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One stranded Gray's beaked whale died and three others survive
Locals initially thought the stranded Gray's beaked whales were dolphins.

Nurse on the frontline: 'Getting a thank you at the end of taking a swab goes a long, long way'
Whangārei nurse Lisa Attwood was proud to be a part of Northland's amazing Covid response.

Health and building inspections postponed
Reduced hours at customer service desks as a precautionary measure against Covid.

Covid checkpoint group keeping mum on location, timing
Group urges people to stay home until lack of spread confirmed; ex-MP says action illegal.

McLeod Bay kiwi sighting a sign of extraordinary growth
The kiwi population in the Whangārei Heads had risen from 80 to 900 in the last 20 years.

Safety measures in place for Waitangi Day and Ruapekapeka commemorations
There will be precautions in place at the commemorations to keep everyone safe.

Two positive Auckland Covid cases confirmed
Dr Bloomfield said there were encouraging signs from Northland so far.

Whale flensing to start this afternoon
Another whale stranding on Ruakākā Beach, cultural process kicks into gear.

Northland police say iwi Covid checkpoints not needed
Iwi group says government not doing enough to protect Northland's most vulnerable people.

Camp site stays either cancelled or postponed due to Covid
A Northland tourism leader is upbeat about the sector despite bookings being cancelled.

Hapū grateful for boost to 'slack' Covid testing stations
When the pair arrived at the Ruakākā site, there were only three portaloos available.

Covid-19: Whangārei freedom camping couple spread kindness
The couple say they have camped at places more interesting than a Covid-19 testing station

Kids build new homes for penguins at Waitangi shore
Northland kids have been helping penguins and kiwi into dry, defendable homes.

Northland local authorities ready for action if Covid alert levels lifted
Councils in Northland ready if Covid alert level rises

Iwi's contentious Covid checkpoints to return, Govt 'failing to protect vulnerable'
Government not doing enough to protect Northland's most vulnerable people, group says.

Northland iwi leaders meeting today to discuss latest Covid-19 case
Northland iwi leaders to discuss latest Covid 19 case in the region.

Overwhelming response swamps Covid testing sites
The Ruakākā testing station has been moved due to the overwhelming demand.

Live: 3.5-hour wait for Covid testing as officials urge patience
Two more of the community case's close contacts are waiting for test results.

Kaipara locals face 100km round trip for Covid test
Kaipara residents want more testing stations closer to their rural communities.

Anxious wait for region as local leaders urge calm
More Covid testing stations slated to open in Northland after the latest positive case.

'We couldn't believe our eyes': Northland car surfer risks death
"I know young people do silly things at times but this was next level."

Ngāpuhi woman leading UK supermarket giant Ocado made CBE
Smith accepted the honour on behalf of her team at Ocado.

Breathing new life into neglected marina garden
Group of friends reunite to resurrect marina garden.

Northland man keeping waka ama volunteers well fed
Beef Wellington, scotch fillet and kaimoana are all on the menu.

Sevens legend's son earns All Blacks Sevens contract
Brady's father Eric, born in Kaeo, played national level sevens from 1988 to 2004.

NZ's first rodeo related prosecution: Farmer fined for animal cruelty
Northland farmer Derek Robinson avoided a court imposed ban related to rodeo activities.

King whānau rake in waka ama medals
Tupu wasn't the only King whānau member to take home a medal on Wednesday.

No guarantee site operators will reimburse cost of clean-up
Taxpayers may have to pay to clean up hazardous materials in Northland.