'Russian roulette' - Auckland DHB under fire over visitor numbers, claims of patient sex in shared room
'It's totally unsafe and unacceptable,' says health and safety rep.
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Northland level 2 air links cut off by Auckland Airport transfers
But airlines bypassing Auckland have had a bookings boost.
Far North iwi's plea to put down the drink as booze drives family violence
Alcohol has again topped the charts as a leading trigger in family harm incidents.
'Just put your bloody seatbelt on': Kaitaia firefighter's appeal after another needless death
Five people were in car that rolled on SH1 with one thrown out and one trapped in wreck.
There's no end date: Covid toll on Northland tourism operators revealed
Repeated Covid lockdowns are taking a toll on stressed out Northland tourism operators.
House prices go up more than $150,000 in a year
Northland has recorded an average house price increase of over 24 per cent in a year.
'I am going home walking': Wedding day helicopter crash survivor takes first steps
She has months of rehab to go, but getting home is a huge milestone for Rachel Jordan.
Anti-Covid protest organiser Karen Brewer bailed to Mid North home
Brewer's claims include a plot by Freemasons to commit a mass genocide of humanity.
Northland council breaks ranks over Government's Three Waters proposal
Three waters proposal rejected by Northland council
Level 3 means more to do for Northlanders
Takeaways and coffee on menu for Northlanders as level 3 kicks in
MIQ escapee 'evaded CCTV, perimeter patrol and two fences'
Asked where the escapee went, Ayesha Verrall says it's a "priority for this evening".
Can you visit your loved ones in hospital under Level 4? It depends where you live
Some hospitals allow two visitors, others one support person in "extreme" circumstances.
Iwi offers chance to win iPads, grocery vouchers as part of vaccination drive
Ngāti Hine gets creative with its vaccination push in Moerewa, Northland.
Ministry of Health keeps quiet on DHB staff vaccination rates
The deadline for DHBs to know this information was August 31.
'Doesn't make sense': Aucklanders able to shop online at level 3 from businesses south of the city
An alert level split means some non-essential items can still be shipped to Aucklanders.
Mum 'disgusted' and 'hurt' thieves stole from newborn's grave
The graves of two Whangārei families' loved ones have been hit by thieves targeting lights
Extent of Auckland flooding damage still unknown
Those in West Auckland should see a reprieve this week with little rain expected.
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: You shall not pass - airports promise strict checks on travellers as L3/4 divide comes into play
Aviation Security in place to make sure those travelling have permission.
Pharmacy's 'director of entertainment' prescribing lockdown laughter
Pharmacy running double shifts to get through tsunami of lockdown prescriptions.
Iwi border control group re-assessing plans after police shut down checkpoint
Group re-assessing plans after bid to set up checkpoint on Saturday shut down by police.
Delta outbreak: Māori health providers push for accelerated vaccination
Just 20 per cent of Māori aged 40 to 59 are fully vaccinated.
Ongoing financial support needed for business during alert level 3
Business groups are asking for an ongoing government support during level 3 lockdown.
Last refinery customer gives green light to convert to fuel import only terminal
Marsden Pt Oil Refinery has moved a step closer to being an import only terminal
Level 3 countdown: Travel restrictions to stay tight as country readies to divide
NZ set to divide in the fight against Covid-19 - and travelling will be severely limited.
Former trustee who stole from $1m fund for underprivileged to be released from prison
Stephen Henare is banned from engaging in the affairs of any business, trust or company.
Lockdown decision for Northland expected
Police charge 15 people in Northland for various Covid breaches.
Comment: Why are we being kept at level 4 with Auckland?
The decision to keep Northland at level 4 needs to be changed, now.
Live: 28 locations of interest added as lockdown day 12 begins; 82 new Covid cases with tough week ahead
The curve is bending, says one expert, but not fast enough.
After 53 years together, a man will watch from road as wife buried under lockdown restrictions
He has been told he could be removed from the burial grounds if he tries to enter.
Live: Covid cases increasing; police intensify lockdown patrols before border checkpoints
Calls from transport group to avoid the "monumental mess" at the border last time.
Wipeout: Level 4-breaking surfer bails as police launch nears; fishermen given warning
It was less Point Break and more point escape for a rule-breaking surfer this morning.
NZ faces a sodden lockdown weekend: Heavy rain notices for Auckland, Northland, BOP, Coromandel
It will be a good few days for boardgames and other indoor pursuits.
Lockdown hero: How a man from Tikipunga is changing the world with one small video
Sye Peita thought his video, at most, would make the rounds locally - not internationally.
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.