Focus: Inflation hits 30-year high of 5.9 per cent

Flooding on Far North farm due to drains not being cleaned

This is what happens on Paul Harvey’s Far North farm when it rains, due to Far North District Council not cleaning out drains near the farm. Video / Supplied

Students perform haka in support of Whangārei District Council’s Māori ward

Students from Te Kāpehu Whetū school and the Leadership Academy of A Company performed a haka when the decision to keep the Whangārei District Council’s Māori ward was announced.

First look at TV3's new 'Far North'

A first look at TV3's new show 'Far North' Video / Supplied

Stokes Valley residents face giant queues

Stokes Valley residents face giant queues to get out of the suburb's only exit today - and the next nine months....

Hikoi in Northland protesting karakia ban in Kaipara council

The hikoi in Northland to peacefully protest the recent karakia ban in Kaipara council, a decision Mayor Craig Jepson has now backtracked on. Video / Karina Cooper

Krystal Murray welcomed home to Kaitāia

Black Fern Krystal Murray at a welcome home parade in Kaitāia. Video / Myjanne Jensen

Drowning fatalities highlight importance of water safety

The "unprecedented" uptick in drownings over the 2021/2022 summer holiday period was alarming. Video / NZ Herald'

Teen harpist Sascha Peck performs in front of crowd of 6000

Teen harpist Sascha Peck from Whangārei performed for a crowd of 6000 people at a University of Auckland graduation ceremony. Video / University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau

Focus: Covid Outbreak | Sunday 3rd April Wrap

18 Covid-related deaths were reported on Sunday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton

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

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

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

Focus: What to expect from Cyclone Dovi

WeatherWatch head forecaster Phil Duncan tells us what to expect from Cyclone Dovi. Video / NZ Herald

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

Focus: Covid Outbreak | Wednesday 2nd February Wrap

The government has announced that people can now get their COVID-19 booster only three months after their second jab, in a bid to stay ahead of Omicron. Video / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig

Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 1st February Wrap

Health experts expect to see a surge in cases of COVID-19's Omicron variant in New Zealand this week. Video / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Getty

Focus: Covid Outbreak | Monday 31st January Wrap

There were 91 new community cases of COVID-19 on Monday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Jed Bradley / Supplied

Focus: Inflation hits 30-year high of 5.9 per cent

The new record inflation figures come as no shock to many, with rising housing, fuel and construction costs putting the pinch on even those with means. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Tonga hit by Tsunami from nearby violent volcanic eruption

Aid efforts are continuing as the Kingdom of Tonga recovers from the recent volcanic eruption of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai. The violent blast generated a Tsunami and blanketed the islands in volcanic ash. Video / Supplied

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Friday 14th January Wrap

There were 18 new community cases of Covid-19 on Friday, and 43 caught at the border. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Getty Images

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Thursday 13th January Wrap

There were 28 new cases of COVID-19 in the community on Thursday. Video / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig / Getty

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Wednesday 12th January Wrap

The Ministry of Health revealed that two more people have died with COVID-19. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton / Getty

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Monday 10th January Wrap

There were 27 new cases of COVID-19 in the community on Monday. Video / AP / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Friday 17 December Wrap

December 17 2021 Three more passengers, who were on the same flight as New Zealand’s first Omicron case, have tested positive for Covid-19. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Thursday 16 December Wrap

New Zealand officially reached the 90 per cent double dose milestone today. Video / NZ Herald

The 90% Project: New Zealand reaches 90% fully vaccinated

New Zealand has reached a major milestone, with 90% of all eligible people fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Jed Bradley / Alex Burton / Getty

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Wednesday 15 December Wrap

Aucklanders have been let free to travel as case numbers in the city continue a promising decline. Video / NZHerald

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Tuesday 14 December Wrap

Aucklanders are gearing up to be allowed to leave the city for the first time since August. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Friday 10th December Wrap

New Zealand recorded another set of daily case numbers under 100 today as health officials praise the county’s downward trend as 'hugely encouraging.' Video / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig / Alex Burton / Dean Purcell

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Thursday 9th December Wrap

There were 103 new cases of Covid-19 in the community on Thursday with 88 in Auckland, nine in Waikato, five in the Bay of Plenty and one in the Lakes district. Video / Michael Craig / Alex Burton / Dean Purcell

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Wednesday 8th December Wrap

Daily Covid community cases continued a positive downward trend with case numbers dropping under the 100 mark for another day on Wednesday. Video / Alex Burton / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig