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![Coronavirus: How to keep kids entertained during lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Coronavirus: How to keep kids entertained during lockdown
Here's some ideas on what to do with children during the Covid-19 isolation.
![Northland police find people outdoors for no reason](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northland police find people outdoors for no reason
Fourth person in Northland to test positive for Covid-19 admitted in hospital.
![Kaipara residents demand freeze on rising rates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Kaipara residents demand freeze on rising rates
Catch up on what has been happening in the mighty Kaipara
![Covid 19 coronavirus: Northland has fourth confirmed case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Covid 19 coronavirus: Northland has fourth confirmed case
Covid 19 coronavirus: Northland has fourth confirmed case
![Violent Northland inmate serious risk to community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Violent Northland inmate serious risk to community
"You represent a serious risk to the victim and the community should you be released."
![High Court rules in favour of Northland boat builder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
High Court rules in favour of Northland boat builder
Environment Court breached Northlander's right by not hearing his side of the appeal.
![Two expressions of interest for pensioner flats](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Two expressions of interest for pensioner flats
Covid-19 has put on hold a decision on the same of pensioner flats at Mangawhai
![Foy: Olympic postponement was inevitable](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Foy: Olympic postponement was inevitable
Renowned para cyclist Emma Foy will have to wait another year for more global success.
![Covid-19 coronavirus: Northland police check tourists and direct them to one location](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Covid-19 coronavirus: Northland police check tourists and direct them to one location
Two checkpoints were set up by police asking drivers why they were out on the road.
![Third Northland Covid-19 case recovering in hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Third Northland Covid-19 case recovering in hospital
The person is one of seven nationwide recovering in hospital due to Covid-19.
![Covid 19 coronavirus: Self-isolation tips for Northlanders ahead of lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Covid 19 coronavirus: Self-isolation tips for Northlanders ahead of lockdown
New Zealand goes into lockdown on Wednesday night. Reporter Jenny Ling shares some tips.
![Grass starting to grow with good rain in Northland, but drought continues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Grass starting to grow with good rain in Northland, but drought continues
More rain in March in Northland than whole of January and February.
![Coronavirus: Psychotherapist talks lockdown mental health](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Coronavirus: Psychotherapist talks lockdown mental health
Here's some tips on how to help keep mentally well during isolation.
![Missing Whangārei teenager driven north](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Missing Whangārei teenager driven north
Missing school girl returned to Whangārei after being spotted in Kumeu.
![Eastwood: Optimism key in the face of Covid-19](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Eastwood: Optimism key in the face of Covid-19
Sport Northland CEO Brent Eastwood gives his advice on how to stay active in lockdown.
![Neighbourly spirit alive during Covid-19 lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Neighbourly spirit alive during Covid-19 lockdown
Northlanders are coming together to support each other in the Covid-19 lockdown.
![Whakapara roadblock scrapped, tourists turned back at others](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Whakapara roadblock scrapped, tourists turned back at others
Campervan, five carloads of tourists going to Ahipara turned back from Kaitaia checkpoint.
![Homeless will be fed, but where to lock down?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Homeless will be fed, but where to lock down?
There are few places where Northland's homeless can stay for four weeks.
![Vote now: Who is your sideline champion?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Vote now: Who is your sideline champion?
Voting ends on April 1 so make sure you get in and vote for your favourite.
![Beach access restricted, lifeguards stop patrols in lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Beach access restricted, lifeguards stop patrols in lockdown
It was expected the public would not drive to any beach during the lockdown.
![Northern Advocate office closed but open for business](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Northern Advocate office closed but open for business
Northern Advocate still open for business, despite offices closed
![Covid-19 coronavirus: Coastguard asks Northlanders to stay off water during lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Covid-19 coronavirus: Coastguard asks Northlanders to stay off water during lockdown
Big changes for everyone as Northland and NZ go into lockdown.
![Covid-19 coronavirus: Blockade will go ahead, Harawira pledges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Covid-19 coronavirus: Blockade will go ahead, Harawira pledges
Government moves to raise Covid-19 alert 'too little, too late'.
![Hone Harawira to lockdown Far North with 'medical checkpoints'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Hone Harawira to lockdown Far North with 'medical checkpoints'
Harawira says "this isn't a pitchfork exercise, this is serious."
![Ninety Mile Snapper Bonanza won by Aucklander](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Ninety Mile Snapper Bonanza won by Aucklander
Northland's Ninety Mile Snapper Bonanza won by Aucklander
![Marsden Pt Refinery's hydrocracker shut down for two weeks for planned maintenance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Marsden Pt Refinery's hydrocracker shut down for two weeks for planned maintenance
Marsden Pt Refinery shut down for two weeks for planned maintenance.
![Brandt Shortland moves from coroner role to District Court judge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Brandt Shortland moves from coroner role to District Court judge
Kaikohe gets its first resident District Court judge - Brandt Shortland.
![Hellesoe says parents must keep perspective](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Hellesoe says parents must keep perspective
After throwing herself in the deep end, swim coach Ramona Hellesoe is now on top.
![Stranded Whangārei senior citizens susceptible to Covid-19](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Stranded Whangārei senior citizens susceptible to Covid-19
Stranded Whangārei couple on cruise ship may be able to fly out of Rome last night.