New Zealand ready to help Tonga, unvaxxed cops stood down and Novak Djokovic deported from Australia in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

The rollout of Pfizer's paediatric Covid-19 vaccine for children began on January 17, giving those aged 5 to 11 the chance to get a dose and reduce the risks of the virus. Video / NZ Herald / MoH

January 16 2022 An MIQ worker who contracted Covid-19 has the Omicron strain of the virus as health officials report 25 community cases today.

The Kaimaumau fire has been burning in the Far North for over 30 days. Video / FENZ

PM Jacinda Ardern said it's "too early to tell" whether anyone has lost their life in the volcanic eruption and tsunami that hit Tonga. Video / NZ Herald / Dr Faka’iloatonga Taumoefolau / Willy Baptiste Florian / Johnny Teisi / US StormWatch

January 15 2022 An MIQ worker has tested positive for Covid-19 amid 29 new community cases.

There were 18 new community cases of Covid-19 on Friday, and 43 caught at the border. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Getty Images

MetService Report: Cyclone Cody Update

MetService Christchurch weather: January 15th

Kim Anderson-Robb explains why a loan to renovate her house was turned down. Video / Otago Daily Times

Queen Street religious preachers spark record 326 noise complaints to Auckland Council. Video / Supplied

Videos of criminal activity are being shared to TikTok, including retail store thefts and ram raids, prompting a warning to parents. Video / TikTok

MetService Report: Tropical Cyclone Cody

MetService National weather: January 14th-16th

MetService Christchurch weather: January 14th

MetService Auckland weather: January 14th

A young teenager is one of hundreds of Aucklanders who have had recent bariatric weight-loss surgery. Video / Getty

Penguin escapes 'playful' sea lion. Video / Blue Penguins Pukekura

Small explosions were heard as fire tore through Avondale property overnight. Video / NZ Herald

Fatal house fire in Avondale. Video / Albie Redmore

Greymouth house engulfed by fire within minutes. Video / McBride Vision

The Ministry of Health said the low number of Covid-19 cases is welcome news. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton

Fire and Emergency services responded to a house fire on Bowhill Rd, New Brighton at around 1pm on Tuesday afternoon. Video / George Heard / Brittany Simons-Chesmar / Keith Taylor / Facebook

MetService Christchurch weather: January 12th.

MetService Wellington weather: January 12th.

MetService Auckland weather: January 12th.

MetService National weather: January 11th - 13th.

Young shark attack victim Alvira Reia-King tells her story. Video / ODT / NZ on Air

New Zealand's 2021 annual climate summary.