The countdowns are over, 2016 is upon us. Here's the fireworks display from Auckland's Sky Tower.
Whangārei District Council today voted to keep going with its refusal to fluoridate, risking imprisonment and more. Video / Susan Botting
Act leader David Seymour is asked why he attempted to drive a Land Rover up Parliament's steps. Video / Mark Mitchell
FTN Motion founders Luke Sinclair and Kendall Bristow talk about their new electric motorbike the Streetdog80. Video Carson Bluck
Ocean and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones releases a consultation document on potential fishing regulation reforms. Video / Mark Mitchell
Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Shane Jones speaks to the media live from Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
Kea Aerospace achieves a major milestone with the Kea Atmos Mk1b, soaring into the stratosphere for the first time.
The economy is expected to turn a corner but food and security is still rife in New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald
The Herald took a look around the Canterbury institution with former student and current tour guide, 84-year-old Derek Banks. Video / Derek Banks
Reporter Moses and his mates take us on a tour of their life in rural Pipiwai, where bush to table is a way of life. Video / Kea Kids News
Passer-by confronts owners, claims dog was left in 36C temperatures for 20 minutes. Video / @shareejackson3
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he had a very constructive conversation with Act leader David Seymour last night. Video / Mark Mitchell
Matt Wells, 19, recorded a video of his shark encounter off the coast of Cape Reinga from his kayak. Video / Matt Wells and Nomadic Kayak Fishing
US President says he is committed to buying the Gaza Strip. Video / The White House
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks on the Mike Hosking Breakfast after poll, David Seymour tensions.
Red carpet rolled out for foreign business, banking expert claims NZ First misunderstands bank fine and new poll isn't a concern for the government just yet. Video / NZ Herald
Reporter Finlay is at the Kumeū Hot Rod Festival where the Vaporiser, a funny car with the engine of a jet that spits out streams of fire, is chilling with pilot Steve Zahorodny.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Act leader David Seymour's attempt to drive a vehicle up Parliament teps.
Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann talks to Pie Funds CIO Mike Taylor about what to expect in global markets with Trump's tariff's looming and Chinese AI disrupting tech.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed that “cocaine is no worse than whisky” and suggested the drug trade could be dismantled if cocaine were legalised worldwide.
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
About 50 Manta rays delighted tour visitors in the Bay of Islands this weekend. Video / Fullers Bay of Islands
Security stops Act leader David Seymour driving Land Rover up Parliament steps. Video / Adam Pearse
Heavyweight with David Letele tackles obesity and keyboard warriors.
A United States Coastguard ship has moored in Wellington as part of a mission to enhance security relationships with nations in the south Pacific. Video / Mark Mitchell
Concrete has fallen from a building on Auckland's Queen St and injured an elderly woman. Video / Raphael Franks , Dean Purcell
Government making it easier for overseas investors, little information on proposed Cook Islands and China deal and Health NZ job cuts to be investigated. Video / NZ Herald
The world is covered in conflict and investors may be too optimistic about the year ahead. Here’s what a wartime economy may look like in 2025.
An expat Kiwi advertising creative has played a leading role in one of this year’s big Super Bowl ads. Video / Instacart
Ewes in the news! Reporter Juliet is in Hinds, where the Shear for Life sheep-shearing drive is raising over $150,000 for charities with fresh fades for 3,000 sheep.
Prolific Christchurch publican Nick Inkster takes The Herald on a tour of his latest project. Video / George Heard
Amazon says the huge facility will open later this year. Video / Chris Keall
The Government is relaxing immigration settings to encourage wealthy foreigners to invest in New Zealand businesses. Video / NZ Herald
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon makes announcement in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
A man has been charged after video captured a driver doing burnouts and almost running over spectators in Lower Hutt. Video / Supplied
Concerns boot camps may lead to further abuse. Manhunt in West Auckland after stabbing. Safety warnings around river mouths. Video | NZ Herald
Bashed with a beer jug: Watch how a night out descended into violence ending in a brutal assault with a heavy glass jug over which police are yet to lay charges 18 months later.
Layers of silky mascarpone contrast with crunchy nuts and little bursts of blueberries. Video / Fresh Media
The wreckage of the missing plane was located near Nome, Alaska, with all 10 people aboard believed to be dead. Video / Getty, US Coast Guard