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Six Northland cases with two in Whangārei hospital
Further details on Northland's cases would be updated soon.

Covid 19 coronavirus: NorthTec closed but classes continue
Students will still be able to learn remotely.

Covid 19 coronavirus: Kaitaia police station closed to public but more cops on streets
Police taken off non-urgent tasks to bolster the front line and protect vital services.

Stranded couple on their way home
Family of Northland couple not happy they were forced into a hotel from a cruise ship.

Iwi checkpoints lifted, but organisers vow to return if lockdown flouted
Ten cars turned back for ignoring isolation rules at one checkpoint alone, organiser says.

Brother's death still hurts for Northland woman
Whangārei-based sister of man shot in Christchurch react to gunman's guilty plea.

'They just don't get it': Local says people still flocking to beach
Local reports a steady stream of cars visiting Far North beach despite lockdown.

Northland police find people outdoors for no reason
Fourth person in Northland to test positive for Covid-19 admitted in hospital.

Covid 19 coronavirus: Northland has fourth confirmed case
Covid 19 coronavirus: Northland has fourth confirmed case

Violent Northland inmate serious risk to community
"You represent a serious risk to the victim and the community should you be released."

High Court rules in favour of Northland boat builder
Environment Court breached Northlander's right by not hearing his side of the appeal.

New groups call for volunteers to help sick, elderly through lockdown
Buying groceries, collecting medicine likely to be major problems for some during lockdown

Foy: Olympic postponement was inevitable
Renowned para cyclist Emma Foy will have to wait another year for more global success.

Northland's third case in hospital after first day of lockdown
A woman who flew back from the United Kingdom is Northland's third case of Covid-19.

Covid-19 coronavirus: Northland police check tourists and direct them to one location
Two checkpoints were set up by police asking drivers why they were out on the road.

Coronavirus: Psychotherapist talks lockdown mental health
Here's some tips on how to help keep mentally well during isolation.

Missing Whangārei teenager driven north
Missing school girl returned to Whangārei after being spotted in Kumeu.

Eastwood: Optimism key in the face of Covid-19
Sport Northland CEO Brent Eastwood gives his advice on how to stay active in lockdown.

Neighbourly spirit alive during Covid-19 lockdown
Northlanders are coming together to support each other in the Covid-19 lockdown.

Whakapara roadblock scrapped, tourists turned back at others
Campervan, five carloads of tourists going to Ahipara turned back from Kaitaia checkpoint.

Town opens doors to children after school fire
Town rallies to provide alternative classrooms after Russell School closed by fire

Covid-19 coronavirus: Pharmacies swamped, strict measures to stop virus
Pharmacies urging customers to phone or email instead of dropping in.

Mayor's lockdown message: Stay home, stay safe, save lives
The lockdown began at 11:59pm yesterday after a state of national emergency was declared.

Homeless will be fed, but where to lock down?
There are few places where Northland's homeless can stay for four weeks.

Vote now: Who is your sideline champion?
Voting ends on April 1 so make sure you get in and vote for your favourite.

Beach access restricted, lifeguards stop patrols in lockdown
It was expected the public would not drive to any beach during the lockdown.

Northern Advocate office closed but open for business
Northern Advocate still open for business, despite offices closed