The apprenticeship behind a champion butcher

The apprenticeship behind a champion butcher

Cody Burbery found more than a job at PAK’nSAVE Te Awamutu. With an apprenticeship and a team backing him, the former chef has built an award-winning career.

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

‘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

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

Chlöe Swarbrick votes at the University of Auckland

Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick casts her vote at the advance voting place at the University of Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

'Absolutely heartless': Christchurch man says sick mother told to leave NZ

Khushhal Bhatia's 77-year-old mother has stage five kidney disease and no family in India. Video / Cameron Pitney

'In the bin': Taika Waititi slams critics of his new film Klara and the Sun | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Herald journalist Lochlan Lineham talks Halloween in Hollywood, and Taika Waititi's new film Klara and the Sun. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Dawkins: 'I'm pretty old and I think it's about time I called it a day' | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Biologist Richard Dawkins says artificial intelligence could be considered 'conscious', as he heads to New Zealand on his so-called farewell tour. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Papatoetoe South School holds kid's election voting day | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Students have learnt about the New Zealand election and will be able to 'cast their vote' for who they think should govern. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Two dead in light aircraft crash near Nelson | Ryan Bridge TODAY

ZB's Claire Sherwood wraps the South Island's headlines, Wednesday, November 4. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'What happens before the show, stays before the show', but Ryan doesn't care | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Panellists Carmen Vicelich and Alf Filipaina talk about the planned Auckland Ferris wheel, while Ryan reveals Carmen's recent guilty pleasure. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Business with Garth Bray 4 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

'Really important for New Zealand': Milk powders lift in dairy auction | Ryan Bridge TODAY

ASB senior economist Chris Tennent-Brown says milk powders increased, but butter prices dropped, at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Most expect jobless rate to drop from 5.6% as participation eases | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Plus, what do we know about Revolut, NZ's newest registered bank? Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

National leader Christopher Luxon joins Ryan Bridge from the campaign bus | Ryan Bridge TODAY

National leader Christopher Luxon joins Ryan Bridge TODAY.  Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Americans will vote today in what is expected to be a huge shakeup to the Senate | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Guardian Washington bureau chief David Smith says Democrats are likely on their way to win the House of Representatives. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'It's an election like I've never seen before': Chris Bishop out campaigning | Ryan Bridge TODAY

National's Hutt South candidate is optimistic he'll win his seat in Parliament. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ryan Bridge: The media got move-on orders wrong | Ryan Bridge TODAY

After all the hand-wringing and manufactured controversy, the 'move-on' orders are actually not controversial. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

We got a new bank yesterday. Nau mai, haere mai, welcome to Revolut | Herald NOW Business

One more serious competitor in the market is great news for customers. 2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray. Video / Herald NOW Business