We hardly had a winter this year and now the spring weather pattern has arrived early. The week ahead looks spring-like with a number of fronts, lows and highs. WeatherWatch.co.nz also has the forecast for the rest of August – including the chances of snow at our main ski fields.
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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 | 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
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 26th April Wrap
There were 6,380 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand on Tuesday and a further four Covid-19 related deaths. Video / NZ Herald / 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