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!['Very good night' for police in Hawke's Bay as New Year's revelry stays well-behaved](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Very good night' for police in Hawke's Bay as New Year's revelry stays well-behaved
The Soundshell in Napier saw crowds of thousands to usher in the New Year.
![Hot, Hot, Hot for Hastings and the rest of Hawke's Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Hot, Hot, Hot for Hastings and the rest of Hawke's Bay
A few showers early, but the next days revert to hot and fine.
![Watch: News Worth Knowing in 2023](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Watch: News Worth Knowing in 2023
2023 has not been short of memorable events. NZ Herald video covered them all. Video / NZ Herald
![Cricket fans and campers keep spirits high despite New Year's Eve rain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Cricket fans and campers keep spirits high despite New Year's Eve rain
'Tomorrow you’ll wake up and it’ll be blue sky and everyone will be happy again.'
![Emergency services urge caution over New Year’s period](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Emergency services urge caution over New Year’s period
Fireworks have caused large vegetation fires over the last year.
![Whanganui weather: What to expect this week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
There will be lots of blue skies to start 2024.
![NYE in the BOP: Fireworks update as rain arrives, thunderstorms threaten](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
NYE in the BOP: Fireworks update as rain arrives, thunderstorms threaten
Community events have been cancelled but fireworks may still go ahead.
!['Not great, unless you like rain': Severe thunderstorm waning for Canterbury](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Not great, unless you like rain': Severe thunderstorm waning for Canterbury
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the centre of the North Island.
![Why you should 'abandon' New Year's resolutions and do this instead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Why you should 'abandon' New Year's resolutions and do this instead
Tips from wellness and life coaches for success in 2024.
![Police encourange Kiwis to safely ring in new year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Police encourange Kiwis to safely ring in new year
'We all have a responsibility to ensure our friends and whānau are safe this summer.'
![2024 New Year Honours list, daily Covid cases increase and New Year celebration warning | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 30, 2023](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
2024 New Year Honours list, daily Covid cases increase and New Year celebration warning | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 30, 2023
The 2024 New Year Honours list has been announced, the average daily Covid case numbers have increased by 3.5% and warnings are issued over the use of fireworks for New Year celebrations. Video / Newstalk ZB / NZ Herald
![Former Parliament speaker among 151 recognised in New Year Honours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Former Parliament speaker among 151 recognised in New Year Honours
Well-known athletes, film stars and broadcasters are on the list.
![Sonya Bateson: Now's the perfect time to start building good habits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Sonya Bateson: Now's the perfect time to start building good habits
OPINION: New Year’s resolutions aren’t for everyone.
![Northland New Year's weather: What to expect this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Northland New Year's weather: What to expect this weekend
“Keep an eye out for severe weather forecasts if you plan to travel today and on Sunday."
![Soggy end to 2023: Heavy rain, thunderstorms to sweep across NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Soggy end to 2023: Heavy rain, thunderstorms to sweep across NZ
Forecasters are warning heavy bursts of rain could lead to flooding and slips.
![Opinion: We're in dire straits if we can't get everyone paddling in the right direction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Opinion: We're in dire straits if we can't get everyone paddling in the right direction
OPINION: We all have the potential to play a part on this waka ride.
![Four sensational cocktails for the party season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Four sensational cocktails for the party season
Amanda Schuster's signature drinks are a fine choice for the festive season.
![Wellbeing festival to see in New Year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Wellbeing festival to see in New Year
A huge festival will be held in Tahawai to bring in the New Year.
![Matt Heath: Why this simple act will relieve your holiday stress](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Matt Heath: Why this simple act will relieve your holiday stress
Perform it three times in a row and no amount of annoying family activity will get to you.
![Queenstown blaze caused by US billionaire's fireworks, Fenz confirms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Queenstown blaze caused by US billionaire's fireworks, Fenz confirms
The report details how the controversial NYE fireworks display spiralled out of control.
!['Don't make resolutions': Seniors share their top tips for a cracking New Year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Don't make resolutions': Seniors share their top tips for a cracking New Year
From what to ditch to what you should focus on, these seniors know it all.