About 500 people in need are enjoying food stalls, a cooked lunch and presents today.

With lots going on around New Zealand, it's important to plan your travel route carefully.

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty over the death of health insurance CEO Brian Thompson and New Zealand's official holiday road toll period begins. Video / NZ Herald

Prep for good times with these exciting new additions to travel.

Temperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.

The family say they found unusual marks on the inmate's body.

Where does Santa go to holiday from the holidays? Reporter Quinn checks in with the big man ahead of the big day. Video / Kea Kids

‘Mum had lived and died with this secret,’ says writer Mary Garden.

The search for missing 19-year-old Maia Johnstone continues today, and cost-cutting measures for New Zealand Defence Force. Video / NZ Herald

"If you’re loyal to them, they will be loyal to you."

Experiencing phenomena like the Northern Lights makes up for long work hours, Kiwi says.

Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.

Seven people have died in road crashes around the country since Wednesday.

Malaysia have announced they will continue the search for missing flight MH370 more than ten years after its disappearance. Rain is on the horizon for NZ, as we assist Vanuatu.

Silver Ferns goal shoot Grace Nweke speaks about the Constellation Cup series and the rivalry against the Diamonds in the final match. Video / Alyse Wright

Fans grabbed selfie with actor who is here for new film project.

Ngāti Kuri highlights need for care as visitor numbers challenge conservation efforts.

Dozens of men found guilty in Gisele Pelicot mass rape case and Kiwis evacuated from quake-hit Vanuatu. Video / NZ Herald, Getty, AFP, Michael Thompson, Dan McGarry

Christopher Luxon and David Seymour share laughs, taking jabs at coalition partners.

Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.

The award-winning actress said it was 'unforgiveable' she hadn't fully explored NZ.

State Highway 1 in the Far North is once again open after years of closures from storm damage. Video / David Fisher, NZTA

Holidaymakers in Auckland and Wellington can expect the heaviest traffic before Christmas and again before New Year. Video / Alyse Wright, NZ Herald

Duncan Smith, 79, completes 1700km hike of North Island for charity

A Boeing 757 to transport freight and enable evacuation will also fly to Vanuatu.

But social campaigner Jack Brazil claims he has an alibi.

Young leaders drove the massive hīkoi, emphasising empowerment and unity in Aotearoa.