Check out the best in today's news photos from New Zealand and around the world.
Image 1 of 10: 800 metres away from the fire front at Sussex Inlet, fire fighters back burn. Pictured members from the RFS State mitigation support services.
The Vinery Lane eco-renovation has transformed the inner-city Whangārei building.
Images from this year's Sculpture Northland event at Whangārei Quarry Gardens
This online-only contest showcases the best of nature photography
The underwater photographer of the year competition celebrates photos beneath the surface
Imagination, engineering skills and steely nerve was all competitors needed
Thousands gathered at Waitangi in Northland to celebrate our national day. Photos / Dean Purcell
The week-long festivities have been full of colour ahead of Waitangi Day. Photos / Dean Purcell and Alyse Wright
5 C-130H Hercules transport aircraft retire with a nationwide flypast. Photos / NZME
From 6,000 there could be only 3 winners. But there were plenty of really good pictures that came close
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries...
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Summer Holiday competition entries from New Year's Week
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photo Competition - entries from 24th - 26th December
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition - first days entries - Day 1 and 2
After a life of hard knocks, first-time boxer Kimi Putere Parata AKA Maama Ghee is stepping into the ring to raise awareness around suicide. Video / Cameron Pitney
The All Blacks have beaten France 29-19 and swept the series.
Flames shoot into the air as a house in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland is engulfed by fire this evening. Video / Supplied
