Short-term rates gain could cause long-term pain
Councils across the region are looking for solutions.
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NZ Air Force bring Northlanders and other Kiwis back from Vanuatu
Long wait for Northland couple to fly out of cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu.
Age Concern lobbies to become essential service
Whangārei Age Concern president says there is no targeted support for older people.
Councils considering relief measures
Northland mayors finalising taskforce for economic recovery of ratepayers and businesses.
Northland's aged-care facilities checked for virus readiness
Northland's aged-care facilities checked for virus readiness.
Far North cell tower attack linked to Covid-19 hoax
Vandalised Rural Connectivity Group cellphone site may have been mistaken for 5G tower.
More Northland families request food parcels
The Salvation Army is delivering up to 500 food parcels per week in Northland.
No new Northland cases as concerns rise for aged care residents
No new Northland cases as concerns rise for aged care residents
Editorial: We're facing lockdown adversity well
There are rays of sunshine everywhere breaking the cloud of the lockdown.
Cafes and restaurants grateful for SOS website
Saving the "heart and soul" of the New Zealand economy while in the lockdown.
Tough time for many disabled folk in lockdown
Getting essential items, including food, appears to be one of the most prominent issues.
NZ Covid-19 death toll doubles, Northland cases hit 25
Two deaths have been reported today, taking New Zealand's Covid-19 death toll to four.
Toilet thief causes stink after raid on fire station
CCTV footage of messy theft shows loo on its side as burglar flees scene near Matauri Bay
Man appeals to thieves who stole granddad's watch
A Kaikohe farm manager feels 'violated' after thieves broke into his house.
Hundertwasser centre to receive shape and colour after lockdown
Hundertwasser project team still hopes to open the art centre mid next year.
Region's first Covid-19 case '100 per cent'
Josh Dent is urging Northlanders to stay motivated as the lockdown passes its second week.
Easter exodus: Aucklanders turned back from heading to Northland
Travelling to the bach or holiday home for Easter is a clear breach of lockdown rules.
News snippets from Northland
Northland features in TV show; and some water restrictions eased.
Two of North's 24 coronavirus cases locals transferred from Auckland
Six of the Northland cases are Māori and 18 non-Māori.
Track arrives for Northland's $205m rail upgrade
Shane Jones wants Northland rail project to hit the ground running after lockdown lifts.
Northland's Covid-19 detectives on the trace
Northland is renowned for its ability to contact trace infectious diseases and viruses.
Police on the water this weekend enforcing Covid-19 lockdown
Boaties urged to stay home and keep pressure off emergency services.
Chamberlain: For those who wanted a world with no vaccines .... here's the world without ONE vaccine
We need to be open to changing our model, NIck Chamberlain says.
Northland Covid cases rise by four as nation suffers second virus death
Northland Covid cases rise by four as nation suffers second virus death
Ruby Princess: Northland dodges a viral time bomb
Ship triggered Australia's biggest Covid-19 outbreak one day after cancelled Paihia visit.
10 Easter lockdown ideas for families
You could go old-school with an egg and spoon race, or put together a time capsule.
Kaipara leads the way with online live-streamed meeting
Nation-leading Kaipara District Council is the first to live-stream a meeting online.
No new Northland cases, PM lays out lockdown exit plan
The latest Northland information regarding Covid-19.
How to make the most of your lockdown time
It has been a crazy roller coaster of emotions going through this lockdown period...
Students decide to go back home
Most of the international students in Northland have decided not to travel back home.
Elderly Kaikohe man fighting for life
The assault occurred at a Monument Rd address in Kaikohe about 4.45pm yesterday.
DHB declines to release Covid-19 case location details
For now, Northlanders will not know how many positive cases are in their districts.
The new normal: School assembly by Zoom videoconference
Springbank kids have missed just one day of school after switching to distance learning.