NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, May 5, 2026

The oil shocks that just keep coming

Economist Bernard Hickey from The Kākā joins The Front Page to explore supply chain scenarios as oil prices surge and tensions in the Middle East show no sign of easing

Man tries to steal fuel out of parked cars in Hataitai, Wellington

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, a man was captured on CCTV cameras trying to siphon fuel out of parked cars in the Wellington suburb of Hataitai. Video / Supplied

Policewoman murder trial: Injured colleague speaks for the first time about ordeal

Policewoman murder trial: Injured colleague speaks for the first time about ordeal. Video / TVNZ

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media in Singapore

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to media in Singapore.

Met Gala 2026: Beyoncé walks the carpet with Blue Ivy and Jay-Z

Beyoncé arrives at Met Gala 2026 with Blue Ivy and Jay-Z. Video / Getty

Man's brazen liquor store assault caught on video

An Upper Hutt liquor store said a man assaulted an innocent customer and the assistant manager in an alleged robbery attempt.

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks to media

David Seymour speaks to media at the NIB/NZ Initiative Health Summit in Auckland.

Rarotonga's new five-star resort and five tips to survive long-haul flights | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Trip Notes podcast host Lorna Riley speaks about Rarotonga's new five-star resort and shares five tips for surviving long-haul flights. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Crocodile airlifted from river after killing man

Crocodile shot by police and airlifted from South African river after killing and eating hotelier. Video supplied

East Auckland road bikers assault sparks call for action | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Howick Local Board chairman Bruce Kendall reveals his thoughts on the latest biker road attacks. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Tech Tuesday: The rising resentment of data centres | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Peter Griffin unpacks Amazon's latest financial results, and why data centres are copping backlash. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Hantavirus: What is it? Here's all you need to know | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Three have died and another is in critical condition in a suspected hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Very much a world first' - Singapore trade deal hailed | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Former trade commissioner to Singapore Ziena Jalil says the Singapore trade deal has been in the works for a long time. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Fire traded in Strait of Hormuz, plus parting shot from Brooke van Velden | Ryan Bridge TODAY

UAE under attack, fires at Fujairah oil zone; MBIE consultation brings scrutiny for employment advocates; market watching a2 milk recall. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

UAE intercepts three Iranian missiles | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Why has petrol price surged again? Ryan Bridge explains the latest rise. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Hipkins: 'This Government's led by three turkeys' | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says early election is unlikely, Singapore deal is good, but anti-migrant rhetoric from some governing parties is wrong. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Trump makes long-term bet on war in Iran | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Republican strategist John Jordan says Donald Trump has plenty of time to right the ship on disapproval ratings before midterm elections. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Do we need to know what our public servants are thinking? | Herald NOW Business

Garth Bray on Craig Stobo's resignation and whether public servants should hold back what they're thinking. Video / Herald NOW Business

What the Modern Slavery Bill will mean for business reporting and compliance | Herald NOW Business

Simpson Grierson's corporate partner Anastasiya Gamble on how the Modern Slavery Bill will impact businesses. Video | Herald NOW Business

Will Trump's 'Project Freedom' finally free up ships in the Strait? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Former Maersk senior manager Lars Jensen reveals what the project could achieve. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Who are the outperformers in what's already a great US earnings season? | Herald NOW Business

Milford Head of Global Equity Research Frances Sweetman, with who is running ahead of the bulls in a bull market. Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Morning Headlines | Two dead after Leipzig car attack, pay rises unlikely for many workers and US says ships sailing Strait of Hormuz | Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Too many political comments leads to resignation of FMA chair | Herald NOW Business

The latest on why the head of the FMA resigned from Wellington Business Editor Jenee Tibshraeny. Video | Herald NOW Business

A2 Recall: Small issue, big trust test. Phil Borkin, JBWere | Herald NOW Business

Recall may be financially immaterial, but investors are pricing the risk to A2’s premium brand amid scrutiny across dairy names like Danone and Nestlé. Video | Herald NOW Business

MetService morning weather update: May 5

MetService morning weather update: May 5. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon holds stand-up after NZ inks trade deal with Singapore

The "first of its kind" deal bans either nation from imposing trade restrictions on essential goods during a crisis.

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming murder

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming murder: trial begins in Christchurch for man charged over policewoman’s death.

Stagflation warning: Why a flat unemployment rate may still spell trouble ahead

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann is with The Front Page to unpack what to look for in the latest data.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, May 4, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Increase in diesel and jet fuel stocks, Kiwi business leaders accompany the PM to Singapore, national screening programme for prostate cancer.

Fire and Emergency at a building fire on Grey’s Ave, Auckland City

Fire and Emergency crews attending a building fire on Grey’s Ave, Auckland City. Video / Dean Purcell

Meet the property developers

From malls to restaurant precincts, massive warehouses to the fast-expanding airport hub – what happened when these men met each other for our photo shoot. Video / Alyse Wright

East Auckland assault: Driver cut off, attacked by group of dirt bike riders

Police say they believe the group took the victim's vehicle keys before fleeing. Video / Supplied

Ryan Bridge TODAY Mother's Day giveaway

Win a luxury Auckland staycation for Mother's Day with Ryan Bridge TODAY. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Orca calf washed up on popular Ōrewa Beach, in Auckland's north.

A member of the public spotted the young orca washed up on the shores of Ōrewa Beach in the early hours of the morning. Photo / Arnaud Cordebar

These six common fuel-saving tips are actually myths | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Driven's Damien O'Carroll joins Herald NOW to bust some common fuel-saving myths. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Retail Radar Report makes grim reading for economic outlook | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young says they really want people to work in their offices to encourage thriving city centres. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Tiwai Point industrial action begins today | Ryan Bridge TODAY

E tū director Mat Danaher says Rio Tinto has not really been committed to getting a collective employment agreement and is not negotiating in good faith. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Liam Lawson suffers early exit at Miami GP | Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald sports journalists Cameron McMillan and Alex Powell reflect on Liam Lawson, the Warriors and Auckland FC. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Global markets report strong month in April despite Iran war disruptions | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis joins Herald NOW for a look at the markets, Monday, May 4. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Trial for the death of police officer Lyn Fleming starts today | Ryan Bridge TODAY

South Island news director Claire Sherwood with the latest headlines from the region. Video / Ryan Bridge Today