After losing her home twice, Mavis finds joy in her new life.

Reporter Te Whaiora and wingman Awatea are in Ponsonby, where the residents of Franklin Road are at it again with their yearly display of stunning Christmas cheer.

Veteran aid worker Alex Snary speaks to Michael Morrah about the disaster that claimed 250,000 lives. Video / Ben Dickens

About 500 people in need are enjoying food stalls, a cooked lunch and presents today.

The former US lawmaker who was Trump's first pick for Attorney-General has been accused of statutory rape, drug-fuelled parties and taking special favours. Video / AFP

Where do Christmas trees come from? Why are treats left for Santa and his reindeer? Reporter Mark explores the meaning and origins of some favorite Christmas traditions.

Other cars at the intersection only just stopped in time to get out of the way. Video / Jared Gibbs

Video footage shows the moment Damon Anderson escaped from Corrections custody by shimmying down a drain pipe at Waikato Hospital on Monday.

A drone strike the Israeli military says was targeting a 'Hamas terrorist' struck the humanitarian area of Al-Mawasi in western Khan Yunis. Video / AFP

An Auckland couple who lost their 4-month-old daughter to a rare congenital disorder have welcomed a baby boy this Christmas. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Where does Santa go to holiday from the holidays? Reporter Quinn checks in with the big man ahead of the big day. Video / Kea Kids

The Herald takes a walk through Huntly Power Station. Video / Michael Craig

Amy Walsh talks to the Herald about search efforts after her 19 year old daughter Maia Johnston disappeared in Totara Park Upper Hutt. Video / NZ Herald

The search for missing 19-year-old Maia Johnstone continues today, and cost-cutting measures for New Zealand Defence Force. Video / NZ Herald

Dog attack stats are off the chain and this new animal control team is doing something about it! Reporter Samridh talks to the dog catchers making your walk to school less scary.

BusinessDesk explains how the Du Val property group run by Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke was put under statutory management. Video / NZME

A new open-air saltwater pool has opened on Auckland’s waterfront. Video / Alex Burton

A piercing alarm that goes off at all hours of the day and night has been causing havoc for hundreds of residents around a CBD block for over a month. Video / NZ Herald

Death toll rises after German Christmas market attack. Kiwis return home after Vanuatu quakes. A warning for online shoppers at Christmastime. Video / NZ Herald

This stunning potato salad delivers on both flavour and texture. Video / Fresh Media

Witnesses have described the stench as 'horrendous'. Video / Supplied

Malaysia have announced they will continue the search for missing flight MH370 more than ten years after its disappearance. Rain is on the horizon for NZ, as we assist Vanuatu.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st Video / MetService

Silver Ferns goal shoot Grace Nweke speaks about the Constellation Cup series and the rivalry against the Diamonds in the final match. Video / Alyse Wright

Keeper of the Lexus Melbourne Cup, Joe McGrath speaks about the history of the event and what draws the crowd to the Melbourne Cup Carnival every year. Video / Alyse Wright

NZ First minister Shane Jones loses a tooth while giving a speech in the House at Parliament this week. Video / Parliament TV

This salad is a sophisticated balancing act between sweet and savoury. Video / Fresh Media

A man was arrested following a large brawl at Headquarters after a Christmas party-goer allegedly struck a young woman in the face.

Now confirmed as a fully fledged driver in a championship-contending car, Liam Lawson acknowledges that it’s his job to work with Max Verstappen, not against him

On July 11, It Begins. Superman - Only in Theaters 2025. Video / DC

The viaduct's latest attraction is 33m long and cost $500,000 to build. Video / Auckland Council

Dozens of men found guilty in Gisele Pelicot mass rape case and Kiwis evacuated from quake-hit Vanuatu. Video / NZ Herald, Getty, AFP, Michael Thompson, Dan McGarry

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. Video / RNZ

Fonterra’s chief executive Miles Hurrell has turned the co-operative around. In this episode he discusses the dairy giant’s transformation, in the kitchen.

Multiple helicopters and emergency services vehicles are at the scene of a serious bus v car crash.

Emergency services have scrambled to a two-vehicle crash in the Bay of Plenty this afternoon. Video / Jefferson Lamb

The alleged aggravated robbery was reported to police before 10am.

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Labour MP Willie Jackson react to the Prime Minister not attending Waitangi next year.