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![What does stress do to our brains in lockdown?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
What does stress do to our brains in lockdown?
An expert suggests choosing a certain time of the day to stress can reduce its bad effect.
![Kauri dieback study raises absence of protective fungi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Kauri dieback study raises absence of protective fungi
Lack of fungi in Northland pine forest could be connected to kauri dieback
![Northland arts sector hit hard by fallout of Covid-19](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland arts sector hit hard by fallout of Covid-19
Creative Northland wants the arts sector to be classified as an essential service.
![Coronavirus: No new Northland cases; regional total 27](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Coronavirus: No new Northland cases; regional total 27
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield gave the update today.
![Chefs share recipes and tips for lockdown meals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Chefs share recipes and tips for lockdown meals
"You've got time to play around with stuff."
![Backpackers 'grateful to be here' despite lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Backpackers 'grateful to be here' despite lockdown
They came here to see NZ's natural wonders. Instead all they're seeing is their dorms.
![Northlanders urged to Stand At Dawn to mark Anzac Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
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.
![Indian students struggling in lockdown, ask Govt for help](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
NZ Covid-19 death toll rises, Northland cases hold at 26
The latest update for Northland's and New Zealand's Covid-19 battle.
![Support for DHB clamming up on Covid-19 case locations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Nine formal warnings given to Northland boaties
Northland police warn water patrols will continue after boaties were warned during Easter.
![Northland Covid-19 cases stay at 26, media support coming](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
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.
![Northland residents urged to hold back recycling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland residents urged to hold back recycling
Northland district councils will have loads of recycling to deal with after the lockdown.
![No new Northland cases, PM takes 20pc pay cut](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Harawira's lockdown drive earns rebuke from mum
Ex-MP says trip to collect medical and PPE supplies for road checkpoints was essential.
![Death toll rises, student support package announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Death toll rises, student support package announced
Māori make up seven of Northland's 26 Covid-19 positive cases as of yesterday.
![Four more deaths as Northland case tally stays at 26](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Testing to increase in Northland, particularly among Māori, with one new case
Testing to increase in Northland, particularly among Māori, with one new case.
![Jewel Reti - tireless Northland worker to reduce harm from alcohol and drugs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
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.
![Age Concern lobbies to become essential service](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Age Concern lobbies to become essential service
Whangārei Age Concern president says there is no targeted support for older people.
![Councils considering relief measures](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Councils considering relief measures
Northland mayors finalising taskforce for economic recovery of ratepayers and businesses.
![Northland's aged-care facilities checked for virus readiness](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland's aged-care facilities checked for virus readiness
Northland's aged-care facilities checked for virus readiness.
![Far North cell tower attack linked to Covid-19 hoax](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Far North cell tower attack linked to Covid-19 hoax
Vandalised Rural Connectivity Group cellphone site may have been mistaken for 5G tower.