Something to make you smile

Celebrating a wee nom at the top of a mountain.

There was shock and disbelief at the state of the accommodation at Loafers Lodge but where did we think these vulnerable people were sleeping at night? Somewhere secure, clean, warm, and dry? NZ is a far cry from such a reality. This has to change. nzherald.co.nz/nz/a-capital-l…

Eighteen months ago Connor Whitehead left home to go to a 15-year-old’s birthday party. He should have been safe, he should have gone home. This is the tragic story of the innocent bystander. nzherald nzherald.co.nz/nz/big-read-th…

Christchurch Boys’ High School v Christ’s College: Punches, homophobic slurs and abuse thrown at first XV rugby grudge match. By ⁦Kurt Bayer⁩ with ⁦George Heard⁩ nzherald.co.nz/sport/christch…

Man rescued from roof of car near Darfield, west of Christchurch after car swept away on McLaughlins Rd ford. Amazing photos here by George Heard via nzherald nzherald.co.nz/nz/man-rescued…

Inside the search for Yanfei Bao: ‘We just want some answers’. With ⁦George Heard⁩ ⁦nzherald⁩ nzherald.co.nz/nz/inside-the-…

Today Lauren Dickason was found guilty of murdering her three children. I've spent the last five weeks working on a long-read on the case. This is how the Dickason family's new life in NZ descended into death. nzherald nzherald.co.nz/nz/lauren-dick…

Epic to be announced as a finalist for the New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year awards for this shot during Cyclone Gabrielle of the damage North of Gisborne. Among some very talented shooters. Go vote for the people's choice award (link in bio)

Pukaki downs fire nzherald

Shell Bay, Banks Peninsula oil spill: First photos emerge of fishing boat run aground spilling oil near rare penguins. Great work by ⁦George Heard⁩ getting these photos. ⁦nzherald⁩ nzherald.co.nz/nz/shell-bay-b…

Addington Cup Day in pictures: All the colour from the biggest day on Canterbury’s social calendar nzherald.co.nz/nz/addington-c…

Show Day: When country comes to town nzherald.co.nz/nz/the-new-zea…

Portrait of a killer as a young man: How David Hawken nearly got away with 1995 murder. Incredible work here by ⁦Kurt Bayer⁩ outstanding journalism nzherald.co.nz/nz/christchurc…

Just in case anyone was wondering, the forecast for Christchurch today was in fact accurate. 🥵🥵 🔗 tinyurl.com/25yuw6m9 📸 George Heard

Dame Jacinda Ardern’s wedding: Former Prime Minister to marry Clarke Gayford at Hawke’s Bay vineyard today. By ⁦carolyne meng-yee⁩ ⁦Neil Reid⁩ and ⁦George Heard⁩ nzherald.co.nz/nz/dame-jacind…

Play it again, Sam: Our most famous actor on home, Hollywood friends, wine, and ageing. Beautifully shot by the legend that is ⁦George Heard⁩ nzherald.co.nz/nz/play-it-aga…

God protected President Trump

nzherald.co.nz/nz/westpac-res… Westpac rescue helicopter behind the scenes: Flying with the crew on a busy weekend saving lives