Northland Pasifika leader says vaccination vital for safety of Pasifika community
Northland Pasifika leader is urging his community to get Covid-19 vaccinated
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News in brief: Dead freediver named; stolen car in crash; controlled burns warning.
Iwi border control group re-assessing plans after police shut down checkpoint
Group re-assessing plans after bid to set up checkpoint on Saturday shut down by police.
Cautious optimism as region anticipates move to level 3
Stop Aucklanders from fleeing north once alert level drops in Northland, iwi leader says.
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: what do rare goose eggs, the smell of cannabis, face masks, and broken showers have in common? Non-compliance, police say
Police are copping some strange excuses for attempted border crossings at checkpoints.
Mixed views on extended Northland lockdown
Northlanders including iwi and MP have different views on keeping region in level 4.
Last refinery customer gives green light to convert to fuel import only terminal
Marsden Pt Oil Refinery has moved a step closer to being an import only terminal
Rare goose eggs and puppy food - the excuses Northland police hear at Covid checkpoints
Northland sits middle of the pack for number of Covid infringements dished out by police.
We've got to manage demand: How Northland food banks are preparing for a surge in demand
Food banks are preparing for a surge in demand for food parcels as Northlanders seek help.
Back in our bubbles – but this time it's different
These are not unprecedented times, we now have more knowledge - we will get through.
Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau has made 12,000 Northland homes warmer and drier
12,000 Northland homes now warmer and drier thanks to the Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau.
Lockdown decision for Northland expected
Police charge 15 people in Northland for various Covid breaches.
Vintage roadtrip to fundraise for Northland Rescue Chopper needs more classic cars
The four-day road trip through Northland aims to raise at least $5k for the vital service.
Comment: Why are we being kept at level 4 with Auckland?
The decision to keep Northland at level 4 needs to be changed, now.
Tomato crop fed to cows as farmers' markets forced to close
Other Northland growers have been lucky with the Delta outbreak coming between harvests.
No Covid found in Paihia wastewater after Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues fest concerns
No Covid found in Paihia wastewater after Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues fest
Which face mask is best? Students test them for project
Students discover which face coverings are most effective to block the spread of bacteria.
Northlanders share quirky tips for keeping boredom at bay
Northlanders share their tips for keeping boredom at bay during level 4 lockdown.
After 53 years together, a man will watch from road as wife buried under lockdown restrictions
He has been told he could be removed from the burial grounds if he tries to enter.
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Whangārei Women's Refuge thinks creatively to keep women and children safe
Women's refuge says whatever the alert level, they'll continue to help those in crisis.
Lockdown hero: How a man from Tikipunga is changing the world with one small video
Sye Peita thought his video, at most, would make the rounds locally - not internationally.
Disappointment Northland likely to remain an extra week at level 4
Northland Mayoral Forum calls for consistent approach to police checkpoint locations.
Blomfield Special School's drive-through vaccination receives a thumbs up from parent community
Whangārei's Blomfield Special School vaccinated 140 including staff, students, and whānau.
Dinghy dock sinking cause may be revealed today
Failure of the dock - part of a PGF-funded upgrade - was reported by locals on Wednesday.
Parafed Northland wants to make sports more inclusive and accessible, community funding aids the mission
Parafed Northland receives generous sponsorships from various organisations and funds.
Spare a thought for those with disabilities during Covid
Whangārei's Blomfield School is organising a drive through vaccination event.
Regional wastewater testing ramps up as iwi call for it to happen faster
An iwi leader says wastewater testing in Northland has been too slow to start up.
Northlanders should keep household trash for three days if they have Covid issues
What to do with your rubbish if you have Covid issues at home
Waipū's local cop lights up the lockdown blues
Waipū's local cop has added some much needed cheer to the town ahead of schedule.
News snippets from Northland
NorthTec graduation is Covid casualty; and grant closing date extended.
Man seriously injured in head-on crash north of Kerikeri
Speed, alcohol not involved in Kapiro Rd smash; both drivers were essential workers.
Publicity hound: Tin-hatted Tsar plays it safe while entertaining Northland online
Tsar's Covid-era humour offering welcome respite for locked down Northlanders.
Kaiwaka woman stopped while her flatmate allowed through checkpoint
Calls for police checkpoint to be moved from Brynderwyn Hills to Te Hana.
Street appeal cancelled due to Covid but donations can be made online
Businesses vow to match Daffodil Day donation dollar for dollar in Northland.