Weigh-in of a 464kg black marlin at Paihia, landed by Ross Tuydor on board Raptor. Video / Bay of Islands Swordfish Club

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

Black Fern Krystal Murray at a welcome home parade in Kaitāia. Video / Myjanne Jensen

Flooding on State Highway 1 in Whakapara. Police have since closed the road. Video / Mala Nosa-Brown

Heavy downpours and high tides cause water to overflow and cover the road at Scow's Landing, Ngunguru, Northland. Video / Scott Jamieson

Heavy downpours cause flooding on Whananaki North Rd in Northland. Video / Mark Going

The "unprecedented" uptick in drownings over the 2021/2022 summer holiday period was alarming. Video / NZ Herald'

New Mayor of Whangarei Vince Cocurullo on his vision for the region. Video / NZ Herald

New Mayor of Kaipara Craig Jepson on his election and what he'll do in his first 100 days. Video / NZ Herald

Nicki Wakefield shares her thoughts on Te Wiki o te Reo Maori.

Dr. Jason Smith Kaipara District Mayor talks about the region and his time as Mayor

Dale van Engelen from Whakapara talks with Jaime Lyth Northern Advocate reporter about her journey with Te Reo

Hone Rapata from Oakura talks about the importance of Te Reo

Haami Piripi and Mike Te Wake from Kaitaia discuss the importance of Te Reo with Northern Advocate reporter Jaime Lyth

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on death of Queen Elizabeth II. Video / NZ Herald

Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96 and tributes are flowing in for the longest-reigning monarch. Video / NZ Herald

Queen Elizabeth II dies at age 96. Video / Getty / AP / NZ Herald

Whangarei Mayor Sheryl Mai talks about her time as Mayor and her plans for the future with husband Mike Regan

Heavy rainfall yesterday caused surface flooding, power cuts and multiple school closures. Video / Supplied

MetService National weather: July 5th - July 7th

Ice skating at the Celtic Barn in Waipu. Video / Northern Advocate

Man told victim he was using his phone for its torch during intimate encounter.

Professor Ian Town says there is still much to be learned about Omicron and its variants. Video / Mark Mitchell

Whananaki feels like paradise to the Afghan families who fled the Taliban atrocities. Video / Northern Advocate

Boat capsizes on Mangawhai Bar sparking rescue. Video / Surfline

There was a large turnout this morning for a march through Kaikohe to take a stand against gun violence. Video / Northern Advocate

Whangārei car rally. Video / Michael Cunningham

There were seven new Covid deaths announced on Saturday, and 7043 new community cases. Video / NZ Herald

Whangārei's vision-impaired cyclist Kyren Andrew brings home two silver medals at The Age Group Road National Elite Para Cycling Championship 2022, held in Hokitika from April 22 - 24. Video / Supplied

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