Focus Live: 163 new Covid-19 community cases

5 Nov, 2021 12:00 AM

November 5 2021 There are a record 163 new cases of Covid-19 today. 159 are in Auckland and four are in Waikato. A second person isolating at home with Covid has died. Paramedics were called to a Mt Eden address.

Queensland Fire Department remains busy rescuing after ex-cyclone Alfred

Queensland Fire Department remains busy rescuing after ex-cyclone Alfred

Rescues around southern Queensland as Ex-Cyclone Alfred brings flooding to the state. Video / Queensland Fire Department

Family of man who died at Ōrere Point try to get body home

Family of man who died at Ōrere Point try to get body home

The family of a man who died during a police confrontation at Ōrere Point are working to bring his body back to Brisbane for burial. Video / RNZ

Before and after footage of Gold Coast beach reveals damage from ex-cyclone Alfred

Before and after footage of Gold Coast beach reveals damage from ex-cyclone Alfred

Before and after footage of Pal beach on thte Gold Coast beach reveals the damage caused by ex-cyclone Alfred. Video / Supplied

Argentina mourns as flash floods claim 16 lives, more missing

Argentina mourns as flash floods claim 16 lives, more missing

Argentina declared three days of national mourning after flash floods killed at least sixteen people. Video / AFP

The Government looks for investors to help build the Northland Expressway

The Government looks for investors to help build the Northland Expressway

The Government is looking for investors to help build the first section of the Northland Expressway. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM Christopher Luxon maintains hopes of free trade deal with India

PM Christopher Luxon maintains hopes of free trade deal with India

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is sticking by his commitment to secure a free trade deal with India. Video

MetService National Weather: March 10th - March 13th

MetService National Weather: March 10th - March 13th

MetService National Weather: March 10th - March 13th. Video / MetService

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is questioned on recent poll results

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is questioned on recent poll results

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is questioned on recent poll results. Video / Mark Mitchell

The Mullet Matters

The Mullet Matters

RNZAF personnel have been told they can't grow mullets for charity. Video / Mental Health Foundation

Ian Tollemache cancer patient

Ian Tollemache cancer patient

A cancer patient who lost a lung in a botched surgery believes he should get a life-changing transplant. Video / RNZ / Nick Monro

Russia's Ukraine Incursion, Wellington Water Scandal and Cyclone Alfred | NZ Herald News Update

Russia's Ukraine Incursion, Wellington Water Scandal and Cyclone Alfred | NZ Herald News Update

Russia increases its Ukraine offensive, Wellington Water faces scrutiny, and Cyclone Alfred triggers insurance chaos in Australia.

Markets with Madison: State of KiwiSaver

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Markets with Madison: State of KiwiSaver

KiwiSaver funds have returned between 4-10% on average over 10 years. What investment opportunities are funds eyeing next, and should we expect fees to fall or rise as a result?

Your 2025 Z Manu World Champions are crowned!

Your 2025 Z Manu World Champions are crowned!

Reporter Eden is at the Z Manu World Champs, where New Zealand’s best manu superstars are battling it out in the Grand Finals. Who will take the top prizes this year?

NZ Athletics 1500m final - Dead heat

NZ Athletics 1500m final - Dead heat

A rare dead heat in the 1500 metres at the national athletics championships in Dunedin between Sam Tanner, 24, and Sam Ruthe, 15. Video / AthleticsNZ

Missile launch a fort for NZ Defence Force

Missile launch a fort for NZ Defence Force

A Penguin missile was fired for he first time from a Seasprite helicopter recently in a world first for New Zealand. Video / NZ Defence Force

Two vehicle crash leaves people in critical condition

Two vehicle crash leaves people in critical condition

Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Junction Road near the intersection with Waiwakaiho Road West, Burgess Park. Video / Supplied

Deaths, injuries in wake of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred | NZ Herald News Update

Deaths, injuries in wake of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred | NZ Herald News Update

Deaths, injuries in wake of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Fatal crash in Dairy Flat. Destiny Church disrupt another Pride event. Video / NZ Herald

Fairway Redemption

Fairway Redemption

NZ Open champion Ryan Peake has gone from being a banged-up gang member to a man with the golf world at his feet.

