17 new cases: Covid has reached Far North
One case detected in Karikari Peninsula, location of another case unknown.
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Muggy, uncomfortable weather will continue to the weekend
Places across Northland receive close to 100mm of rain in just 24 hours.
Hapū challenge plans to return Ngunguru Sandspit land to public ownership
Hapū members want land at Northland's Ngunguru Sandspit be returned to them
News snippets from Northland: Vaccine passes in the Far North, prisoner still on the run
Catch up with the latest news around Northland.
Heated clash in Kaitāia leads Northland police to uncover drugs, cash, and gun
A skirmish on the backstreets of Kaitāia led police to make an even greater discovery.
Number of new Covid cases in Northland drops
Northland has recorded a drop in daily Covid case numbers today.
'Very reckless': Cell tower destruction leaves Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto without full phone, internet service
Police urging public to pass on information about Kaiwaka and Waipu cell tower attacks.
Northland modelling predicts thousands of monthly Omicron cases at peak
More than 700 to need hospital treatment a month at Omicron's peak in Northland.
Shane Reti: Are Covid deaths the sole measure of pandemic effectiveness?
A question to ask is whether the death figure covers the breadth of the impact of Covid.
Waitangi Day 2022 in photos
A fleet of waka keeps the spirit of Waitangi Day alive despite a global pandemic.
Police release name of 'dangerous' prisoner on the run
Michael Tautari is described as about 165cm tall and of medium-to-small build.
Eerie stillness over Waitangi as Covid hits national day
Waka pageant, unofficial speakers' forum among events that went ahead yesterday.
Gift of rescue, support boats to boost safety in Northland waters
New vessels destined for Coastguard Bay of Islands and Ngā Waka o Tai Tokerau.
'Long way to recovery': Container awaits donations for Tonga
A shipping container has arrived in Dargaville for Northlanders to donate aid to Tonga.
Northland local Govt leaders should 'like their counterparts' be fully vaxxed
Northland's local government leaders called on to 'set good example' around vaccination.
Ten memorable Waitangi moments
Waitangi has evolved from protest flashpoint to an inclusive, colourful and fun festival.
Government responds to calls for checkpoints at Northland gateways
Tai Tokerau Border Control has renewed its calls for checkpoints amid the Omicron outbreak
'A terrible thing': Hapū decry attack on Russell's historic flagpole
Hapū, police want to hear from anyone who recognises distinctive paint, tagging.
Māori representation sees Sport Northland Board now truly co-governed
Māori representation on Sport Northland Board sees true co-governance.
Northland has 21 new Covid cases as Omicron becomes dominant variant in region
Northlanders urged to get tested for Covid 19 and vaccinated with 21 new Covid cases
Lawyer has contracted Covid defendant says
Former Northland prison officer's sentencing for Arms Act offending adjourned.
Kiwifruit orchards and commercial buildings boosting value of Ngāpuhi's $150 million-plus investment fund
"A solid start" - assessment of the first year of Ngāpuhi Investment fund by chair
Russell flagpole attack upsets local hapū
Flagpole has been fenced off for safety until permanent repairs can be carried out.
Mixed reaction by Northland leaders to reopening of NZ borders
Stranded Paihia businesswoman in Perth feels unwelcome in her own country.
Northland tourism, hospitality businesses welcome reopening timeline
But business owners says tourism won't really benefit until the isolation rule is dropped.
'People were dying faster than they could be buried': Ahipara's Jaqi Brown shares her vaccination journey
The Spanish flu tragedy and whooping cough "horrors" spurred Jaqi Brown's vaccinations.
Te Tii Marae cancels Waitangi commemorations
The annual speakers' forum will go ahead but as a livestream on Facebook this year.
Plenty to see and do this Waitangi weekend
Large events may have been cancelled but the Northland region offers many attractions.
Herekino home destroyed by fire but marae saved
Two adults and a number of children managed to get out unharmed.
Boy, 12, among Northland young people involved in three separate murder cases
12 year-old among Northland young people involved in three High Court murder cases
Northland records 14 new Covid cases in Kerikeri, Kaitāia, and Whangārei
Here are the latest details about Northland case numbers.