Some of our biggest sporting stars brought some much-needed Christmas cheer to Kidz First Hospital patients on Saturday afternoon.
Image 1 of 3: Warriors Konrad Hurrell has his face painted by Sphie Clough. Photo / Chris Loufte
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
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.
The UN voted on competing Ukraine resolutions as US policy shifts, sparking tensions with European allies and Ukraine's Zelenskyy.
Hamas has suspended all negotiations with Israel after Tel Aviv blocked the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners despite Hamas freeing hostages.
A bungling British tourist lost his cool while going through airport security - before throwing a tantrum which allegedly caused cocaine to fall from his pocket.
