Ross Mead rescued from Whangaroa Harbour

Invasive wasps attacking a live weta in Northland

A live weta in Northland being devoured by invasive wasps. Video / Brad Windust

New Ōpononi Area School building opens

Ōpononi Area School's new primary school building was welcomed with joy by staff, students, whānau and the wider community. Video / Yolisa Tswanya

The Mangōnui Hotel has much to offer its new owner

The Mangōnui Hotel, one of Northland’s few remaining and best-preserved early 20th-century waterfront pubs, is up for sale for the first time in 30 years. Video /Barfoot & Thompson

Hundreds gather in Whangārei to celebrate Māori Language Week

Hundreds of students gathered in Whangārei to celebrate Māori Language Week and the legacy of Māori leader Dame Whina Cooper. Video / Sarah Curtis

50th Memorial service for the 1975 Northland sea tragedy involving freighter Capitaine Bougainville

Frenchman Jean-Raymond Thomas reads the names of those who perished, including his wife, baby daughter and two stepchildren, at the 50th memorial for Capitaine Bougainville.

Humpback whale encounter in Northland

Some Northland mates are in awe of a curious humpback whale who hung out with them during a diving trip. Video / Matt Alpin, Ocean Hunter Whangārei

Injured kiwi filmed tucking into bowl of worms

A female North Island brown kiwi hit by a car is recovering well - and a bowl of worms gave her a boost. Video / Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre

Whangārei family woken to home of 19 years ablaze

Fire and Emergency crews were called to the home in Maunu, southwest of central Whangārei at 3.18am on Tuesday. Video / Brodie Stone