New National leader Chris Luxon told Mike Hosking that he did write most of his own speech yesterday but had some help from his '22 year old' friends. Video / Newstalk ZB
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke the media about the booster vaccination roll-out and COVID vaccines for children before going to get her booster jab.
Daredevil wharf bike jumpers show their skills at Pukenui Wharf. Video / Supplied
Northland's best bombers compete at the Inaugural Far Far North Bomb Comp at Pukenui wharf. Video / Supplied
Magazine editor Kristy McGregor talks about Shepherdess Magazine and connecting rural women.
Brian Tamaki was arrested for breaching his bail conditions on Monday morning, with supporters protesting outside the Mt. Eden correctional facility.
Brian Tamaki was arrested on Monday morning for breaching his bail conditions. Video / David Fisher
The roll out of Pfizer's paediatric Covid-19 vaccine for children is beginning on January 17 and those aged 5 to 11 will have a chance to get a dose and reduce the risks of the virus. Video / NZ Herald / MoH
They weren't huge or dangerous but a few swimmers enjoyed the swells at Ōhope Beach this weekend.
January 16 2022 An MIQ worker who contracted Covid-19 has the Omicron strain of the virus as health officials report 25 community cases today.
The Kaimaumau fire has been burning in the Far North for over 30 days. Video / FENZ
PM Jacinda Ardern said it's "too early to tell" whether anyone has lost their life in the volcanic eruption and tsunami that hit Tonga. Video / NZ Herald / Dr Faka’iloatonga Taumoefolau / Willy Baptiste Florian / Johnny Teisi / US StormWatch
Bay residents are being advised to stay out of the waters after a massive volcano eruption in Tonga and big swells from Cyclone Cody.
Watch: Sarah Valentine had an emotional reunion with her husband whom she hasn't seen for seven months after leaving MIQ today - and left him gobsmacked by a huge surprise.
Ongaonga Museum shines a light on the days when the small town boomed.
Large waves crashed ashore and skies turned black in Tonga after another violent volcanic eruption from Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai. Video / Dr Faka’iloatonga Taumoefolau / Willy Baptiste Florian / Johnny Teisi / US StormWatch / Tim Cattera / Serenazgo de Paracas / Amoz Walsh Rodrodro
January 15 2022 An MIQ worker has tested positive for Covid-19 amid 29 new community cases.
There were 18 new community cases of Covid-19 on Friday, and 43 caught at the border. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Getty Images
Vishal Sharma is raising funds to write his third book about Rotorua.
MetService National weather: January 15th-17th
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Big Brother is watching: The rise of CCTV in New Zealand. Video / File
The Hawke's Bay Holt Planetarium is a heavenly experience for all the family.
Kim Anderson-Robb explains why a loan to renovate her house was turned down. Video / Otago Daily Times
Queen Street religious preachers spark record 326 noise complaints to Auckland Council. Video / Supplied
There were 28 new cases of COVID-19 in the community on Thursday. Video / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig / Getty
MetService National weather: January 14th-16th
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A young teenager is one of hundreds of Aucklanders who have had recent bariatric weight-loss surgery. Video / Getty
Bay of Plenty Radio Control Car Club set to benefit from future TECT Park upgrades.
The co-founder and CEO of Easy Crypto reveals although she hasn't seen adoption move as fast as she expected here in NZ there is huge potential in the cryptocurrency market. Video / NZ Herald