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Focus: 20 year-old Jake Manhire has started his own ice cream store

Jake Manhire, 20, has started his own ice cream shop in Mayfield. Video / George Heard

Focus: 2021 NZ Covid-19 resurgence - a timeline of events

All the major coronavirus events of 2021.

Focus: PM responds to NZ-Aus woman arrested at Syria-Turkey border

PM Jacinda Ardern firing a broadside at Australia over a woman, who was born in NZ and moved to Aust when 6, detained in Turkey, suspected of being an Isis terrorist.

Focus: Judith Collins pushes for daily saliva testing in MIQ facilities

National leader Judith Collins said the government should introduce daily saliva testing at MIQ facilities and questioned whether those facilities should be moved from Auckland's CBD. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Arrival of the first batch of the Pfizer vaccine

The first batch of the Pfizer vaccine arrived in the country about 9.30am on a flight - the first batch is 60,000 doses or 30,000 courses. Video / Supplied

Focus: Covid-19 checkpoint on SH1 at Mercer

Queues at the Covid-19 checkpoint on SH1 at Mercer. Video / Dean Purcell

Focus: Confusion over alert levels north of Auckland

Kaipara mayor Dr Jason Smith appeared at the checkpoint south of Brynderwyn Hills to update people on the confusing situation just north of Auckland. Video / Brett Phibbs / Rachel Ward

Focus: Valentine's Day outbreak cluster genomic testing results a 'sense of relief'

Valentine's Day outbreak genomic testing results a 'sense of relief' says Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall. Video / Mark Mitchell

Covid-19 vaccine poll: 70% keen for jab, Kiwi women less likely take part

Some Kiwis told pollsters they're afraid of potential long-term effects from jab.

Focus: Waitangi Day dawn service 2021

Waitangi Day dawn service 2021. Video / Adam Pearse / Michael Cunningham

Focus: Waitangi Day reflections

PM Jacinda Ardern, Tā Joe Williams and Dame Naida Glavish reflect on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what progress has to be made.

Eden Park concert plan passes final hurdle

There's been a long-running battle to bring concerts to the famous park.

Focus: Unemployment falls to 4.9 per cent

Liam Dann talks about the lastest unemployment figures. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: National commit to standing candidates in Maori electorates

Judith Collins held a press conference with National Party President Peter Goodfellow, affirming the National party's commitment to standing candidates in Maori electorate seats in future. Video / Mark Mitchell

Unmasked: The Auckland bus drivers not wearing face coverings

Virus expert questions Covid-19 mask mandate in our largest city following Herald survey.

High summer! Stellar week of sunshine on way for most

Splendid summer is here.

Focus: Rubbish dumped in Coromandel Forest Park

Dumping in paradise: DoC's Hauraki senior ranger of recreation / historic Bill Horgan talks about rubbish being dumped in Coromandel Forest Park. Video / Nikki Preston

Focus: Cert NZ issues iPhone, iPad security warning

Cert NZ issues iPhone, iPad security warning - vulnerability being actively exploited by hackers. Video / NZ Herald