From 11.59pm on Monday 4 April, vaccine passes will not longer be required. The Government will not require mandates in education, police or Defence Force workers and those workplaces using them.
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Ice skating at the Celtic Barn
Ice skating at the Celtic Barn in Waipu. Video / Northern Advocate
Leonardo da Vinci - Northland’s celebrity dog
This larger-than-life dog has been greeting guests at the Gallery & Café Helena Bay Hill for more than two years. Video / Avina Vidyadharan
Kiripaka Rd house fire
A house is on fire in the Whangārei district of Tikipunga. Video / Michael Cunningham
Afghan families who fled Taliban atrocities settling in Whananaki
Whananaki feels like paradise to the Afghan families who fled the Taliban atrocities. Video / Northern Advocate
Rāhui against gun violence declared in Kaikohe
There was a large turnout this morning for a march through Kaikohe to take a stand against gun violence. Video / Northern Advocate
Focus Live: Andrew Little makes planned-care announcement
Andrew Little announces the Government’s plan to tackle delays in hospital waiting lists caused by Covid-19. Video / Supplied
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 30th April Wrap
There were seven new Covid deaths announced on Saturday, and 7043 new community cases. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 28th April Wrap
There were 9047 new community cases of Covid-19 on Thursday, and the Ministry of Health revealed 13 more Covid-related deaths. Video / Dean Purcell / Mark Mitchell / Michael Craig
Luxon in Northland
20 March 2022 | Christopher Luxon visiting Northland. Video / Tania Whyte
New Oruku Landing conference and event centre causes meeting stir
New Oruku Landing conference and event centre causes meeting stir. Video / NZ Herald
Rolling Ball Clock, Whangarei Town Basin
Rolling Ball Clock, Whangarei Town Basin. Video / The Northern Advocate
Literacy Aotearoa Whangarei
Literacy Aotearoa Whangarei tutor Ashley Wati explains their mission. Video / Tania Whyte
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Sunday 3rd April Wrap
18 Covid-related deaths were reported on Sunday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton
Rescuers recall Enchanter fishing tragedy
Paul Davis, winch operator and Josh Raravula St John rescue swimmer talk about the Enchanter fishing rescue. Video / Tania Whyte
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 31st March Wrap
There were 15,250 new cases of Covid-19 in the community on Thursday, and 22 Covid-related deaths. Video / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Wednesday 30th March Wrap
Chris Hipkins announced a new initiative aimed at improving access to rapid-antigen testing to people in rural areas. Video / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 29th March Wrap
There were 34 Covid-related deaths in New Zealand on Tuesday, a record for the outbreak so far. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton / NZ Herald
Vision-impaired cyclist brings home two silver medals
Whangārei's vision-impaired cyclist Kyren Andrew brings home two silver medals at The Age Group Road National Elite Para Cycling Championship 2022, held in Hokitika from April 22 - 24. Video / Supplied
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Monday 28th March Wrap
There were 11 Covid-related deaths in New Zealand on Monday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton
Archie the guide dog
Steve Bradley and his guide dog Archie. Video / Mike Cunningham
Focus Live: Vaccine passes and mandates end April 4
From 11.59pm on Monday 4 April, vaccine passes will not longer be required. The Government will not require mandates in education, police or Defence Force workers and those workplaces using them.
Enchanter tragedy: Final missing body found
The Pacific Invader brought the body of the fifth person to shore at Houhora. Video / Supplied
Focus: Helicopter Pilot speaks about the Enchanter fishing boat rescue operation
Northland Rescue Helicopter pilot Lance Donnelly speaks about the Enchanter fishing boat rescue operation. Video / Northland Rescue Helicopter / Michael Cunningham
The Enchanter in 74kmp/h winds during a 2011 trip
A video of the Enchanter in 74kmp/h winds during a 2011 trip to the Three Kings Islands. Facebook / Lance Goodhew
Enchanter fishing boat tragedy: Footage of rescue
Enchanter fishing boat tragedy: Video footage shows intense moments survivors were rescued from the wreck of the sunken charter vessel. Video / Northland Rescue Helicopter
Focus: Fishing boat tragedy in Te Pua, Far North
A helicopter returns with the latest victim in Te Pua, Far North. Photo / Michael Cunningham
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 17th March Wrap
There were tn Covid-related deaths in New Zealand on Thursday, and 19,566 new cases. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 15th March Wrap
There were 960 people with Covid-19 in hospitals around the country on Tuesday, and two more deaths. Video / Mark Mitchell / NZ Herald
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Sunday 27th February Wrap
There were 14,941 new cases of COVID-19 discovered in the community on Sunday. Video / Jed Bradley / Alex Burton / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Friday 25th February Wrap
There were five deaths and a record 12,011 new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand on Friday. Video / Jed Bradley / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / George Heard
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 24th February Wrap
6137 new community cases of COVID-19 were reported on Thursday, and one person has died with the virus. Video / Jed Bradley / Mark Mitchell / George Heard / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Wednesday 23rd February Wrap
New Zealand moves closer to Phase 3 of the government's Omicron response, with a record 3297 new community cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday. Video / George Heard / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig
Hundertwasser Art Centre Opening
Pam Tothill from Prosper Northland Trust at the official opening of the Hundertwasser Art Centre Whangarei Town Basin
Focus: Cyclone Dovi causes widespread damage across North Island
Cyclone Dovi packed a punch across many parts of New Zealand today, with howling gales and heavy rain causing widespread damage. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: What to expect from Cyclone Dovi
WeatherWatch head forecaster Phil Duncan tells us what to expect from Cyclone Dovi. Video / NZ Herald
Titewhai Harawira | A lifetime of activism
Titewhai Harawira, the matriarch - mother of eight children, 70 mokopuna and 25 great-great-grandchildren - has spent a lifetime fighting for Māori rights, women’s rights and social justice. Video / Maori Television
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Friday 4th February Wrap
The Ministry of Health has urged people to take precautions as many prepare to travel for the long weekend. Video / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig / Getty
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 3rd February Wrap
The Government is reopening the border, starting on February 27 for Kiwis coming from Australia. Video / Getty / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig