place in Bay of Plenty. Video / Supplied

Ikea's Auckland store opens

Fans of Ikea wait in line ahead of the store's official opening by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.