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A question to ask is whether the death figure covers the breadth of the impact of Covid.
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Waitangi Day 2022 in photos
A fleet of waka keeps the spirit of Waitangi Day alive despite a global pandemic.
Police release name of 'dangerous' prisoner on the run
Michael Tautari is described as about 165cm tall and of medium-to-small build.
Eerie stillness over Waitangi as Covid hits national day
Waka pageant, unofficial speakers' forum among events that went ahead yesterday.
Gift of rescue, support boats to boost safety in Northland waters
New vessels destined for Coastguard Bay of Islands and Ngā Waka o Tai Tokerau.
'Long way to recovery': Container awaits donations for Tonga
A shipping container has arrived in Dargaville for Northlanders to donate aid to Tonga.
'A terrible thing': Hapū decry attack on Russell's historic flagpole
Hapū, police want to hear from anyone who recognises distinctive paint, tagging.
Northland local Govt leaders should 'like their counterparts' be fully vaxxed
Northland's local government leaders called on to 'set good example' around vaccination.
Ten memorable Waitangi moments
Waitangi has evolved from protest flashpoint to an inclusive, colourful and fun festival.
Government responds to calls for checkpoints at Northland gateways
Tai Tokerau Border Control has renewed its calls for checkpoints amid the Omicron outbreak
Māori representation sees Sport Northland Board now truly co-governed
Māori representation on Sport Northland Board sees true co-governance.
Northland has 21 new Covid cases as Omicron becomes dominant variant in region
Northlanders urged to get tested for Covid 19 and vaccinated with 21 new Covid cases
Lawyer has contracted Covid defendant says
Former Northland prison officer's sentencing for Arms Act offending adjourned.
Kiwifruit orchards and commercial buildings boosting value of Ngāpuhi's $150 million-plus investment fund
"A solid start" - assessment of the first year of Ngāpuhi Investment fund by chair
Russell flagpole attack upsets local hapū
Flagpole has been fenced off for safety until permanent repairs can be carried out.
Mixed reaction by Northland leaders to reopening of NZ borders
Stranded Paihia businesswoman in Perth feels unwelcome in her own country.
Northland tourism, hospitality businesses welcome reopening timeline
But business owners says tourism won't really benefit until the isolation rule is dropped.
'People were dying faster than they could be buried': Ahipara's Jaqi Brown shares her vaccination journey
The Spanish flu tragedy and whooping cough "horrors" spurred Jaqi Brown's vaccinations.
Plenty to see and do this Waitangi weekend
Large events may have been cancelled but the Northland region offers many attractions.
Herekino home destroyed by fire but marae saved
Two adults and a number of children managed to get out unharmed.
Te Tii Marae cancels Waitangi commemorations
The annual speakers' forum will go ahead but as a livestream on Facebook this year.
Boy, 12, among Northland young people involved in three separate murder cases
12 year-old among Northland young people involved in three High Court murder cases
Northland records 14 new Covid cases in Kerikeri, Kaitāia, and Whangārei
Here are the latest details about Northland case numbers.
Qualmark tourism award for Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre
Art centre hasn't even officially opened and already has garnered tourism award.
Northland cricket-lovers invited to apply for junior academy
Applications now open for eleven young women aged 12-18 to join the ANZ Next XI.
John Williamson: Catch and punish the speeders
Better to catch and punish the speeders now than make us all drive slower, Williamson says
Northland pet courier service like an 'ark on wheels'
Bus takes pets to new owners all over the North Island
NZ's first flat pack furniture, rāhui in place
A round-up of news snippets and events from the Bay of Islands and around the Mid North
Echoes of Shakespeare curse as Omicron hits Macbeth cast
So far 11 people in are the Kerikeri Macbeth cluster, with one still in hospital.
'Mongrel of a fire': Karikari still burning after Monday's arson
Fire crews hope to wrap up most of their work at the 2800ha Kaimaumau blaze on February 7.
Defendant transferred from Whangārei District Court to Ngawha Prison tests positive for Covid
Whangārei District Court defendant tests positive for Covid-19 on transfer to prison