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

A suspected arsonist was forced to strip off after setting his pants on fire during a Christmas morning attack on a Melbourne shop that backfired. Video / Victoria Police

Swoop the Magpie, Hawky the Hawk, and Seamore the Seagull compete at the mascot race at the opening of the 2025 North Island Colgate Games at Mitre 10 Sports Park in Hastings.

A New Zealander caught in the Los Angeles wildfires has revealed what it has been like, describing smoke surrounding the city. Video / Isabella Rolston

Wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles and firefighters continue to battle scrub fire east of Whangārei. Video / NZ Herald

Discover why Kiwis like Gracen Luka are choosing Sydney for career growth and lifestyle, from Bondi Beach to building communities. Video / Carson Bluck

Watch three angles of a near-miss after a car crosses the centre line of the road. Video / Supplied

Fire and Emergency NZ operations manager Denis Cooper provides an update on the fire in Whangārei scrub fire.

Nishesh Basavareddy, 19, has continued his fine form in Auckland. Video / Michael Burgess

Motorists were told to avoid the Sylvia Park entrance. Video / Alix Stewart / Supplied

The 38-year-old has ended any chance of a Black Caps return. Video / Michael Craig

The home he shared with wife Heidi Montag and their children burned down in a blaze. Video / Spencer Pratt

Two civilians have died in the Los Angeles wildfires and Parliament is set to discuss an extended deadline for the Treaty Principles Bill submissions. Video / NZ Herald

David Nyika fell to a scary knockout loss in his bid to become world cruiserweight champion. Video / Sky Sport

The sick Salvin's albatross was found in Mahia around the New Year Period and eventually released off Napier. Video / Hawke's Bay Coastguard

Reporter Diego is at Sunday Blessings’ Community X-Mas Service in Freyberg Place, where guests and volunteers come together to share a holiday meal in the heart of Auckland.

Dash cam footage of a passing manoeuvre by a truck on the Kaimai Range between Bay of Plenty and Waikato was posted online.

A Kiwi family moves to Perth for better opportunities. From police work in NZ to FIFO mining in Perth, they share their journey. Video / Carson Bluck.

Gael Monfils speaks with media after progressing to the quarter-finals in Auckland. Video / Michael Burgess

Benny King sent in a video of him jumping - badly - from the Maraetotara Falls branch. The landing was “a real stinger”, but he had a great time. Video / Benny King

A sinkhole has appeared in St Mary's Bay, revealing old brickwork beneath the road. Video / M. Video / Michael Craig

There has been a big fire break out at a Takanini recycling facility. Video / Supplied

Te Pāti Māori calls for deadline extension for Treaty Principles Bill submissions and Canada's Liberal Party in need of new leader following Justin Trudeau's resignation.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Waikato this morning at about 5.30am. Video / Supplied

Reporter Te Manawa is at Bellview Wetlands Reserve, where feeding eels, trapping pests, and planting native trees is all in a schoolday’s work.

Video shows a brazen daylight motorcycle theft from a repair business on Auckland's North Shore. Video / Supplied

A jewellery store at Westfield St Lukes was targeted in a heist that resulted in a chase outside the mall. Video / Tim Hēmi / Supplied

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has resigned and two children have allegedly been murdered in a tragic start to 2025. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

The Civil Aviation Authority is assessing an incident where a drone was flown in a prohibited area and time on NYE, 2024/25. Video / Brian Ouro

Kiwis spellbound by the promise of better wages and lower living costs have left Aotearoa in hopes of making bank in Australia’s mining industry. Video / Carson Bluck

Reporter Cash is hanging ten with 12-year-old Jordy, whose serious shredding is already winning competitions all over the island, and who has his sights set on the Olympic podium.

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