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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.

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.