There are 35 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today and a further 24 cases detected at MIQ facilities. Video / NZ Herald

Thousands of Kiwis will be hitting the roads but Waka Kotahi NZTA has a few tools and tips to help you avoid the jams and keep stress levels at bay. Video / Dean Purcell / Mark Mitchell

Daniel Woolley was driving his wife Rachel and 4-year-old daughter, Teegan to Whitianga on Christmas Eve when they were hit by a car on State Highway 1 in Motutere, south of Taupo, just after 7pm. The driver of the other car, Shaquille Dempsey, 24, of Turangi died at the scene. Video / Daniel Woolley

There are 19 new Covid-19 cases in the community today and 43 new cases at the border to report. Video / NZ Herald

There are 17 new Covid-19 cases in the community today, with another 23 cases at the border. Video / NZ Herald

Onboard the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter as they respond to a boat that flipped on the Tairua-Pauanui bar. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust / Supplied

There are a total of 31 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today. 14 are in Auckland, one is in Waikato, 12 are in Bay of Plenty and four in Lakes. Video / NZ Herald

January 2 2022 There have been 105 new Covid-19 community cases over the past two days.

More than 180 New Zealanders recognised in New Year honours.

Newly appointed Dame Sophie Pascoe opens up to NZME's Jason Pine about how she found out about her new title and what's ahead for the Paralympic champion. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport

Newly appointed Dame Lisa Carrington opens up to NZ Herald Focus' Cheree Kinnear on a hectic 2021, reconnecting with family after Tokyo plus what's ahead for her as she commits for another Olympic cycle. Video / Andrew Warner / Photosport

With the new year comes a new list of New Zealanders whose accomplishments have been recognised with appointments to the New Zealand Order of Merit. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

Up to 100 people could be isolating as a result of close contact with the man who tested positive for Omicron and spent time in the community. Video / NZ Herald

There were 46 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, according to the Ministry of Health. Video / NZ Herald

December 26 2021 There have been 126 new Covid-19 community cases - and seven Omicron cases in MIQ - over the past two days. Video / NZ Herald

A homicide investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at a Flat Bush address from which gunshots had earlier been heard. Video / Hayden Woodward

A patient in their 50s has died, 62 community cases. Video / NZ Herald

Gang turf wars worsen, Xmas road toll starts today and Covid restrictions return for NSW. Video / NZ Herald

A man was killed and several more injured in a shooting in Mt. Roskill on Thursday evening. Video / Hayden Woodward

There were 56 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today. Video / NZ Herald

Kiwis take to the skies, the search for missing swimmer continues and Omicron cases drop in South Africa in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

There are 56 Covid-19 cases in the community today and officials have confirmed the virus is in the Wellington region. Video / NZ Herald

NIWA forecaster Nava Fedaeff explains why summer doesn't actually start on December 1st, plus what conditions NZ can expect this year. Video / NZ Herald

Reopening delays foil tens of thousands of travellers' plans, Far North fire burns on, and a former judge takes aim at Team NZ in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

The Government has announced a suite of changes to bolster New Zealand's defences against the Omicron variant of Covid-19. Video / NZ Herald

Cabinet to reveal Omicron plan, fire in the far North blazes on and the devastating aftermath of Typhoon Rye continues in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald