There are a total of 31 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today. 14 are in Auckland, one is in Waikato, 12 are in Bay of Plenty and four in Lakes. Video / NZ Herald

A beachgoer confronted the juvenile New Zealand sea lion at a Dunedin beach. Video / Darryl Jones

There are 27 new cases of Covid in the community and 24 new cases in MIQ today but none are the Omicron variant. Video / NZ Herald

January 2 2022 There have been 105 new Covid-19 community cases over the past two days.

A man is in a critical condition after reportedly being stabbed during a brawl in central Auckland overnight. Video / NZ Herald

One person has died and several people are in hospital after a number of serious car crashes early this morning. Video / NZ Herald

Best of Summer: Your chance to vote for classic Kiwi favourites in our nationwide campaign. Video / Jed Bradley / Annaleise Shortland

Kiwis share what they love most about their utes. Video / George Heard

Auckland welcomes in the new year with a light show. Video / Auckland Unlimited / Vector

The Herald's Tim McCready looks back at the stories and headlines that shaped the front pages of the NZ Herald this year.

Newly appointed Dame Sophie Pascoe opens up to NZME's Jason Pine about how she found out about her new title and what's ahead for the Paralympic champion. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport

Newly appointed Dame Lisa Carrington opens up to NZ Herald Focus' Cheree Kinnear on a hectic 2021, reconnecting with family after Tokyo plus what's ahead for her as she commits for another Olympic cycle. Video / Andrew Warner / Photosport

With the new year comes a new list of New Zealanders whose accomplishments have been recognised with appointments to the New Zealand Order of Merit. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

Up to 100 people could be isolating as a result of close contact with the man who tested positive for Omicron and spent time in the community. Video / NZ Herald

MetService Christchurch weather: December 31st

MetService Wellington weather: December 31st

MetService Auckland weather: December 31st

MetService National weather: December 31st - January 2nd

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says that up to 100 people could be isolating after British DJ Dimension tested positive and had been active in the Auckland community for two days. Video / Mark Mitchell

There were 46 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, according to the Ministry of Health. Video / NZ Herald

MetService Wellington weather: December 30th

MetService Auckland weather: December 30th

MetService National weather: December 30th - January 1st

A car has burst into flames on Auckland's Southern Motorway. Video / Jane Phare

Stunning moment fisherman accidentally hooks giant great white shark. Source / Jason Bragg

There are 18 cases of COVID-19 in the community today - 13 in Auckland, three in Waikato, one in the Bay of Plenty and one in the Lakes district. Video / NZ Herald

The man was trespassed from the Mitre 10 Helensville store, but came back and filmed the confrontation. Video / Supplied

Brian Tamaki allegedly threatened to "blow up" vaccination vans. Video / Destiny Church via Facebook

A fire has destroyed a Taranaki meat processing plant which required 40 fire crew to stop the blaze.

December 26 2021 There have been 126 new Covid-19 community cases - and seven Omicron cases in MIQ - over the past two days. Video / NZ Herald