Cartoons: January 14 - 20

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.

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

Pro-Palestine protesters blockade Christchurch aerospace summit

Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters have attempted to blockade an aerospace conference in Christchurch. Photos / George Heard

Vinery Lane renovation

The Vinery Lane eco-renovation has transformed the inner-city Whangārei building.

Sculpture Northland images

Images from this year's Sculpture Northland event at Whangārei Quarry Gardens

NZ Herald journalists in action

New Zealand Herald multimedia journalists in the field.

Photographing nature - a true contest

This online-only contest showcases the best of nature photography

Underwater photos rise high in competition

The underwater photographer of the year competition celebrates photos beneath the surface

Demons of speed battle in the Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix

Imagination, engineering skills and steely nerve was all competitors needed

A nation celebrates: Waitangi 2025

Thousands gathered at Waitangi in Northland to celebrate our national day. Photos / Dean Purcell

Kia Ora Waitangi 2025

The week-long festivities have been full of colour ahead of Waitangi Day. Photos / Dean Purcell and Alyse Wright

Goodbye Herk - RNZAF farewells their fleet of Hercules

5 C-130H Hercules transport aircraft retire with a nationwide flypast. Photos / NZME

Summer competition winners and runners-up

From 6,000 there could be only 3 winners. But there were plenty of really good pictures that came close

Herald Summer Photo Competition: Gallery 13

NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries

Herald Summer Photo Competition: Gallery 14

NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries...

Herald Summer Photo Competition: Gallery 12

NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries

Herald Summer Photo Competition: Gallery 11

NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries

Herald Summer Photo Competition: Gallery 10

NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...

Herald Summer Photo Competition: Gallery 9

NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...

Herald Summer Photo Competition: Gallery 8

NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...

Herald Summer Photo Competition: Gallery 7

NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...

Herald Summer Photo Competition: Gallery 6

NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...

Herald Summer Photo Competition: Gallery 5

NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...

Herald Summer Photo Competition: New Years Week submissions

NZ Summer Holiday competition entries from New Year's Week

What's your favourite beach? | NZ Herald Best Beach 2026

Go to nzherald.co.nz/bestbeach to nominate your favourites. Video / NZ Herald

Beach trip memories | NZ Herald Best Beach 2026

Go to nzherald.co.nz/bestbeach to nominate your favourites. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Grey Lynn house catches fire after lightning strike as thunderstorm hits Auckland

A central Auckland home was struck by lightning, causing its roof to burst into flames as thunderstorms hit the region. Video / NZ Herald

MetService weekend weather forecast 2 January 2026: Cooler wet weather over the weekend

Cool and showery before the sun returns. Video/MetService