After losing her home twice, Mavis finds joy in her new life.

A truck spilled a load of urea on SH3 at Mt Messenger, Taranaki, causing significant delays during the clean-up.

Folco Faber returned to his Adelaide home after a trip to NZ – and stepped on an eastern brown snake. Video / Folco Faber

Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill closure is to be decided by the end of the month and politicians and family gather for the final day of Dame Tariana Turia’s tangihanga. Video / NZ Herald

A man arrived at the Manukau Police Station about 1am on Monday 6 January, where he spoke to police staff, leading to the discovery of a deceased child in the vehicle.

UFC star Dan Hooker discusses his career resurgence and we find out if his vicious hook transfers onto the golf course. Video / Dean Purcell

Kiri and Lou Rarararara! is coming out next year, but the animators are already hard at work. Reporter Alexandria is in the studio to see how they make movie magic.

Kiwi nurse Hani Sipu shares her journey from Kaitāia to Ngukurr as a remote area nurse in Australia’s outback. Video / Carson Bluck

Early indications are the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Video / Jayden Jameson

Biosecurity NZ are determining whether there are more fruit flies in order to protect the horticulture industry and home gardens. Video / NZ Herald

Hundreds gathered for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s vigil, whilst Kiwis are urged to look out for each other. Dame Tariana Turia will be held by iwi for one more day.

Rawene-based Haley Gielen runs a business that creates, maintains, and styles dreadlocks from the comfort of her own home. Video / NZ Herald

The Department of Conservation is investigating after members of an ocean swimming club say they came across people fishing from a boat at Goat Island Marine Reserve.

The idea of freedom is deeply personal. Video / Nick Dobbie

The family of slain policewoman Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming joined police at a community candlelight vigil in Nelson to honour her life. Video / Katrina Bennett

Seventh seed Naomi Osaka discusses her come-from-behind victory over Hailey Baptiste in the ASB Classic quarter-finals.

Dame Tariana Turia, former MP and government minister, has passed away at the age of 80. Video / Corey Fleming

Severe thunderstorms are expected today in the northern South Island, with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in place for Nelson, Marlborough, and inland Hurunui District until 9 pm.

The hillside near a home has been charred and multiple fire appliances are on site. Video / Karina Cooper

Several hundred people are gathered at Pakaitore, Whanganui to farewell Dame Tariana Turia.

A man charged with allegedly murdering a policewoman in Nelson will appear in court today and New Orleans attacker believed to have acted alone.

5 lead cars were taken out in a massive crash at Speedway. Video / Hannah Robinson

A man has been charged with murder and faces seven more charges after the death of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.

A US army veteran with an Islamic State flag “hellbent” on carnage steered a pick-up truck into a crowd of New Year revellers in New Orleans. Video / AFP

A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder after allegedly killing a baby at a Hamilton address yesterday.

At least 15 people were killed and more than 35 injured when a vehicle ploughed into a New Year's crowd in the heart of New Orleans tourist district. Video / AFP

Reporter Javanee is in Gore where 9-year-old Jack Butterfield is already publishing his own comic books, inspired by his school friends. Video / Kea Kids News

Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has advanced to the quarter-finals of the ASB Classic. Video / Michael Burgess

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and the Minister of Police Mark Mitchell spoke at the Tasman District Police headquarters. Video / Tim Cuff

Forensics investigators are at the scene of a serious incident in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield. Video / Dean Purcell / Supplied

Reporter Nadav and his mates are in Whangārei, where Adrenalin Adventure Park has upcycled the vintage Waiwera Hot Pools slides just in time for your holiday. Video / Kea Kids News

NZ Herald's Best Beach is back for 2025 and we need you to tell us where it is. Here's all you need to know about how to nominate and vote for your fave. Video / Carson Bluck

One person is seriously injured in an alleged armed assault in Auckland's Beach Haven. Video / Dean Purcell

Heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten New Year’s Eve events in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay. Video / Finn Little, Sasha Dickie

A group of young people have spent the night on the roof of a youth justice facility in Wiri after climbing up Monday night. Video / Jason Dorday / Hayden Woodward

The New Year Honours list has been released and a wet end to the year for Rhythm and Vines.

12-year-old Yi-Ling Cao is one of the winners of the Spark Christmas Art Competition! Reporter Alexis and Yi-Ling see her vibrant Auckland billboard for the very first time.

Celebrating those who are to be made knights or dames companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in this year's Honours list. Video / NZ Herald