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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.

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

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

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.

Forestry sector plead with govt to allow them to work
Northport freeing up space for the storage of essential imports while log supplies dry up

Jewel Reti - tireless Northland worker to reduce harm from alcohol and drugs
Tributes paid to Jewel Reti who championed reducing alcohol and drug-related harm.

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.

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

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.

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