The deadline for DHBs to know this information was August 31.

An alert level split means some non-essential items can still be shipped to Aucklanders.

Those in West Auckland should see a reprieve this week with little rain expected.

Aviation Security in place to make sure those travelling have permission.

Pharmacy running double shifts to get through tsunami of lockdown prescriptions.

Just 20 per cent of Māori aged 40 to 59 are fully vaccinated.

Business groups are asking for an ongoing government support during level 3 lockdown.

Police charge 15 people in Northland for various Covid breaches.

The decision to keep Northland at level 4 needs to be changed, now.

The curve is bending, says one expert, but not fast enough.

He has been told he could be removed from the burial grounds if he tries to enter.

Calls from transport group to avoid the "monumental mess" at the border last time.

It was less Point Break and more point escape for a rule-breaking surfer this morning.

It will be a good few days for boardgames and other indoor pursuits.

Sye Peita thought his video, at most, would make the rounds locally - not internationally.

Speed, alcohol not involved in Kapiro Rd smash; both drivers were essential workers.

David Seymour has criticised the Government's response to the latest outbreak.

There are hints police water patrols may be revived if the lockdown is extended.

Under alert level 4 water recreation is banned because of the risk to emergency services.

Police suspected the man, who had health conditions, had drowned.

People were surprised to see the four dinosaurs stroll into a Ruakākā vaccination centre.

Woman, 31, and man, 27, were arrested after an incident at a Far North petrol station.

The last update about the fire's size showed it had grown to 150m-by-150m.

Police confirmed a check point in Mangawhai was stopping residents from heading north.

Only matter of time Delta variant is in Northland - Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith

People still flouting lockdown rules, Northland police say.