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Northland iwi checkpoint set up at Waiomio to stop spread of virus. Video / Tania Whyte

From skateboarding and parkour to roller skating and cooking classes there is now a never-ending choice of extra-curricular activities. Video / NZ Herald

Team sports are still winners but skateboards and roller skates are gaining traction.

Some tips that might help encourage an empty lunchbox.

Not having to make school lunches is one of the parental highlights of the holidays.

Interest-free options are tempting but can bite in the long run, budgeting experts say.

Back to school: Technology and stationery costs can leave parents in debt, and while interest-free options are tempting they can come back to bite you in the long run.

Tunnelling work for the 223m long platforms at the Karangahape station - one of two underground stations being built for the City Rail Link. Video / City Rail Link Ltd

Business Reporter Jamie Gray explains quantitative easing, and why a government might choose to do it.

The Rotorua Museum and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are being checked for damage after a series of earthquakes struck near Rotorua this morning. Video / NZ Herald

Tips and tricks for spending less on the kids uniforms this year.

There are plenty of ways to save money when getting uniform ready for school.

Whale Tales brings a pod of uniquely designed and painted whale Tail sculptures to Tāmaki Makaura. Video / Dean Purcell

Belly dancer Aida Oryantal who is following her mother in the tradition. Her mother was a dancer in Iran but had to practice underground because it is illegal there.

School teachers from all over the country are taking part in the School to Skies educational internship at RNZAF Base Whenuapai. Video / Dean Purcell

American Magic is lifted out of the water after capsize. Video / Will Trafford / TVNZ

Buyers win after moving quickly, others can expect housing demand to continue, agent says.

Alice Robinson on the World Alpine Skiing Championships. Video / NZ Herald

Swimmers should stay out of the water at one beach, according to one alert.

Controversial political figure Billy Te Kahika, flanked by his personal security team, during his speech at his so-called freedom rally at Parliament. Video / Mark Mitchell

A Napier mother-of-four says her complaints about living in a leaking and mouldy state have been mostly ignored. Video / Warren Buckland

Thieves leave Black Pineapple founder Frankie Walker reeling after stealing iconic mobile bar. Video / Supplied

Hutt City Council CBD development manager Cyndi Christensen talks about the cold drinks challenge.

Tasman Police are seeking sightings of a skipper and yacht which was last seen leaving Havelock Marina in the Marlborough Sounds.

House Democrats have now formally introduced the article for impeachment against Donald Trump, alleging he incited last week's insurrection. Video / AP / CNN

An unexpected side effect of the Covid-19 pandemic has seen certain sports trading cards Skyrocket in price.

The rāhui follows the death of Kaelah Marlow in a suspected shark attack.

Waihī Beach shark attack victim, Kaelah Marlow was dragged from the water alive after the attack but paramedics administered CPR on the beach to no avail. Video / Tadhg Stopford

A look at fatal encounters with sharks that have happened in New Zealand, and some expert advice from Surf Lifesaving NZ.