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Harawira's lockdown drive earns rebuke from mum
Ex-MP says trip to collect medical and PPE supplies for road checkpoints was essential.

Further water restrictions for Whangārei
Level 3 water restrictions come into force in Whangārei from Thursday.

Death toll rises, student support package announced
Māori make up seven of Northland's 26 Covid-19 positive cases as of yesterday.

High Court remits house relocation case back to Environment Court
House relocation company in Whangārei succeeds in its appeal on resource consent ruling.

Four more deaths as Northland case tally stays at 26
The latest update of Covid-19 in Northland.

Whangārei couple's birthing plan disrupted by virus lockdown
Birth of third child a very different experience for couple.

Testing to increase in Northland, particularly among Māori, with one new case
Testing to increase in Northland, particularly among Māori, with one new case.

NZ Air Force bring Northlanders and other Kiwis back from Vanuatu
Long wait for Northland couple to fly out of cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu.

Age Concern lobbies to become essential service
Whangārei Age Concern president says there is no targeted support for older people.

Councils considering relief measures
Northland mayors finalising taskforce for economic recovery of ratepayers and businesses.

Northland's aged-care facilities checked for virus readiness
Northland's aged-care facilities checked for virus readiness.

More Northland families request food parcels
The Salvation Army is delivering up to 500 food parcels per week in Northland.

No new Northland cases as concerns rise for aged care residents
No new Northland cases as concerns rise for aged care residents

Editorial: We're facing lockdown adversity well
There are rays of sunshine everywhere breaking the cloud of the lockdown.

Cafes and restaurants grateful for SOS website
Saving the "heart and soul" of the New Zealand economy while in the lockdown.

Toilet thief causes stink after raid on fire station
CCTV footage of messy theft shows loo on its side as burglar flees scene near Matauri Bay

Man appeals to thieves who stole granddad's watch
A Kaikohe farm manager feels 'violated' after thieves broke into his house.

Hundertwasser centre to receive shape and colour after lockdown
Hundertwasser project team still hopes to open the art centre mid next year.

Easter exodus: Aucklanders turned back from heading to Northland
Travelling to the bach or holiday home for Easter is a clear breach of lockdown rules.

Region's first Covid-19 case '100 per cent'
Josh Dent is urging Northlanders to stay motivated as the lockdown passes its second week.

News snippets from Northland
Northland features in TV show; and some water restrictions eased.

Two of North's 24 coronavirus cases locals transferred from Auckland
Six of the Northland cases are Māori and 18 non-Māori.

Track arrives for Northland's $205m rail upgrade
Shane Jones wants Northland rail project to hit the ground running after lockdown lifts.

Northland's Covid-19 detectives on the trace
Northland is renowned for its ability to contact trace infectious diseases and viruses.

Police on the water this weekend enforcing Covid-19 lockdown
Boaties urged to stay home and keep pressure off emergency services.

Northland Covid cases rise by four as nation suffers second virus death
Northland Covid cases rise by four as nation suffers second virus death

Ruby Princess: Northland dodges a viral time bomb
Ship triggered Australia's biggest Covid-19 outbreak one day after cancelled Paihia visit.