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Hikoi from Te Rerenga Wairua makes its way to the Treaty Grounds

Hikoi from Te Rerenga Wairua makes its way to the Treaty Grounds for the first time in five years. Leader Rueben Taipari was determined to revive the tradition. Video / Peter de Graaf

Waka make their way to Te Tii Marae

A fleet of nine waka, including Ngatokimatawhaorua, leaves Tii Beach. Video / David Fisher / Tania Whyte

Teens arrested after smash-and-grab ice cream theft in Māngere Bridge

Six teens were arrested after a Māngere Bridge pizza shop was broken into and ice creams were stolen. Video / Supplied

Thousands gather for Waitangi Day, where to expect more wild weather, & USA shoot down suspected Chinese spy balloon | Focus Morning Bulletin: 6 February, 2023

Thousands gathered for the Waitangi Day dawn service, more heavy rain and winds are expected in parts of the country, and China respond after the US shoot down a suspected spy balloon in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Dignitiaries leave marae as Waitangi Day dawn ceremony ends

Dignitaries and leaders leave the marae after the Waitangi Day dawn ceremony ends. Video / Tania Whyte

Elderly protester disrupts Waitangi Day dawn ceremony

The man, who described himself as an 82-year-old returned serviceman, was removed from the Waitangi Day dawn ceremony after disrupting the service to protest. Video / David Fisher

Long queue forms outside Henderson Refuse Station

Video footage shows a long queue forming outside the Waitakere Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station in Henderson as Aucklanders dispose of storm waste. Video / Supplied For more details about where and how to dispose of storm waste visit the link below. https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2023/01/disposing-of-storm-related-waste/

Focus: Waitangi 2023 political roundup

Parliamentarians have formally been welcomed to Waitangi with PM Chris Hipkins urging Kiwis to not be afraid to discuss Maori-Crown relations while National Party leader Christopher Luxon labels Treaty 'a little experiment'. Video / NZ Herald

Fonterra COO sees opportunity in less milk, more value

Fonterra's chief operating officer Fraser Whineray says lower milk volumes are an opportunity for the co-operative, as it chases higher value in tougher economic times. Video / NZ Herald

Aggravated Robbery of Mt Wellington Gas Station

Security camera footage of an aggravated robbery at the GAS Fuel 24/7 on Carbine Rd, Mt Wellington, Auckland. Video / Supplied

Submerged supermarket set to reopen

Auckland's largest Pak'n'Save is reopening just one week after it was filled with flood water. Video / NZ Herald

MetService Severe weather: February 3rd-5th

MetService Severe weather: February 3rd-5th

MetService National weather: February 3rd-5th

MetService National weather: February 3rd-5th

Focus Live: Auckland state of emergency update

Auckland state of emergency update from Auckland emergency management.

Mayor Wayne Brown extends State of Emergency in Auckland

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has extended the State of Emergency due to the risk of ongoing slips and flooding. Video / Auckland Council

Migrant family's rental swamped by downpours

Migrant family's Sandringham rental swamped by successive downpours. Video / Amit Bhardwaj