Backpackers 'grateful to be here' despite lockdown
They came here to see NZ's natural wonders. Instead all they're seeing is their dorms.
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Northlanders urged to Stand At Dawn to mark Anzac Day
Northlanders urged to Stand At Dawn to mark Anzac Day
Northland Covid-19 case in hospital, NZ death toll at 11
A Northland Māori man in his 70s is in a stable condition in hospital.
Councillors not taking pay cut but encouraged to make donations
But councillors are encouraged to make donations within their communities
Coronavirus: Principals concerned about alert level 3 guidelines
Schools and early learning services will partially reopen under alert level 3.
New Northland Covid-19 case in Whangārei hospital
A Māori man in his 70s, now in hospital, is Northland's latest case of Covid-19.
Even tougher times for many in Moerewa
Covid-19 has made life even harder for many people in and around Moerewa.
Te Rarawa rūnanga appoint new CEO
The new chief executive was raised in Whangape and Ahipara.
Indian students struggling in lockdown, ask Govt for help
Govt tells international students at NorthTec to ask their embassies for help.
More hold-ups for Kaikohe emergency water supply
Kaikohe's emergency water supply originally expected to start flowing last month.
NZ Covid-19 death toll rises, Northland cases hold at 26
The latest update for Northland's and New Zealand's Covid-19 battle.
Kaikohe checkpoint to stay at least to end of lockdown
Checkpoint set up as deterrent to people considering non-essential travel, Jay Hepi says.
Support for DHB clamming up on Covid-19 case locations
Anecdotally, many members of the public want more specific information released.
Region's coronavirus cases still at 26
No new Covid-19 cases in Northland, lockdown may be eased from next week.
Businesses prepare for move to level 3
Northland businesses have mixed responses to the PM's outline of life after the lockdown.
Nine formal warnings given to Northland boaties
Northland police warn water patrols will continue after boaties were warned during Easter.
Essential rubbish collector cheered on during rubbish run
Rubbish collector Sonny Le Noel is enjoying getting handwritten notes of appreciation.
Northlanders among NZ's best-behaved in lockdown, cellphone data shows
Northlanders leading the way in lockdown's 'stay home, stay safe' mantra.
Northland Covid-19 cases stay at 26, media support coming
Ardern, ministers and public sector CEOs will take a six-month 20 per cent pay cut.
Schools and families tackle remote learning
School holidays are over but the Covid-19 lockdown means kids are learning from home.
Northland residents urged to hold back recycling
Northland district councils will have loads of recycling to deal with after the lockdown.
Kamo couple celebrates diamond anniversary with cake during lockdown
Edith and Neil McCaw are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday.
Northland midwives adapt to rise in home births due to virus concerns
Northland midwives adapt to rise in home births due to virus concerns
No new Northland cases, PM takes 20pc pay cut
The latest update on Northland's Covid-19 battle.
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.