Just 28 new community cases today, no new Omicron arrivals
The total number of Omicron cases that have arrived in New Zealand remains at 22.
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WDC to schedule a hearing in the New Year to hear objections on proposed liquor shop.
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It may be the best nature walk in Auckland but most have never heard of it.
Summer Tips: How to nail the perfect day walk
Planning a day walk? Here's what you should consider.
Happy Families: How to have a great intergenerational trip
Dreading an extended family holiday? Here's how to turn it into a win-win.
'Racist to the core': Hone Harawira lashes out at police over Northland checkpoints
Others, though, have characterised the partnership as a success.
Live: Far North firefighters battle record 2000ha blaze; 50 homes at risk as wind picks up
Helicopters are trying to bring the fire under control before wind is expected to pick up.
Charlie's an angel: Hero dog saves woman after bike accident
A dog is being called a hero for helping its owner after she fell while biking.
Northland fire bursts into life again after being nearly contained
The 350ha blaze has been burning for more than 24 hours.
Checkpoints to become mobile with spot checks
Popular holiday spots and at-risk communities in Northland targeted for Covid vax.
Options on fuel stockholding at Marsden Pt being worked on
Global disruption to fuel supply a grave threat for New Zealand, report says.
300ha blaze burns in Northland
Up to seven helicopters have been working on the blaze this afternoon.
Non-Māori biggest obstacle to Northland reaching 90% vax target, figures show
Māori have been blamed for the low vax rate but the figures tell a different story.
Finding the missing 3300: How to lift Northland's vax rate to 90 per cent
Health boss lauds ''incredible turnaround'' since traffic light system introduced.
Black Power and Head Hunters arrested as police crack down on gang tensions
Police are still investigating two shootings that unfolded in Raumanga last week.
Mission impossible: How we overcame struggles to hit 90% fully vaxxed by Xmas
Take a look at how New Zealand's rollout progressed in 2021 before reaching 90 per cent.
We've done it! NZ reaches 90% full vaccination milestone
New Zealand has reached 90 per cent full vaccination coverage.
74 new Covid cases, 1 death as Taranaki school cluster emerges
The person who died was being cared for at Tauranga Hospital.
Driving out of Auckland? Here's what you need to know
Planning to leave Auckland by car? Here's what you need to know.
Utes towing boats, cars stuffed with luggage: Auckland holidaymakers at Tai Tokerau checkpoint
Vehicles towing boats and rammed with luggage made their way through the checkpoints.
Businesses call for split traffic light levels in Northland
Businesses want high-vax areas to go orange; BOI Music Fest still set to go ahead in Jan.
Shots fired in Whangārei as gang tensions rise
Northland Police investigating gang tensions where shots were fired as house, car
Northland's 'vulnerable communities' at risk of spread - Covid expert
Regions at red now have an additional period of time for second doses to be administered.
Auckland at orange: What you can (and can't) do
All regions currently at red – except for Northland - will move to orange on December 30.
'I'll take you on a boot ride': Northland nurse's life threatened by anti-vaxxer
'I do not take these threats too lightly,' nurse Hanibrez Sipu says of extreme abuse.
Death of much-loved Mangonui woman due to health condition, not seawall fall - Coroner
Anthea Goodwin was dedicated to the environment and making the planet a better place.
Feeling the heat: 'Talk is cheap, we need to act '- youth have mixed feelings about climate change
Northland's youth are speaking out about their thoughts on climate change.
Officials expect 95 Covid cases a day in Northland as region braces for influx
Northland could have 95 new Covid cases a day
Thunder and lightning: Wet weather causes road problems in Auckland
The watch will remain in place until midnight and residents are urged to take care.
Storm warning: North Island, parts of South brace for deluge
Low-pressure system headed for NZ brings risk of heavy rainfall and flooding next week.
'Long as queue' - Traffic chaos for Northlanders picking up stickers to traverse checkpoint
There was a 1.5km queue for Northland drivers seeking checkpoint stickers for next week.
Businesses 'very distressed' by potential impact of checkpoints
It's the difficult balancing act between keeping Northland safe and the economy thriving.