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News snippets from across the region.
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Vaccination drive ramps up in Mid North
Rugby club wants to 'give back to the community and get people back to playing sport'.
'A prison with open windows': Are Northland's borders too easy to breach?
Former MP Hone Harawira says iwi need to be involved in travel exemption applications.
Security arrive too late to stop alleged border breach at Whangārei Airport
The man caught a commercial flight south from Whangārei without the necessary paperwork.
Kerikeri AA latest location of interest
The AA Driver and Vehicle Licensing in Kerikeri is the eighth location of interest.
Covid level uncertainty leads to further event cancellations
The list of Whangārei events cancelled due to Covid uncertainty is growing
Auckland councillor Richard Hills travels to Northland for birth of his baby
Richard Hills and his husband are expecting a surrogate baby shortly.
MIQ lobby system slammed for those returning from low-risk countries
Northland businesswoman stuck in Perth after Trans-Tasman Bubble paused.
Mandatory vaccination will do more harm than good, educators say
Covid-19 vaccine mandate for the education sector receives some criticism from Northland.
Northland news in brief: Whangārei man in custody after border breach; two crashes kept emergency services busy
News snippets from across the region.
'Slam the f****** door on Auckland': Former MP's tough stance on Covid rule-breakers
A lack of charges would be a real "kick in the guts" for Northlanders, leaders say.
Owner says Covid-infected Auckland truck driver visited Northland store
Owner of Steve Taylor Tyres says a positive case visited the Kamo store over the weekend.
Auckland woman hid in car boot and travelled to Northland
Police arrest woman who came to Northland after hiding in the boot of a car.
Auckland takeaways identified as location of interest seven times
Health officials have been releasing a steady stream of locations over the last few days.
PM's message to Northlanders: Get tested, get vaccinated
Low vaccination numbers in Northland a massive wake-up call, epidemiologist says.
The 90% Project: Meet the nurses vaccinating our communities
Public health nurse Sue Baker leads 1 of the 4 roving vaccination clinics in Northland.
Whangārei doctor looks forward to new season of The Great Kiwi Bake Off
Whangārei doctor Alby Hailes contests for The Great Kiwi Bake Off airing from October 14.
Iwi border group hunt for Covid case's travel companion
Iwi border group unable to rule out or confirm Far North stay by mystery travel companion.
Covid scare: What we know about where an infected woman and her companion travelled across Northland
Two women checking in at a Whangarei hotel raised suspicions of management.
No cases in Northland community
No cases of Covid-19 in Northland have been reported.
19 close contacts now linked to Northland case
Northland moved into level 3 after an Auckland Covid-19 case visited the region.
Northland Covid scare: Growing frustration as region stuck 'in limbo'
Paihia and Kawakawa locations of interest are yet to be revealed by Ministry of Health.
Demand for tests, vaccinations surges as region waits on tenterhooks
"I think people are realising with Delta, they can't sit on the fence".
Refresh for welcoming roadside site
Waipū artist takes on iconic roadside barn makeover.
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Contact made with Northland Covid case's travel companion
Significant progress has been made in the search for the Covid case's travel companion.
Taniwha's travel exemption approved
Possible relocation could take Northland players away for up to seven weeks.
Border-crossers bring virus threat to region
Cabinet will decide on Monday about whether Northland will stay in level 3.
Kaipara vaccination rates among the worst in NZ
Concerned Kaipara mayor Jason Smith is starting a campaign to get more people vaccinated.
Locations of interest: 16 new sites across upper North Island level 3 areas
Some people exposed to Covid-19 will need to arrange testing immediately.
Cracka's maiden voyage a success
Whangārei man's 2020 lockdown shed project sees fruition
Are we at the vaccination tipping point?
We need to see some light at the end of the tunnel, says Jonny Wilkinson.
World's largest vessels gracing Whangārei Harbour
"Gentle Giant" farewelled from Whangārei Harbour yesterday with volley of horns.
Derek Cheng: Level 3 in Northland until Xmas? It's a very real possibility
Reluctance to co-operate with authorities has also made the Auckland outbreak complex.
Live: 'Every Northlander needs to stay home' - region to level 3 after Auckland woman with Covid visited
Chris Hipkins announces Northland to move into level 3 tonight, at least until Tuesday.