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.
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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.
Auckland won't need to wait for zero cases to come out of lockdown - Hipkins
Some 30,000 contacts are still waiting to be tested.
Man seriously injured in head-on crash north of Kerikeri
Speed, alcohol not involved in Kapiro Rd smash; both drivers were essential workers.
Extra lockdown 'drip feed ... spin', says Seymour, but medical experts pleased
David Seymour has criticised the Government's response to the latest outbreak.
Iwi feel 'sidelined' over police checkpoints
Police checkpoints operating at key Northland entry points; iwi say it's seven days late.
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.
Drifting kayak maroons man on boat
Under alert level 4 water recreation is banned because of the risk to emergency services.
Northland freediver dies in Far North from suspected drowning
Police suspected the man, who had health conditions, had drowned.
Roar-some surprise at vaccination clinic
People were surprised to see the four dinosaurs stroll into a Ruakākā vaccination centre.
Maskless woman arrested after coughing on police officer
Woman, 31, and man, 27, were arrested after an incident at a Far North petrol station.
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.
Kaipara Mayor to Govt: Don't drop our alert level
Only matter of time Delta variant is in Northland - Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith
Covid-19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Northland police issue fines to lockdown rulebreakers
People still flouting lockdown rules, Northland police say.
Northland iwi sound alarm on lockdown-breaking boaties
Iwi says checkpoints are needed on land and at sea to protect locals.
'Crushing' sentence for meth importation slashed
Jailed woman said she couldn't have imported drugs in Ninety Mile Beach drama.
Where have all the Aucklanders gone?
Despite large numbers seen heading north, Far North locals haven't seen any Aucklanders.
Delta outbreak: Fatal crash triggers reminder from police
Police are frustrated motorists continue to make non-essential journeys despite lockdown.
Kamo High School targets Christmas break to begin new build
Kamo High School's new build construction works are planned to start in term 2 of 2022.
Brothers flex their business muscle by rethinking the gym
Two brothers share the kaupapa of their businesses with Astley Nathan.