Hutt City Council CBD development manager Cyndi Christensen talks about the cold drinks challenge.

Tasman Police are seeking sightings of a skipper and yacht which was last seen leaving Havelock Marina in the Marlborough Sounds.

House Democrats have now formally introduced the article for impeachment against Donald Trump, alleging he incited last week's insurrection. Video / AP / CNN

An unexpected side effect of the Covid-19 pandemic has seen certain sports trading cards Skyrocket in price.

The rāhui follows the death of Kaelah Marlow in a suspected shark attack.

Waihī Beach shark attack victim, Kaelah Marlow was dragged from the water alive after the attack but paramedics administered CPR on the beach to no avail. Video / Tadhg Stopford

A look at fatal encounters with sharks that have happened in New Zealand, and some expert advice from Surf Lifesaving NZ.

6 January 2021. Following a speech from outgoing President Donald Trump, in which he vowed he would "never concede", Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol Building, rallying against the results of the November 2020 presidential election. Video / AP / Supplied

Andrew Alderson and Dylan Cleaver review the the 3rd day’s play in the 2nd New Zealand-Pakistan test at Hagley Oval where century-makers Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls and Daryl Mitchell have put the hosts in a position where the number one ranking is imminent. Video / Andrew Alderson

Herald ethnic affairs reporter and dedicated foodie Lincoln Tan is visiting unique restaurants around Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Resident chained to crane to save protected macrocarpa at Ockham development. Video / Michael Craig

The top jail has been completely destroyed and can no longer be used, Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis said. Video / Brett Phibbs / Mark Coote

Armed police respond to the emergency situation in Rotorua Sunday night. Video / Andrew Warner

Baby born in the air, erupting volcano, shootings, sinking boats - meet the team who saved hundreds this year. Video / Michael Craig

Onwards and upwards. Kiwis around the country are partying to farewell 2020 and welcome in the new year.

KiwiRail crews are replacing old, worn rail between Britomart and Newmarket as part of a larger programme of upgrades and maintenance work. Video / Alex Burton

French fashion designer Pierre Cardin dies, aged 98.

Auckland's most deadly beaches.

1981 Springbok tour: New revelations of 'serious' security breach.

81-year-old Waikato man was the victim of a road rage incident in Otaki last night.

Almost every move made by Grace Millane's killer was tracked on CCTV. Video / Supplied

The man who murdered British backpacker Grace Millane can now legally be named in New Zealand. He is Jesse Shane Kempson. Video / Michael Craig / Supplied

South Auckland-based youth teacher, Matt Fuller, his students and other deserving kiwis were treated to a day at Rainbows End thanks to 2degrees and it's campaign to End 2020 Happy. Video / Brett Phibbs

Minister of Food Safety Ayesha Verrall launches a food poisoning awareness campaign for summer, when cases of food poisoning in New Zealand tend to increase. Video / Amelia Wade

From best Christmas cocktail to worst Christmas movie - here's what you need to know.

A look back at the highs and lows of 2020. Video / NZ Herald

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks about her plans for Christmas. Video / Mark Mitchell

National Party leader Judith Collins talks about her plans for Christmas. Video / Mark Mitchell

The cause of an explosion that destroyed a Christchurch home last year has now been explained.