Pā Reo - Episode 2

Pā Reo - Episode 2

Pā Reo at Te Wānanga o Raukawa embraces the Living Building Challenge, blending , tino rangatiratanga and a deep commitment to a sustainable future. Video / Faultline Films

Damage shown as Ex-Cyclone Alfred hits the Gold Coast

Damage shown as Ex-Cyclone Alfred hits the Gold Coast

Damage is shown in this video as Ex-Cyclone Alfred hits the Gold Coast this weekend. Video / Lulu Wood

Ex-cyclone Alfred touches down in Australia as Labour makes Kiwis promises | NZ Herald News Update

Ex-cyclone Alfred touches down in Australia as Labour makes Kiwis promises | NZ Herald News Update

Ex-cyclone Alfred touches down in Australia, being downgraded. Chris Hipkins delivered his State Of The Nation address yesterday. Video / NZ Herald

Gattung gets real

Gattung gets real

Dame Theresa Gattung on the highs and lows of a life lived at the top. Video / Michael Craig

'Being from Upper Hutt gives you that badge'

'Being from Upper Hutt gives you that badge'

Upper Hutt resident Rachael Ayling is amped for the city's Bogan Day Out festival. Video / Mark Mitchell

How preparing for the worst led to joy

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Glenda saw the future, made a plan – and found her best life.

Inside rugby's Head Injury Assessment test

Inside rugby's Head Injury Assessment test

NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier undergoes, and fails, rugby's head knock assessment test. Video / NZHerald

Helen Clark on State of the Nation

Helen Clark on State of the Nation

Helen Clark speaks to media after Chris Hipkins' State of the Nation speech. Video / Dean Purcell

Helen Clark on New Zealand's position on the war in Ukraine

Helen Clark on New Zealand's position on the war in Ukraine

Helen Clark front's media on New Zealand's position globally on the war in Ukraine. Video / Dean Purcell

Australia braces for Cyclone Alfred

Australia braces for Cyclone Alfred

Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit early Saturday morning with 4 million people affected between southeast Queensland and upper New South Wales. Video / NZ Herald / AFP

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to Auckland Business Chamber

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NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to Auckland Business Chamber

Chris Hipkins speaks to the Auckland Business Chamber

Winston Peters sacks Phil Goff and Air NZ CEO resigns | NZ Herald News Update

Winston Peters sacks Phil Goff and Air NZ CEO resigns | NZ Herald News Update

Winston Peters answers questions about whether he informed the Prime Minister of Phil Goff's sacking and Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran resigns. Video / NZ Herald

Markets with Madison: Cyber threats

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Markets with Madison: Cyber threats

Cybersecurity is a booming industry with attacks from private and state-sponsored hackers utilising AI. What are companies and governments doing to protect our information?

Auckland driver almost rammed during Manukau road rage incident

Auckland driver almost rammed during Manukau road rage incident

An aggressive ute almost rammed Auckland driver off the road during a heated incident in Manukau city centre.

Auckland family pleads for compassion amid deportation crisis

Auckland family pleads for compassion amid deportation crisis

Tina Veaila faces deportation with her New Zealand-born sons after her husband was deported to Tonga. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens

The new face of luxury Scotch: Harrison Ford, the Traitors castle and an E-Type Jag

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The new face of luxury Scotch: Harrison Ford, the Traitors castle and an E-Type Jag

Harrison Ford’s Glenmorangie campaign breaks all the rules.

Winston Peters speaks to media after sacking Phil Goff

Winston Peters speaks to media after sacking Phil Goff

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters speaking to media after sacking Phil Goff. Video / Mark Mitchell

Phone recording between Auckland businessman Carel Vijoen and a Westpac bank employee

Phone recording between Auckland businessman Carel Vijoen and a Westpac bank employee

Phone recording between Auckland businessman Carel Vijoen and a Westpac bank employee discussing suspicious transactions in and out of his account.

U.S. Pulls Aid to Ukraine, Auckland Fire Update, Nursing Training Boost | NZ Herald News Update

U.S. Pulls Aid to Ukraine, Auckland Fire Update, Nursing Training Boost | NZ Herald News Update

The U.S. steps back on Ukraine intelligence aid, Auckland fire continues, and nursing training sees a boost.

Company tackles e-waste mountain

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Company tackles e-waste mountain

Greenbox's Wayne Angus tells us how the company will confront a huge computer dumping problem. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Inside the Rovers: Match Fit

Inside the Rovers: Match Fit

Hard work has begun on the training pitch ahead of big football season ahead for Napier City Rovers.

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