Northland news in brief: Whangārei man in custody after border breach; two crashes kept emergency services busy
News snippets from across the region.
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'Slam the f****** door on Auckland': Former MP's tough stance on Covid rule-breakers
A lack of charges would be a real "kick in the guts" for Northlanders, leaders say.
Owner says Covid-infected Auckland truck driver visited Northland store
Owner of Steve Taylor Tyres says a positive case visited the Kamo store over the weekend.
The 90% Project: Meet the nurses vaccinating our communities
Public health nurse Sue Baker leads 1 of the 4 roving vaccination clinics in Northland.
Whangārei doctor looks forward to new season of The Great Kiwi Bake Off
Whangārei doctor Alby Hailes contests for The Great Kiwi Bake Off airing from October 14.
Iwi border group hunt for Covid case's travel companion
Iwi border group unable to rule out or confirm Far North stay by mystery travel companion.
No cases in Northland community
No cases of Covid-19 in Northland have been reported.
Van vs shed: Debris field 'like a plane crash'
Van hit a tree, a shed and a power pole after leaving SH10 near Kaingaroa.
19 close contacts now linked to Northland case
Northland moved into level 3 after an Auckland Covid-19 case visited the region.
Northland Covid scare: Growing frustration as region stuck 'in limbo'
Paihia and Kawakawa locations of interest are yet to be revealed by Ministry of Health.
Refresh for welcoming roadside site
Waipū artist takes on iconic roadside barn makeover.
Demand for tests, vaccinations surges as region waits on tenterhooks
"I think people are realising with Delta, they can't sit on the fence".
Whangaroa St John responder named NZ's top Māori health volunteer
'Volunteering or manaakitanga is natural ... You just incorporate it into breathing.'
'Stay home' message getting through, iwi group says
Non-essential travel included long drive for a piece of cheese — but overall roads quiet.
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Contact made with Northland Covid case's travel companion
Significant progress has been made in the search for the Covid case's travel companion.
Live: 'Oh s***' - Positive BOP case, mayor tells of 'pretty leaky' border
Winston Peters has claimed the positive case was brought to Northland by the Mongrel Mob.
How these Northlanders recycled building materials to create unique homes
Two Northlanders reveal how they created interesting homes from recycled building items.
PM: 'Large gaps' in women's movements but no evidence of gang link
Ardern denies claims the Government is withholding information on the Northland case.
Northland DoC campsite, dairy and hotel new locations of interest
It is believed a contact of the Covid-positive case visited the site between October 3-5.
Five iwi checkpoints planned across Northland
The Covid-positive woman is understood to have travelled as far north as Paihia.
Border-crossers bring virus threat to region
Cabinet will decide on Monday about whether Northland will stay in level 3.
Cracka's maiden voyage a success
Whangārei man's 2020 lockdown shed project sees fruition
Exhibition remembers Holocaust's 1.5 million child victims
About 1.5m Jewish children died in Holocaust. Romani, disabled, Polish kids also perished.
World's largest vessels gracing Whangārei Harbour
"Gentle Giant" farewelled from Whangārei Harbour yesterday with volley of horns.
Ministry of Health urges Northlanders to keep eyes on locations of interest
Northlanders have spent 19 hours waiting to see if they had potentially been exposed.
No warning signs, road ruts caused rider's death - Coroner
There had been previous crashes on the same corner, inquiry found.
Family flees moments before landslide hits house
'Next thing, whoopsie-doozie, a slow avalanche of mud and trees came down.'
Anti-vaccination GPs hindering Northland rollout
NZ Medical Council wouldn't comment if anti-vax health practitioners under investigation.
Schools will and should be involved in Oranga Tamariki's new system, says Pat Newman
Pat Newman is positive about the new changes and recommendations for Oranga Tamariki.
Bay of Islands peninsula likened to original kiwi population
Pest Free Purerua Project pays off.
Second Covid test returns positive in case of essential worker in Whangārei
Northland locations of interest will be added to the Ministry of Health website tomorrow.
Small Far North community 'turned upside-down' by night of fires
Local hero who put out fires says his quiet community was 'turned upside-down'.
Northland principals encourage teachers to get vaccinated
Northland principals ask for more clarity around tougher rules for unvaccinated teachers.
Northland Mayors jointly call for three waters pause
View from the north of the proposed reforms is not favourable, mayors say.