Schools unsure how many students will return during level 3
Schools prepare for Alert Level 3 as per the Ministry of Education's Covid-19 guideline.
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How a Northland mum is dealing with level 4 lockdown in hospital
Northland mum Kelly Potatau is locked down in a unique bubble with three of her children.
Getting the mail (and other stuff) through: Rural delivery during lockdown
Postie's rural round covers about 200km a day with dropoffs.
Northlanders advised to hunker down as damp few days lie ahead
Northland dodged any major damage from the same wild weather that hit Auckland earlier.
Northland nursing enrolments have slumped: what's to blame?
A local nursing advocate is calling for more incentives to reignite interest in the role.
Mum 'disgusted' and 'hurt' thieves stole from newborn's grave
The graves of two Whangārei families' loved ones have been hit by thieves targeting lights
Northland wastewater testing key to region moving to level 3
Northland waits to learn if it will exit level 4 on Thursday.
Police checkpoints to shift to Northland-Auckland border if alert level drops
Pop-up vaccination clinic in Raumanga on Friday; Kerikeri jabs at Turner Centre from today
Two protesters arrested in Northland during silent demonstration
The protesters were part of a planned transtasman demonstration against Government.
Northland schools transition smoothly from classrooms home learning
Whangārei Intermediate School handed out devices and hardbacks to assist learning.
Pharmacy's 'director of entertainment' prescribing lockdown laughter
Pharmacy running double shifts to get through tsunami of lockdown prescriptions.
Northland Pasifika leader says vaccination vital for safety of Pasifika community
Northland Pasifika leader is urging his community to get Covid-19 vaccinated
News snippets from Northland
News in brief: Dead freediver named; stolen car in crash; controlled burns warning.
Iwi border control group re-assessing plans after police shut down checkpoint
Group re-assessing plans after bid to set up checkpoint on Saturday shut down by police.
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: what do rare goose eggs, the smell of cannabis, face masks, and broken showers have in common? Non-compliance, police say
Police are copping some strange excuses for attempted border crossings at checkpoints.
Mixed views on extended Northland lockdown
Northlanders including iwi and MP have different views on keeping region in level 4.
Last refinery customer gives green light to convert to fuel import only terminal
Marsden Pt Oil Refinery has moved a step closer to being an import only terminal
Rare goose eggs and puppy food - the excuses Northland police hear at Covid checkpoints
Northland sits middle of the pack for number of Covid infringements dished out by police.
We've got to manage demand: How Northland food banks are preparing for a surge in demand
Food banks are preparing for a surge in demand for food parcels as Northlanders seek help.
Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau has made 12,000 Northland homes warmer and drier
12,000 Northland homes now warmer and drier thanks to the Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau.
Vintage roadtrip to fundraise for Northland Rescue Chopper needs more classic cars
The four-day road trip through Northland aims to raise at least $5k for the vital service.
No Covid found in Paihia wastewater after Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues fest concerns
No Covid found in Paihia wastewater after Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues fest
Which face mask is best? Students test them for project
Students discover which face coverings are most effective to block the spread of bacteria.
Northlanders share quirky tips for keeping boredom at bay
Northlanders share their tips for keeping boredom at bay during level 4 lockdown.
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Whangārei Women's Refuge thinks creatively to keep women and children safe
Women's refuge says whatever the alert level, they'll continue to help those in crisis.
Lockdown hero: How a man from Tikipunga is changing the world with one small video
Sye Peita thought his video, at most, would make the rounds locally - not internationally.
Blomfield Special School's drive-through vaccination receives a thumbs up from parent community
Whangārei's Blomfield Special School vaccinated 140 including staff, students, and whānau.
Regional wastewater testing ramps up as iwi call for it to happen faster
An iwi leader says wastewater testing in Northland has been too slow to start up.
Northlanders should keep household trash for three days if they have Covid issues
What to do with your rubbish if you have Covid issues at home
Waipū's local cop lights up the lockdown blues
Waipū's local cop has added some much needed cheer to the town ahead of schedule.
Dinghy dock sinking cause may be revealed today
Failure of the dock - part of a PGF-funded upgrade - was reported by locals on Wednesday.
Parafed Northland wants to make sports more inclusive and accessible, community funding aids the mission
Parafed Northland receives generous sponsorships from various organisations and funds.
News snippets from Northland
NorthTec graduation is Covid casualty; and grant closing date extended.