Recapping the biggest news stories of 2021
In the Loop wraps up with a look back at the big events of 2021.
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Mosque car bomb threats: Offender's tearful meeting with shooting survivor
Offender sentenced at Christchurch District Court this afternoon.
Live: Vaccine mandate protesters arrive at Parliament, face police
The protesters will march to Parliament – but Parliament is empty.
Mission impossible: How we overcame struggles to hit 90% fully vaxxed by Xmas
Take a look at how New Zealand's rollout progressed in 2021 before reaching 90 per cent.
Alleged bank fraud: New charges laid
Brendon Harris denies charges police allege total nearly $500,000.
You've done it Auckland! All 3 DHBs reach 90% jab target, what next?
After 10 months, Auckland's DHBs have all reached a historic milestone.
Alleged rapist avoids third trial to spare complainant; but money paid
Man granted permanent name suppression in case dating back to 2018.
Quarantine for Christmas: Single covid case forces Virgin passengers into isolation
Christmas is cancelled after a positive Covid case took two flights.
Utes towing boats, cars stuffed with luggage: Auckland holidaymakers at Tai Tokerau checkpoint
Vehicles towing boats and rammed with luggage made their way through the checkpoints.
Flight disruptions in Wellington resolved as Auckland's borders open
Four flights have been delayed or cancelled so far.
Passport Power: NZ's top 10 ranking in the world
Got one of these 10 passports? Then you're in luck according to a new study.
Charges laid after crash that killed popular boat skipper
Allegations trailer came off work vehicle and hit another vehicle, killing driver.
Kids witness frenzied stabbing attack on mother
Young boy punched in face after tried to stop mother being stabbed.
Shots fired in Whangārei as gang tensions rise
Northland Police investigating gang tensions where shots were fired as house, car
Everest hero's climbing memento surfaces at auction – again
Sir Edmund Hillary's canvas duffel bag is turning heads.
Sea the world: 25 of the best ocean cruise holidays for 2022/2023
There's never been a better time to book your next ocean adventure.
Death of much-loved Mangonui woman due to health condition, not seawall fall - Coroner
Anthea Goodwin was dedicated to the environment and making the planet a better place.
2022 travel: What's new for your Australian wish-list?
Think you've been there, done that, bought the t-shirt when it comes to Aus? Think again.
Officials expect 95 Covid cases a day in Northland as region braces for influx
Northland could have 95 new Covid cases a day
How to write your bucket list when international travel returns
When world travel returns, we'll be more mindful about where we go, and how we get there.
Live: Anti-mandate protest heads to Government House
Protesters call for daily action during Government House stand
Businesses 'very distressed' by potential impact of checkpoints
It's the difficult balancing act between keeping Northland safe and the economy thriving.
Man accused of murdering Connor Whitehead can now be named
Name suppression has lapsed for a man accused of killing teen Connor Whitehead.
Live: 95 new community cases as two people in hospital die with virus
One person died at Middlemore Hospital overnight, and another at Auckland City Hospital.
Afghanistan response: 700 evacuees holed up in Auckland
Of the 900-plus Afghan evacuees, only 205 have yet been housed.
Sex worker killer loses Quran claim
Sainey Marong claimed his religious rights were breached behind bar.
Open for Christmas? Australians get indication of border reopening date
A recent comment has indicated whether Australia will be open in time for Christmas.
When you need a vax pass and when you don't - your traffic light questions answered
The differences between green, orange and red are important to remember over summer.
Name suppression to stay for Christchurch businessman guilty of child sex abuse
Name suppression to continue for Chch businessman who repeatedly raped a child.
Precious rings returned from sea after Whangārei woman loses them in tide at Taiharuru
Lost wedding rings returned from the sand to Whangārei woman.
Contiki reveals places Covid-19 has made more expensive
Get ready to fork out a little more than usual when you visit these destinations.
Robots join NZ's Covid fight
Robots replace humans who were at risk from RSI while processing Covid samples.
Covid cases below 100 on back-to-back days, positive test in Cook Islands
The second sub-100 day comes on day two of the new traffic light framework.