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Photos2026 Auckland Easter Show, Auckland Showgrounds.Taking place at the start of school holidays, the 2026 Easter Show from 3-6 April brings a massive line-up of entertainment, extreme sports, carnival rides, 03 Apr 01:47 AM
PhotosIn photos: Severe weather hits the North IslandWhangārei and Far North under a State of Emergency with flooding across Northland25 Mar 08:43 PM
PhotosIn Photos: 2026 ASB Polyfest Captures Culture, Color and CommunityHerald visual journalists Anna Heath and Corey Fleming captured the colour, culture and community at the 2026 ASB Polyfest in Manukau, Auckland. 25 Mar 10:09 AM
PhotosSynthony Festival at Auckland Domain New Zealand Herald visual journalist Jason Dorday captured the energy of the Synthony Festival at Auckland Domain, where an estimated 40,000 revellers filled the park.21 Mar 10:22 AM
Photos Manu Championships 2026 Auckland hosted some of the best dive bombers in the world as the Manu World Champs reaches its climax in Wynyard Quarter.14 Mar 03:04 AM
PhotosPhotos: Round the Bays Auckland race dayThousands of runners, joggers, walkers and rollers tackle the 8.4km course along Tamaki Drive. Photos / Dean Purcell 07 Mar 11:00 AM
PhotosBlood moon in pictures: Rare copper-red lunar showThe spectacular sight of a rare lunar eclipse graced southern skies overnight with the moon turning copper-red over the course of several hours. 03 Mar 04:00 PM
PhotosViva Street Style: University of Auckland Students DressingUniversity students are crowding inner-city campuses and choosing clothing to express their interests. They explain the influences behind their style to Madeleine Crutchley. Story on NZ Herald / Viva 03 Mar 02:21 AM
PhotosRocky Horror Show opening night in Auckland New Zealand’s grandmas and grandpas went off the rails during nearly two hours of fishnets and fabulousness at the opening of The Rocky Horror Show. 27 Feb 08:07 AM
PhotosFirefighters battle large blaze in Onehunga, AucklandFirefighters battle a large blaze in Onehunga, Auckland, as crews from across the region are called in to support efforts after the fire broke out around 8pm25 Feb 08:09 AM
Photos2026 Auckland Pride ParadeNew Zealand Herald visual journalist Anna Heath captured the vibrant 2026 Auckland Pride Parade on February 21, bringing Ponsonby Road to life with colour, celebration, and spirit. 21 Feb 10:04 AM
PhotosSplore Festival 2024: The Final Herald visual journalist Corey Fleming captured the final Splore Festival, marking the end of a cultural chapter at Tapapakanga Regional Park. 21 Feb 07:01 AM
PhotosFirefighters battle blaze at Northcote CollegeA fire has broken out at Northcote College in Auckland amid the firefighters' strike.19 Feb 11:30 PM
PhotosWaitangi Day 2026 at Waitangi, Bay of Islands New Zealand Herald visual journalists captured moving scenes at the 2026 Waitangi event in Waitangi, Bay of Islands. 05 Feb 10:00 PM
PhotosLaneway Festival, Western Springs 2026Tens of thousands of music fans flock to Laneway Festival at Western Springs Stadium in Auckland, soaking up live performances and vibrant festival vibes. 05 Feb 02:03 AM
PhotosPhotos: Iggy Pop performing at Spark Arena. Herald visual journalist Sylvie Whinray photographed legendary punk icon Iggy Pop performing at Spark Arena. 29 Jan 10:02 AM
PhotosMount Maunganui LandslideHerald photographers were deployed from Auckland to document the significant landslide that struck at the base of Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty on 22 January 2026, following record-breaking rainfall, that claimed six lives.22 Jan 08:24 AM
PhotosTongariro Fire: Behind the CordonNew Zealand Herald Visual Journalist Mike Scott spent days covering the two Tongariro fires, which tore through more than 3000ha of Tongariro National Park in November and December, both sparked by vehicles sending hot metal fragments into roadside vegetation. 09 Dec 04:04 AM
New ZealandSimon Dallow's 20+ year career at TVNZSimon Dallow, 61, joined TVNZ in 1993 after earlier working as a barrister. Across his tenure at TVNZ, he's worked on Newsnight, various news bulletins as well as fronting Agenda and Q+A before hosting the 6pm bulletin in 2006. He will step down on Friday evening.27 Nov 02:00 AM
PhotosMajor blaze at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku New Zealand Herald visual journalist Hayden Woodward captured the scenes as dozens of fire crews descended on Waiuku township to battle a blaze that burned through the night.23 Nov 08:03 PM
PhotosGerman Air Force joins NZ Defence in major exerciseHerald visual journalist Michael Craig was invited aboard a Luftwaffe (German Air Force) A400M heavy-lift plane for an exercise flying out from the RNZAF Whenuapai airbase. 13 Nov 08:02 PM
PhotosPacific Championship: Tongan Fans Celebrate in OtahuhuThousands of Tongan fans descended onto Atkinson Ave and Great South Rd, turning the 650-metre strip bright red as they partied late into the night. 02 Nov 10:02 AM
AucklandElectric bus catches fire after crashing into Auckland overpassA bus has caught fire after getting stuck under an overpass at the Constellation Bus Terminal. Photos / Dean Purcell02 Nov 02:26 AM
Photos In Photos: National Day of StrikesOver 100,000 public sector workers, including nurses, teachers, and healthcare staff, walked off the job in what was called a “National Day of Strikes" on October 31, 2025. 31 Oct 03:50 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYHow will schools cope with Auckland's housing intensification? | Ryan Bridge TODAYThe daily panel with The Front Page Podcast host Chelsea Daniels and senior BusinessDesk journalist Maria Slade. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY (edited)Watch06 Apr 09:03 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYWhat it's like staying in one of France's most luxurious hotels | Ryan Bridge TODAYTravel writer Tim Roxborough stayed in Hotel Byblos. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch06 Apr 08:56 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYWinston Peters set to meet Marco Rubio in Washington DC | Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan on what Peters will say to the US this week, and if the coalition is concerned about the polls. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch06 Apr 08:44 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYLet it Be Tough: Learning mental endurance from a world-record-holding freediver | Ryan Bridge TODAYFreediver and sport psychologist Ant Williams joins Herald NOW to celebrate the launch of his book 'Let it Be Tough'. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch06 Apr 08:42 PM
