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Henderson fire

Photo / Petreena
A view from Don Buck Road. Photo / Karen Algar
Firefighters attend to the fire. Photo / Sandrina Huish
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A view of the fire from Railside Ave. Photo / Sandrina Huish
The view from Massey. Photo / Katie Wood
Photo / Michelle Woollams
A trip to the park while the fire burns in the distance. Photo / Michelle Woollams
Photo / Michelle Woollams
View from Sunhill Rd, Sunnyvale. Photo / Laurie Wilson
A crowd gathers to watch the fire from across the street. Photo / John Lennon
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View of the fire from Newington Road in Henderson. Photo / Cleith Tausi
View of the fire from West Harbour. Photo / Dennis Chuah
View of the fire from West Harbour. Photo / Dennis Chuah
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View of the fire from Palm Heights Henderson. Photo / Ashwina Ranchhod
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View of the fire from View Road. Photo / Theresa
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2026 Auckland Easter Show, Auckland Showgrounds.
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2026 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
In photos: Severe weather hits the North Island
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In photos: Severe weather hits the North Island

Whangārei and Far North under a State of Emergency with flooding across Northland

25 Mar 08:43 PM
In Photos: 2026 ASB Polyfest Captures Culture, Color and Community
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In Photos: 2026 ASB Polyfest Captures Culture, Color and Community

Herald 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
Synthony Festival at Auckland Domain
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Synthony 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
 Manu Championships 2026
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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
Photos: Round the Bays Auckland race day
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Photos: Round the Bays Auckland race day

Thousands of runners, joggers, walkers and rollers tackle the 8.4km course along Tamaki Drive. Photos / Dean Purcell

07 Mar 11:00 AM
Blood moon in pictures: Rare copper-red lunar show
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Blood moon in pictures: Rare copper-red lunar show

The 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
Viva Street Style: University of Auckland Students Dressing
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Viva Street Style: University of Auckland Students Dressing

University 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
Rocky Horror Show opening night in Auckland
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Rocky 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
Firefighters battle large blaze in Onehunga, Auckland
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Firefighters battle large blaze in Onehunga, Auckland

Firefighters 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 8pm

25 Feb 08:09 AM
2026 Auckland Pride Parade
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2026 Auckland Pride Parade

New 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
Splore Festival 2024: The Final
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Splore 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
Firefighters battle blaze at Northcote College
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Firefighters battle blaze at Northcote College

A fire has broken out at Northcote College in Auckland amid the firefighters' strike.

19 Feb 11:30 PM
Waitangi Day 2026 at Waitangi, Bay of Islands
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Waitangi 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
Laneway Festival, Western Springs 2026
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Laneway Festival, Western Springs 2026

Tens 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
Photos: Iggy Pop performing at Spark Arena.
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Photos: 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
Mount Maunganui Landslide
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Mount Maunganui Landslide

Herald 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
Tongariro Fire: Behind the Cordon
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Tongariro Fire: Behind the Cordon

New 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
Simon Dallow's 20+ year career at TVNZ
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Simon Dallow's 20+ year career at TVNZ

Simon 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
Major blaze at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku
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Major 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
German Air Force joins NZ Defence in major exercise
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German Air Force joins NZ Defence in major exercise

Herald 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
Pacific Championship: Tongan Fans Celebrate in Otahuhu
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Pacific Championship: Tongan Fans Celebrate in Otahuhu

Thousands 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
Electric bus catches fire after crashing into Auckland overpass
Auckland

Electric bus catches fire after crashing into Auckland overpass

A bus has caught fire after getting stuck under an overpass at the Constellation Bus Terminal. Photos / Dean Purcell

02 Nov 02:26 AM
 In Photos: National Day of Strikes
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In Photos: National Day of Strikes

Over 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.

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