With only a few hours left of 2025, New Year's celebrations are well underway - despite the dreary weather in many regions.

We look back at some of the biggest stories that made headlines around the country.

Eternity is not truly about a love that could last forever. It is about the way that love, real ordinary love, involves more than happiness, writes Tony Milligan.

Consumer NZ is hopeful that electricity prices will improve in 2026, saying there are some positive signs.

Four people were arrested, including a 19-year-old and a 48-year-old man.

The personal health portal ManageMyHealth has identified a cyber security breach.

Gordon Pengelly was on his deck on Tuesday afternoon when he noticed a catamaran sailing past Elizabeth Reef in rough weather.

It comes after two straight nights of violence in Auckland, involving group brawls.

Southbound lane of State Highway One near Takanini has reopened after being closed by a crash for much of the afternoon.

The statement describes conditions for civilians as "appalling" as winter approaches.

From the chairperson of the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry to a champion racing driver, a look at who is being recognised in the honours list this year.

Teishallia Te Paea's body was found at a house in the Hastings suburb of Camberley on 29 October.

Andrew Brown has been recognised for his leadership of New Zealand's response to the grounding and subsequent sinking of HMNZS Manawanui.

Here is the full list of everyone receiving a 2026 New Year Honour.

The flight was diverted to Sydney due to the incident and emergency services were provided.

A search is underway for a dog missing after a man was rescued from a capsized yacht in Whananaki in Northland yesterday.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains for part of the North Island as a stormy week continues.

The Rakaia Bridge at State Highway 1 in Canterbury is blocked following a crash.