The happiest places on earth

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

Summer Holiday Photo Competition 2025

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

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

A selection of cartoons from Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson over the past year

Stunning images from the awards that celebrate the beauty of science

Doctors have told Paige Suisted she has 18 months to live. She is determined to live each moment to the fullest.

From frozen trees to sunrise over the desert, these landscape pictures show the world in a beautiful light.