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Morning quiz: Who played Jack Dawson in the film Titanic?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
Revealed: How much NZ banks have reduced lending to fossil fuel companies
Fossil fuel companies have seen their potential borrowing slashed by 10% in just one year.
Seymour v Williams: The stand-up clash
Act leader David Seymour and comedian Guy Williams exchanged barbs at a press conference at Waitangi this week.
Police arrest 23yo after Wainuiomata assault
The alleged road rage incident happened about 10pm in a carpark on The Strand.
Opinion: Memories of a leader – Dame Iritana’s enduring impact
At 86, Tāwhiwhirangi gave a bold interview amid a 2015 Kōhanga Reo spending controversy.
Otago community ‘devastated’ after fire destroys Roxburgh town hall - world’s longest running cinema
The town hall was home to the world's longest-running cinema.
PM says Waitangi Treaty Grounds need not ‘dominate’ national day of celebration
Prime Minister wants Waitangi Day be celebrated across the whole country.
Teacher hands himself in after sending sexually explicit videos to teen boys
He has been given a good behaviour bond and permanent suppression for the offending.
Funny badger snap wins wildlife photo award
People's Choice winner revealed for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Five people arrested following firearm threat at Wellington property
AOS was called out and the street was blocked off as a precaution.
Cyclist dies after crash in Helena Bay, Northland
The road was closed while emergency services worked at the scene but has since reopened.
‘Absolutely gutted’: Thousands of Laneway concert-goers miss acts due to ticket glitch
This year is the 20th edition of the popular music festival.
Stand and deliver: Aotearoa title on the line
More than 400 lawn bowlers roll into town for the Aotearoa Māori nationals.
‘A great mix of cultures’: Rotorua’s vibrant Waitangi Day festivities
The Waitangi Day event in Rotorua attracted up to 10,000 visitors.
David Seymour speaks to the media at St Stephen's school
Act party leader David Seymour took questions during his visit to St Stephen's school. Video / Michael Craig
Unity and aspiration: Thousands join Hawke’s Bay Waitangi celebrations
A Hīkoi of Unity was held near Clive, celebrating local Treaty signings.
70-year-old man rescues neighbour in dog attack
Paul Dorè speaks about the moment he saved his neighbour, who was being attacked by two “bull mastiff type” dogs in Sturdee St, Manurewa early this afternoon. Video / Cherie Howie
Afternoon quiz: Blueberries are native to which continent?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
'A reconnect for me': Thousands embrace Māori culture at event
Māori in the Moana unites the community through culture, music and workshops.
Creative arts funding applications now being taken
'We encourage you to have a look at the fund criteria,' Gisborne District Council says.
Photos: Waitangi Day dazzles as thousands gather to commemorate historic occasion
A dawn ceremony at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae started the day.
Hawke’s Bay biosecurity expert battles the baddies
Mediterranean fanworms and clubbed tunicates are common pests found.
Waitangi Day: Māori, Government tensions persist over Treaty issues
Despite 185 years of Te Tiriti, the relationship still needs work, says Pita Tipene.
‘Fearless’: Flip-flop-wielding great-granddad fends off dogs attacking Auckland neighbour
'They bit him on the elbow and on the hand.'
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Watch: PM faces continued questions about his Waitangi Treaty Grounds absence
The Prime Minister's opted for Akaroa over Northland this year.
Waitangi Day celebrated with cultural diversity
Tauranga celebrates Waitangi Day with diverse cultures, music, and performances.
A nation celebrates: Waitangi 2025
Thousands gathered at Waitangi in Northland to celebrate our national day. Photos / Dean Purcell
Midgets go big on Gisborne track
Baypark drivers Earl, Browne first and second in Away Series.
‘A magical feeling’: How kaupapa waka changed Dutch paddler’s life
Koos Wabeke said he had now travelled to NZ nine times, seven especially for Waitangi Day.
Watch: Dramatic cruise ship rescue by Northland helicopter crew
A cruise ship worker with a serious eye injury needed urgent hospital treatment.
Day four at Waitangi
Waitangi Day sees thousands attend the dawn service and other events at the grounds. Video / Alyse Wright
Work starting soon on new home for Mareikura waka ama after cyclone devastation
Work starts on a proper base in Anzac Park for Mareikura Waka Ama club this March.
Howzat! Siblings embrace culture with Māori cricket selection
Sadie and Cohen Stewart are having a ball representing their iwi in Māori cricket.