Announcement from the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government’s Response to the report into historical abuse in state care.

Reporter Jua is at Fruitvale School on Yalda Night, where tamariki from the Peyvand Academy are recognizing the Northern Hemisphere's winter solstice with food, family, and fun.

Opposition critical of Finance Minister after grim fiscal update, and the death toll from Vanuatu's 7.4 magnitude quake rises to 14. Video / NZ Herald, Getty, Michael Thompson

Auckland Zoo's white rhinos Zambezi and Jamila welcome a male calf to their family as part of the Australasian zoos’ breeding programme. Video / Alyse Wright, Auckland Zoo

The owners of Zest Cafe estimate they lost $8000 worth of goods in the burglary shortly before Christmas. Video / Zest Cafe

Musician Nofoala Lameko, who competed on X Factor in 2015, was scheduled to be sentenced in Auckland District Court today for two counts of domestic violence.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon comments on the Government's books. Video / Mark Mitchell

Finance Minister Nicola Willis discussing a large deterioration of the Government books.

Jenee Tibshraeny and Thomas Coughlan take a look at the treasury's updated economic forecast. Video / Mark Mitchell

Advertised salaries are growing at a faster rate than inflation, and police have reopened a 2004 sex crime cold case. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images

The High Court has found the Department of Conservation DoC acted unlawfully for decades by failing to implement its own legislation.

Sam Whitelock has over 150 tests with the All Blacks, but reporter Finn’s quickfire quiz may be the hardest! Sam reflects on his career from the Lead On Purpose podcast studio.

Makere Edmonds-Piripi was kidnapped and sexually assaulted as schoolgirl by a group of men and held for 3 days.

A Grey Lynn resident's tools were stolen during a brazen early morning burglary in the central Auckland suburb. Video / Supplied

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown announces reforms to get councils back to basics. Video / Mark Mitchell

Teacher aide Faith Traill makes a costume every year for Cassius Naera. Video / Courtney Naera

340 competitors took part in the prestigious Race One Surf Craft Mount Monster held at Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Video / Geoff Cox

Westpac Financial Crime Intelligence Manager Jessica Channing listens and reacts to a scam call an alert customer recorded. Video / Westpac NZ

Last minute Christmas shopping sorted! Reporter Isobella interviews Sarai, a South Island tamariki with a keen sense of commerce at only 7 years old. Video / Kea Kids News

Fresh tropical fruit and creamy praline chocolates make this a spectacular dessert for Christmas. Photo / Fresh Media

Man critically injured at popular Auckland dive spot, airlifted to hospital. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopters Trust

Consumer spending outlook on the rise for 2025. Police monitoring after gang tangi. South Korean lawmakers vote to impeach President. Video / NZ Herald

Dine alfresco for a memorable and relaxed summer Christmas. Video / Fresh Media

An “incompetent” ex-lawyer videoed drafting a dying man’s will in hospital is facing a criminal charge.

Up to 400 mourners attend Mongrel Mob Barbarian chapter leader Angus Benson's funeral in Napier today.

A 77yo man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after an incident in Waiau, Coromandel yesterday. Kiwibank predicts growth in 2025, record migrant numbers leave NZ.

Former Air New Zealand boss Rob Fyfe talks to the Herald in his home in Takapuna. Video / Dean Purcell

A former Falun Dafa practitioner tells Michael Morrah why he thinks the group's a dangerous cult. Video / Carson Bluck / George Heard