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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

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Wanaka St opening
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Wanaka St opening

Tikipunga Primary School students greet visitors at the opening of Kāinga Ora's 55-home Wanaka St development, at the former Tikipunga Tavern site. Video / Kāinga Ora

Kākāriki chicks
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Kākāriki chicks

A pair of Kakariki that moved into predator-proofed historic bush in Glenbervie, Whangarei, are now raising chicks there. Video / Ethan Benney

How do seagliders work?
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How do seagliders work?

How on earth will seagliders work? Shah Aslam, chief executive of Ocean Flyer, sits down with Northern Advocate journalist Denise Piper to answer your questions about seagliders.

Mangawhai Heads rescue successful
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Mangawhai Heads rescue successful

The rescue of surfer Matthew Scott by Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service was fortunate to not be hindered by locked gates and containers. Video / Givealittle, Michael Cunningham, Elevated Media, Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service

Travel trouble in Northland
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Travel trouble in Northland

Air New Zealand cancels about 6.5% of its flights between Auckland and Northland airports in Whangārei and the Bay of Islands. Video / 123rf / Air NZ / Tania Whyte / Tania Whyte / Alex Cairns

Seagliders take flight
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Seagliders take flight

The seagliders are being developed by US company Regent and brought to New Zealand by Ocean Flyer. Regent has successfully tested a quarter-scale prototype and launched a full-size prototype. Video / Supplied

Operation Flotation
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Operation Flotation

Northlander Pat Millar took it upon herself to put flotation devices at beaches nationwide after Wairongoa ‘Magoo’ Renata drowned at a Far North beach Video / Michael Cunningham