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Disappointment Northland likely to remain an extra week at level 4
Northland Mayoral Forum calls for consistent approach to police checkpoint locations.
Blomfield Special School's drive-through vaccination receives a thumbs up from parent community
Whangārei's Blomfield Special School vaccinated 140 including staff, students, and whānau.
Dinghy dock sinking cause may be revealed today
Failure of the dock - part of a PGF-funded upgrade - was reported by locals on Wednesday.
Parafed Northland wants to make sports more inclusive and accessible, community funding aids the mission
Parafed Northland receives generous sponsorships from various organisations and funds.
Spare a thought for those with disabilities during Covid
Whangārei's Blomfield School is organising a drive through vaccination event.
News snippets from Northland
NorthTec graduation is Covid casualty; and grant closing date extended.
Regional wastewater testing ramps up as iwi call for it to happen faster
An iwi leader says wastewater testing in Northland has been too slow to start up.
Northlanders should keep household trash for three days if they have Covid issues
What to do with your rubbish if you have Covid issues at home
Waipū's local cop lights up the lockdown blues
Waipū's local cop has added some much needed cheer to the town ahead of schedule.
Man seriously injured in head-on crash north of Kerikeri
Speed, alcohol not involved in Kapiro Rd smash; both drivers were essential workers.
Publicity hound: Tin-hatted Tsar plays it safe while entertaining Northland online
Tsar's Covid-era humour offering welcome respite for locked down Northlanders.
Kaiwaka woman stopped while her flatmate allowed through checkpoint
Calls for police checkpoint to be moved from Brynderwyn Hills to Te Hana.
Street appeal cancelled due to Covid but donations can be made online
Businesses vow to match Daffodil Day donation dollar for dollar in Northland.
Iwi feel 'sidelined' over police checkpoints
Police checkpoints operating at key Northland entry points; iwi say it's seven days late.
Northland tourism leader's warning about struggling tourism operators
Forget about international tourists in Northland for two years at least.
Water tragedy: People warned to stick to lockdown rules after freediver dies
There are hints police water patrols may be revived if the lockdown is extended.
Hotprintz wins gold at Pride in Print Awards
Mike King's work on mental health inspires Whangārei company to enter awards.
Kaipara district councillors slam Govt's three waters reform
Too many unanswered questions, says Mayor Dr Jason Smith.
Fears for Northlanders trapped in violent homes during lockdown
Leaving your home to keep yourself safe from violence is essential travel, police say.
Northland freediver dies in Far North from suspected drowning
Police suspected the man, who had health conditions, had drowned.
Crafty ideas keep resthome lockdown blues at bay
Elderly residents' 'towel teddies' will be presents for youngsters at a nearby preschool.
Māori vaccination rates in Northland four times lower than Europeans'
Drive-through vaccination clinics aim to boost numbers.
Ngāti Hine Health Trust welcomes walk-ins for Covid vaccines
Number of Covid vaccination in Northland tops 105,000.
Two newly built homes vie for house of the year
Two homes built in Northland are among the top 100 in the country
Roar-some surprise at vaccination clinic
People were surprised to see the four dinosaurs stroll into a Ruakākā vaccination centre.
Helicopter joins battle against blaze in Whangārei Heads
The last update about the fire's size showed it had grown to 150m-by-150m.
Mangawhai road blocks frustrating locals caught off guard - 'this is getting out of hand'
Police confirmed a check point in Mangawhai was stopping residents from heading north.
Negative test results for Northlanders in self-isolation
Bayleys Whangārei staff who attended function in Auckland now self isolating.
How do we convince vaccine hesitant to get jab?
If Delta establishes itself in NZ, you will get it, says Gunson. It's that contagious.
Help available for Northland businesses hit hard by level 4 lockdown
Northland businesses hit hard by level 4 lockdown can get help
Disappointed kids return early from Tongariro to lockdown
After months of fundraising for trip of a lifetime, kids return early.
Whangārei Rangatahi Patrol help dairy owners prevent customers from entering without a mask
Whangārei Rangatahi Patrol provides additional security to Denby Dairy during the lockdown