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Watch: Drone flies during Auckland’s NYE fireworks display, CAA assessing
The Civil Aviation Authority is assessing the incident.
Drone view of Sky Tower NYE fireworks
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
Lydia Ko youngest ever to be made a dame
'You don’t really grow up thinking, ‘Oh, I’m going to become a dame',' says star golfer.
New Year 2025 Honours List
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
‘Very honoured’: Ōtāne volunteer firefighter of 50 years receives King’s Service Medal
John Oliver has served with the Ōtāne Volunteer Fire Brigade for more than 50 years.
Where will the best weather be on New Year’s Eve?
Unsettled weather will continue over much of country on Tuesday.
Hawke's Bay set for New Year's Eve
Public New Year's Eve celebrations in Napier were canned for years.
Rhythm and Thunderstorms: Wet finish to 2024 as heavy rain to afflict NZ
The North Island's central, eastern and southern areas are set to see the worst weather.
Soggy lead-up to the New Year as fresh weather system moves up NZ
Festivalgoers are in for a soaking as rain and wind move in from the east.
Everything you need to know for Rhythm and Vines: Parking, paying and where not to swim
20,000 festival-goers are set to descend on Gisborne to ring in the New Year.
Will Boxing Day sales be boom or bust? Whangārei retail expert says 'wait and see'
Boxing day sales expected to create even more mayhem than Black Friday
Fireworks ban in Hawke’s Bay due to high fire risk
Napier’s New Year’s Eve fireworks still on despite regional firework ban.
Shane Te Pou: Grief and Xmas – I mourn my sister but I'm determined to find joy
OPINION: I'm left with the weight of her absence and the guilt that comes with smiling.
Staying in the city? What to do in Auckland for New Year's Eve
Your go-to guide for spending New Year’s Eve in the big smoke.
Ultimate summer gig guide: Coldplay, Laneway and all the events in between
Ready for NZ summer? These are all the festivals and concerts to mark in your calendar.
New Wellington street festival given the green light
The event will see Courtenay Place closed to make way for circus acts and live music.
'One last time': Sublime with Rome to play in NZ on final tour
Sublime with Rome cannot wait to come Downunder and play.
Police boost helped tackle Coromandel's New Year's issues
Over 40 extra staff were deployed to the peninsula over the 2023/24 New Year period.
Opinion: Where to from Waitangi with a kete full of hope?
OPINION: How do we harness hope and share it with those who need it most?
Businesswoman dedicates career to normalising Māori culture
Simpson's goal is to improve outcomes for Māori, for current and future generations.
How do you keep a new year's resolution?
Motivation is key to continuing with an activity, but it needs to come from within.
21 days, 8 homicides: Police investigate nearly double usual rate of deaths
The rate of homicides in the country has almost doubled over the past three weeks.
Passengers fuming after New Year’s 'time travel' flight foiled by mishap
'You only live once, but you can celebrate New Year's Eve twice!'
Chris Hemsworth gives advice to fans on New Years
"Flipping a switch...when the calendar changes is never going to be a sustainable way."
‘Working class’: David Beckham shares a hilarious New Year's post
The star had a dig at his wife's "working class" comment.
Baby destined for a memorable birthday is first of the new year
Kiana is the first new arrival of 2024 born at Dunedin Hospital.
Hugh Jackman’s Christmas telling off
The actor broke some rules during a festive outing in New York over the holidays.