The hot air balloon inferno

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

Herald Summer Photo Competition: Day 3-5 entries

NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photo Competition - entries from 24th - 26th December

Herald Summer Photo Competition: Day 1 and 2 entries

NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition - first days entries - Day 1 and 2

Incentive aims to stop young people entering long‑term welfare dependency

The Government is introducing an incentive to keep young people off welfare through a new job coaching service. The initiative aims to tackle the "trap" of starting on welfare.

Israeli forces intercept last flotilla boat sailing towards Gaza

Images show Israeli forces intercepting the Marinette, the only remaining boat in the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing towards the Gaza Strip. Video / AFP

Matt Jordan: Tattoos to Fine art?

Matt Jordan is a multi-award-winning tattooist who works exclusively in black and grey. Video / Carson Buck

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Hamas agree in part to ceasefire deal, E Coli in Hamilton reservoir

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Hamas agree in part to ceasefire deal, E Coli discovered in Hamilton reservoir, child dies in serious crash in Papatoetoe. Video / NZ Herald