The Good Oil: December 13

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

Herald Summer Photo Competition: Day 5 entries

Summer Holiday Photo Competition 2025

Part of medieval tower in Rome collapses

The rescue of a trapped worker was interrupted as the Torre dei Conti tower collapsed for a second time. Video / AFP

Kea Kids: Bulls, lambs, and traffic jams — farm life in the middle of Auckland!

Reporter Vivi is at Cornwall Park, where right in the heart of the Auckland hustle and bustle, three kids are feeding lambs, herding sheep, and dodging bulls.

Why Toni Street doesn't believe in balance

Broadcaster, mum, and podcast host Toni Street joins Paula to talk about confidence, communication, and what “balance” really looks like.

Why the debate over fireworks gets louder every year

Representatives from FENZ and SPCA know the dangers of fireworks all too well.