Senior Waikato Mongrel Mob member Mark Griffiths speaks about the hui the gang held in Hamilton. Video / Alan Gibson

Santa is well loved, but the time is right to retire him, says Heart of the City.

He was the world’s largest fibreglass Santa when he was built in 1960. In January of next year, Queen St's giant Santa will be retired. Video / HeartOfTheCity

Grace Millane murder trial: Forensic evidence revealed. Video / Chris Tarpey

Grace Millane murder trial: CCTV shows alleged killer going through Millane's handbag. Video / Chris Tarpey

Whanganui District Council celebrates Whanganui's win. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Grace Millane murder trial: Opening statements and evidence. Video / Chris Tarpey

Fireworks are believed to be the culprit as fires burned across the country, including Auckland's Mt. Eden and Mt. Wellington. Video / NZ Herald

Aucklanders embraced the sunshine and dressed to impress at the biggest Melbourne Cup day party at Ellerslie Racecourse. Video / Leon Menzies / Michael Craig

Focus: Shocking footage Chile's ongoing protests. Video / Matias Santa Maria

The jury is due to begin hearing evidence tomorrow.

Grace Millane murder trial: Man accused of murdering Grace Millane pleads not guilty. Video / Chris Tarpey

Should private fireworks be banned? Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Child seriously injured after falling from Novotel hotel balcony in Queenstown. Video / James Allan

The girl fell from a balcony at Novotel Lakeside hotel.

Focus: Fast cars, bikes and boats all in action at Big Boys Toys 2019. Video / Jed Bradley

FENZ has handed control of the convention centre at SkyCity back to Fletcher Construction.

The fire broke out in the passenger ferry's engine.

The Warehouse founder Sir Stephen Tindall talks to The New Zealand Herald about how to tackle NZ’s housing crisis with scale and robots. Video / Brett Phibbs

The Warehouse founder Sir Stephen Tindall talks to The New Zealand Herald about how hydrogen will fuel the future of industry. Video / Brett Phibbs

Crowds gathered to meet Santa and see the new Christmas decorations at Smith and Caughey's last night. Video / Dean Purcell

Focus: Elderly woman in serious condition after Henderson hit-and-run. Photos / NZ Herald

Tasman fires review recommends all machinery that could create a spark should be banned extreme fire danger days. Video / NZ Herald

Mitre 10 Cup champions take the trophy on tour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Focus: The public react to All Blacks semifinal loss against England and Wales bronze medal match Video / Leo Menzies

Pāpāmoa All Blacks fan removes Webb Ellis Cup. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Innovative fund-raising for a community centre. Made With Funding From NZ On Air.

From argument to concerned call: SkyCity and Fletcher Construction bosses day before fire.

Ten-day arts extravaganza gets under way. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Incident Controller Craig Monrad speaks as firefighters enter the 'recovery phase' of the ongoing battle with the convention centre fire. Video / Mark Graham