Each week our cartoonists at the New Zealand Herald tackle the big stories of the day. Covering everything from politics to sport, business to entertainment as well as news from around the country and around the world, Rod Emmerson takes pen to paper to give us his take on the day’s events. Scroll down for the latest from our award-winning artist on the events of the week. Illustration / Rod EmmersonJanuary 2. Illustration / Rod EmmersonSign up to The Daily H, a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 02, 2026 10:15 UTC