The Nepalese Government has declared a state of emergency in affected areas and appealed for international assistance after a severe earthquake destroyed homes, businesses and temples in Kathmandu and the densely-populated surrounding areas.
Image 1 of 13: Volunteers work to remove debris at the historic Dharahara tower, a city landmark, after the earthquake in Kathmandu. Photo / AP
From 6,000 there could be only 3 winners. But there were plenty of really good pictures that came close
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries...
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Summer Holiday competition entries from New Year's Week
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photo Competition - entries from 24th - 26th December
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition - first days entries - Day 1 and 2
A selection of cartoons from Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson over the past year
Stunning images from the awards that celebrate the beauty of science
Doctors have told Paige Suisted she has 18 months to live. She is determined to live each moment to the fullest.
The TRYathlon has inspired kids for over 30 years
From frozen trees to sunrise over the desert, these landscape pictures show the world in a beautiful light.
Sculpture in the Gardens at the Auckland Botanical Gardens. Photos / Michael Craig
Winners of the New Zealand Geographic Awards selected from over 6000 entries.
Around 300 people got colourful for the Pink Loop Walk in Whangārei on Sunday, raising money for Breast Cancer Support Northland Trust.
ETNZ celebrate their 3-peat, the only team in the modern era of the America's Cup to win three regattas in a row att he 37th Louis Vuitton America's Cup in Barcelona
Israel Adesanya fell to a second-round knockout in his UFC return in Saudi Arabia. Video | ESPN
A second plane has crashed in the US this week, killing six. Fare system change for Auckland Transport. A warning for encountering marine mammals. Video / NZ Herald
