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Covid: 4990 new cases, 10 virus-related deaths, 379 people in hospital

Ministry of Health released the latest Covid figures at 1pm.

Northland's Te Hononga Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery win awards

Northland buildings dedicated to Austrian artist Hundertwasser win major awards

Covid update: 6635 cases, six deaths today as some schools reintroduce mask wearing

There are 400 people in hospital with the virus, including 12 in intensive care.

Govt hints firefighter mandate rules could ease — but no date given

Brigades under pressure due to high number of callouts combined with volunteer exodus.

14-yo armed robbery suspect walks free after police botch arrest

Judge believed police wanted to make sure teen didn't get bail again.

Six people in court over Kamo shooting

Six people face firearms and drugs charges.

Forest bathing: How cities make us sick and nature is the cure

Dragonfly Springs wetland sanctuary in Onerahi is a space for reduce anger and stress.

Meeting Northland's disability issues head on

Latest thoughts from Northland disability sector leader Jonny Wilkinson.

Work needed to keep our amazing bodies in shape

Latest thoughts from fitness columnist Carolyn Hansen

School principal goes door-knocking to fight student absenteeism

A Whangārei principal is breaking down barriers between the school and whānau.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland.

'It's our future': Youth speak out on climate change Budget

Northland youth worry about the planet they'll inherit if climate change isn't tackled.

Latest news from Northland's bowls scene

The summer season is almost over for Northland bowlers.

Morphine for 'bad days': 73-year-old waits for hip replacement

A 73-year-old man from Whangārei has been waiting 18 months for a hip replacement.

Good start but more needed: Northland's take on Budget climate change measures

$2.9b has been set aside from the Emissions Trading Scheme to fight climate change.

Trades training receives $230m boost in Budget 2022

The investment will provide support for another 24,000 apprentices.

Whangārei drive-by shooting: Six people arrested

Two search warrants were carried out after reports of shots being fired in Kamo.

Budget 2022: $350 cash payment for 2m Kiwis - just enough for a ticket to Aussie, say Nats

Tune in for our live coverage and the key points of today's Budget.