When a crew member aboard cruise ship Diamond Princess suffered a serious eye injury, the Northland Rescue Helicopter was tasked with winching them off the ship.

The young activists of tomorrow are leading the Waitangi Hīkoi as it marches through Kaitāia on Wednesday on its way to Waitangi Day commemorations in the Bay of Islands.

Thousands of sand dune plant seedheads are gathered from Northland beaches in summer, and propagated so locals can return the plants to their coastline.

Around 1500 people said "say no" to the fast-track project by McCallum Bros to mine sand from Bream Bay over 35 years. Video / Nigel Yellowlees

A paradise shelduck recovering from injuries received by a blow dart. Video / DoC

Motorists are experiencing delays after a truck rolled between Kaikohe and Waima about 11am today. Video / Miria Henry

Aucklander De-Anna Kitto was reunited with her dog Baby, who was presumed stolen, after three years. Video / De-Anna Kitto

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says all stages of the Whangārei Hospital redevelopment are on track. Video / Denise Piper

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti and Health NZ Commissioner Professor Lester Levy say the new roles are aimed at reducing waiting times. Video / Denise Piper

Kyle Taylor says seeing the humpback breaching off Whangārei's Ocean Beach was a special experience. Video / Manaia Marine

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

The North Island brown kiwi managed to get in through the cat flap. Video / Brodie Stone

Detective Inspector Al Symonds appeals for the public's help in solving the homicide of Dargaville mum Jo Sione-Lauaki. Video | Northern Advocate

Well involved house fire on Mangakahia Rd in Kaikohe.

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 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.

This southern right whale spotted at the entrance of Whangārei Harbour on August 22 is a promising sign for the species. Video / Alan Hall

Feeding sharks in the Mangonui harbour has raised concerns and divided opinion. Video / Auditing New Zealand

Footage captures a rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest, Northland. Video / Fern Donovan

New $2.9 million wharf opens, offering new opportunity for Northland, Auckland and beyond. Video / Susan Botting

Thousands marched through Whangārei as part of Budget Day national protest against some of the coalition Government’s policies relating to Māori and the environment.

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

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.

Social worker Carolyn Procter shares her parenting story with son, Blaine. Video / Northern Advocate

Lachie Henricksen was diagnosed with autism early on in life. Video / Northern Advocate

Deaf Action New Zealand chairperson Kim Robinson & Northland sign language tutor Eddie Hokianga teach the towns of New Zealand. Video / Chris Cunningham

Bream Bay College steel band the 'Panimals' are heading to Australia.

Deaf Action New Zealand chairperson Kim Robinson & Northland sign language tutor Eddie Hokianga teach the NZSL alphabet. Video / Michael Cunningham

Police and Fire & Emergency investigate the fatal car and house fire on Thomas St, Tikipunga on Monday. Video / Northern Advocate

Three-piece band The Surge in collaboration with Vine Street Vinyl in Whangārei debut their first ever vinyl on World Record Store Day on April 20. Video / Northern Advocate

Guard of honour for Northland police officer Gail Shepherd killed while out walking her dogs in Helena Bay. Video / The Northern Advocate

Rough sleeper Jason Poutai has a message he wants Whangārei District Council to hear. Video / Michael Cunningham

The Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangārei made a six-month loss last year of $765,000. Video / Denise Piper and Sarah Curtis

Timelapse shows roading work done on the Brynderwyns. Video / NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

An elderly Northland couple are grateful to be alive after a near head-on collision with truck. Video / Danielle Adams

Inspiring Northlanders reveal how they got off the benefit and into self-employment. Video / Michael Cunningham

Northern Advocate reporter Denise Piper interviews Indi-Lee Ruddell, 14, who is representing New Zealand at the World Junior Surf Championships in El Salvador in May. Video / Denise Piper, photos / PhotoCPL

Behind the scenes at the Northland peanut trials. Video / Michael Cunningham

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