Our Frontline Heroes: Some of these health staff haven't had holidays for a long time'
Northland nurses reflect on three years of Covid-19 and what Omicron might bring.
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Whangārei dog's whereabouts unknown following fatal attack on another dog
Owner of dangerous Whangarei dog fined $1500 for its attack on another dog.
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Police won't say whether chopper spotted over Whangarei Heads is part of cannabis blitz.
3 Covid cases in Northland hospitals; case number confusion explained
The Ministry of Health reported 133 new community cases of Covid-19 in Northland today.
Five deaths, record 12,011 new cases - nearly double yesterday; 237 in hospital
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Northland's Blair Tuke eyes up America's Cup success with Team NZ
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Rookies rise to competitive challenge
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Missing woman found safe; big Lotto win; and aquifer survey
News in brief from Northland.
Kaipara District councillor Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock ejected from first meeting of 2022
Kaipara councillor Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock ejected from meeting for contempt
Northland PHE offers GP practices $2.5m to use in ways they know works best
Northland DHB yet to agree to changes proposed by Mahitahi Hauora.
Morning star: 10 questions with Don McGlashan
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Refining NZ records $552m loss as demand for jet fuel plummets
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6137 new community cases of COVID-19 were reported on Thursday, and one person has died with the virus. Video / Jed Bradley / Mark Mitchell / George Heard / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell
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New Zealand will move to phase 3 of the Omicron response at 11.59pm.
Charges against Northland protest organiser Karen Brewer dropped
The charges relate to a protest that took place in Northland during lockdown last year.
Kaikohe's Huriwai urges us to 'remain open to change'
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New Covid cases in seven Northland areas; NZ to move to phase 3 of response
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Far North Olympic weightlifting hopeful to compete at Comm Games trials this weekend
Far North physio to compete in Commonwealth Games trials at the weekend.
Whangārei Heads woman missing overnight found close to home
The search began after Sue Clarridge failed to return home from a walk yesterday evening.
Slick causes multiple crashes on Maungatūroto state highway
Multiple cars have already fallen foul to a slick on State Highway 12 near Maungatūroto.
'Crossed the line': Labour MP receives anti-vax threats, war crime accusations
A group served papers accusing her of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and treason.
Whatuwhiwhi locals and kaitiaki fed up with 'paru' rubbish dumpers
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Warriors age-grade teams line up games at Jubilee Park in April
Rugby league legend Adam Blair spearheading push for two games in Whangārei.
Collaboration, not competition: Northland school goes subjects-free
Ruawai College's new "learning packages" involve themes and experiences.
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Donna Russell: Northland's bumper kiwifruit crop needs workers
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Health inequity: Could Northland have done a better job to immunise vulnerable Māori?
NDHB rejects critique that vaccination rollout didn't prioritise Māori health needs.
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Focus: Covid Outbreak | Wednesday 23rd February Wrap
New Zealand moves closer to Phase 3 of the government's Omicron response, with a record 3297 new community cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday. Video / George Heard / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig