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.

Speaker Trevor Mallard will appear before a select committee this week.

The Webb's auction at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland included 56 cars, 20 motorcycles, boats and automobile memorabilia. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Kiwi amateur Amelia Garvey makes fast start at US Open; Lydia Ko four shots off lead.

'There are no new cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand today.' Dr Ashley Bloomfield said at press conferences.

Survivor Maree Mitchell and lifeguard Bradley Walters discuss the massive rescue mission off Port Waikato last May. Video / Supplied

A man who fatally shot an Australian surfer in his campervan at Raglan has been confronted by the victim's fiancée in court.

Ships stuck at sea with would-be presents until Christmas Eve, retailers say it is disastrous. Video / NZ Herald

NZSIS Director-General Rebecca Kitteridge comments on Royal Commission of Inquiry lock-up. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM Jacinda Ardern said the inquiry into the Christchurch terrorist attack revealed an 'inappropriate concentration of resources' and apologised on behalf of the government. Video / Mark Mitchell

Police commissioner Andy Coster apologises for mistakes made by government agencies. Video / Mark Mitchell

Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in the USA said NZ was the best of any western country at managing Covid-19

Some bargain-hunting customers left disappointed and empty-handed yesterday.

PM Jacinda Ardern reveals she and the Ministry of Health have given Santa exemption from NZ’s border restrictions just in time for Christmas. Video / Mark Mitchell

The Whakaari / White Island eruption - From then until now. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust / 60 Minutes / Supplied

Abdur Razzaq Khan, of the Federation of Islamic Associations, spoke during a media conference in Wellington after releasing their royal commission submission into the March 15 terrorist attacks. Video / Mark Mitchell

Frances Tagaloa, who was abused as a primary school student in Auckland, appeared before the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in State Care. Video / Abuse in State Care Royal Commission

Santa's been marking the festive season by parading down Auckland's main drag since 1934.

Michelle Townes believes her 31-year-old son died because the brand of his Government-funded drug was switched. She tells her story for the first time.

Oranga Tamariki chief executive Grainne Moss was defiant in staying on at the agency saying she had 'no idea' where rumours of her quitting came from. Video / Mark Mitchell

Finance Minister Grant Robertson announces how the Government is looking to make housing more affordable. Video / Mark Mitchell

23 November 2020 Flyover of the Transmission Gully roading project north of Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM Jacinda Ardern hints at a lifeline for first-home buyers getting into the recession-proof market. Video / Mark Mitchell

National leader Judith Collins shares her concerns for the state of the housing market. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM Jacinda Ardern on supermarket inquiry. Commerce Commission to investigate if Kiwis pay too much for groceries. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM Jacinda Ardern said that the Government does not “have the necessary protections in place” to form a travel bubble with Australia before Christmas. Video / Mark Mitchell

Police respond to a report of a suspected gunshot on Johnstones Rd in Ōtara. Video / Dean Purcell