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Photos: Round the Bays Auckland race day

Thousands of runners, joggers, walkers and rollers tackle the 8.4km course along Tamaki Drive. Photos / Dean Purcell

Blood moon in pictures: Rare copper-red lunar show

The spectacular sight of a rare lunar eclipse graced southern skies overnight with the moon turning copper-red over the course of several hours.

Viva Street Style: University of Auckland Students Dressing

University students are crowding inner-city campuses and choosing clothing to express their interests. They explain the influences behind their style to Madeleine Crutchley. Story on NZ Herald / Viva

Rocky Horror Show opening night in Auckland

New Zealand’s grandmas and grandpas went off the rails during nearly two hours of fishnets and fabulousness at the opening of The Rocky Horror Show.

Firefighters battle large blaze in Onehunga, Auckland

Firefighters battle a large blaze in Onehunga, Auckland, as crews from across the region are called in to support efforts after the fire broke out around 8pm

Pacific Championship: Tongan Fans Celebrate in Otahuhu

Thousands of Tongan fans descended onto Atkinson Ave and Great South Rd, turning the 650-metre strip bright red as they partied late into the night. Photos / Hayden Woodward

In Photos: National Day of Strikes

Over 100,000 public sector workers, including nurses, teachers, and healthcare staff, walked off the job in what was called a “National Day of Strikes" on October 31, 2025.

Photos: Large fire at New World, Victoria Park

A fire at a central Auckland supermarket under renovation is finally extinguished after 10 hours, but firefighters will remain overnight to deal with any hotspots.