Building the next generation of butchers

12kg in four days: How Ollie Schmid secured UFC debut

Ollie Schmid will make his second appearance in the UFC this weekend in Las Vegas, after a whirlwind debut in May. Video / Christopher Reive

The campaign moment Chris Hipkins won’t forget

Chris Hipkins joins The Front Page to reflect on the campaign.

Could Opportunity fall short despite strong polling?

Will we know who won on election night? Katie Bradford, Tim Hurdle and Adam Pearse unpack the Michael Laws fallout, Opportunity’s 5% gamble and the seats to watch.

Large fire breaks out in Penrose building

Thick plumes of smoke billow across Penrose as emergency crews respond to a large building fire.

NZ Herald LIVE: Chris Hipkins speaks to the media

Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media in New Lynn. Video / Stuff

Elections and wars: What will the markets look like on the other side? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Forsyth Barr’s Brad Gordon on what investors need to think about as the US midterms, NZ election wrap up.  Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Tauranga car fire

Flames poured from a car fire in Tauranga on Tuesday. Video / Griffin de Villiers

Belgian base jumper to leave NZ after failed stunt, criminal case

A base jumper and social media content creator specialising in extreme stunts can now leave New Zealand.

Inside Borneo: Jungle, orangutans and rich wartime history

From monkeys on the Kinabatangan River to an Iban longhouse and the foothills of Mount Kinabalu, Borneo rewards travellers who look beyond the wildlife.

Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon speaks to media. Video / NZ Herald

Building the next generation of butchers

At New World Gardens, apprenticeships are helping the next generation of butchers learn their craft, build their skills and develop their careers

Inside Auckland's Multi-Million Dollar North Shore Property Market | Ryan Bridge TODAY

OneRoof's Catherine Smith breaks down the hottest trends in Auckland's luxury real estate and North Shore market. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

1000 free oysters to give away from Auckland beachside restaurant | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Regatta Bistro & Bar is opening up for the summer with free oysters. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ryan Bridge and Bree Tomsel reveal why they have their partners’ passcode | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Bree Tomsel and Thomas Scrimgeour on checking your partner’s phone and whether NZ First’s Michael Laws should step down. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

‘We’ve knocked on more doors than ever’: Kieran McAnulty out campaigning | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Labour campaign chairman says this election will be very tight. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

‘Wishful thinking is not the way’: Does Winston Peters want Laws to resign? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says he’s ‘brassed off’ by Michael Laws’ sexist comments, but he can’t properly deal with it before the election. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Oil price plunges as US VP blames midterms loss on war | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Wall St has rallied this morning after Democrats swept across the US electoral map in a decisive victory. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Electoral Commission addresses vote-splitting campaign | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Electoral Commission chief executive says they referred the "Split Your Vote" campaign to police. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ryan Bridge: The world’s on Trump tantrum watch | Ryan Bridge TODAY

What happened last night has only happened three times since WWII, both the House and Senate flipping parties. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

How will Trump respond to Democrats' landslide victory? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Former Lieutenant General Karen Gibson says Trump might launch some domestic lawsuits, but he's unlikely to lash out against Iran after the midterms. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ryan Bridge challenges Labour’s Barbara Edmonds on jobs and future fund | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Labour finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds joins Ryan Bridge in an intense discussion on New Zealand’s economic landscape. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Can Scotland beat the All Blacks for the first time?

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith assess Scotland’s chances from Edinburgh. Video / NZ Herald

Business with Garth Bray 5 November

Join Herald NOW Business with host Garth Bray as he brings you the business news of the day, subject matter expert interviews, along with local and global thought leaders

MetService morning weather update: November 5, 2026

MetService morning weather update for November 5, 2026. Video / MetService

Businesses with a clear view of the next two years are getting on with the job | Herald NOW Business

'We're sitting on a cash rate more than two percentage points below Australia and more than one point below the US': 2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray.

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Thursday, November 5, 2026

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Virat Kohli hit a 74 to lead India to a five-wicket win over NZ at Eden Park yesterday | Thursday, November 5, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, November 5, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, November 5, 2026. The unemployment rate rises to 5.7% and Donald Trump suffers a heavy defeat in the US midterms. Video / NZ Herald

Baidu's new AI lets robotaxis clock up three years of driving in a day | Herald NOW Business

Tech with 2degrees – Danu Abeysuriya, tech commentator at Rush Digital, on Baidu's AI that trains robotaxis in a pretend world. Video / Herald NOW Business

What the US midterms could mean for the NZ economy | Herald NOW Business

Ada Echetebu, US commercial law attorney, and Jonathan Mason, NZ-US Council chair, discuss what the US midterm results mean for New Zealand. Video / Herald NOW Business

What the US midterms mean for NZ investors | Herald NOW Business

Aaron Ibbotson from Forsyth Barr – why the bounce ... and what are the risks? Video / Herald NOW Business

Ryan Bridge TODAY 5 November

Join Ryan Bridge TODAY with host Ryan Bridge as he brings you the day's news, interviews and panel discussions live from the NZ Herald

Black Caps No 11 goes down swinging against India at Eden Park

After his batters failed him, Blair Tickner hammered six after six. Video / Sky Sport

Moment two helicopters collide near Mt Everest, killing one

Footage shows two helicopters colliding while attempting to land at a helipad in Pheriche, Nepal, on Tuesday.

Trump reacts to democratic win

US President Donald Trump reacts to democratic win. Video / Fox News

Final sprint: Major parties make last pitch to undecided Kiwis

NZ Herald political reporter Ethan Griffiths joins The Front Page to discuss the election’s final days, MPs at risk and why a result could take weeks.

'Makes my skin crawl': Quilae Wong and other politicians react to Michael Laws’ sexist comments

Quilae Wong, Winston Peters, Christopher Luxon and others react to Michael Laws’ sexist remarks. Video / NZ Herald

Chris Hipkins holds stand-up at Paekākāriki

Chris Hipkins holds stand-up at Paekākāriki.

Police and ambulance respond to emergency in Devonport

The incident is unfolding in Devonport with helicopters, ambulances, fire engines and police cars at a cove on Auckland’s North Shore.

Smoke billows across Christchurch as crews respond to building fire

Fire and Emergency said four appliances were responding to the fire on Brisbane St in Sydenham shortly after 11.30am.

Qiulae Wong speaks to the media

Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong speaks to reporters in Wellington. Video / NZ Herald