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Demand for water steady across Northland
Water delivery deemed an essential service in Northland

Northland supermarket worker tests positive for Covid-19
A staff member at Kaikohe New World supermarket has tested positive for Covid-19.

Child takes Northland's Covid-19 case tally to 16
As New Zealand's Covid-19 case tally breached 1000, Northland recorded its 16th.

DHB's urgent advice to Kaikohe New World shoppers
The warning is for people who shopped at Kaikohe New World between March 20-30.

New Civil Defence number for Northlanders needing help during lockdown
New Civil Defence number for Northlanders needing help during lockdown

Twelve possible cases in Northland, 13 positive cases
The 12 cases under investigation are spread across three Northland hospitals.

Northland cheesemakers win swag of national awards
Northland cheesemakers win swag of national awards

Far North road blocks turning away whanau
Far North iwi are stopping whānau trying to return to the region during the lockdown.

Councils making decisions despite lockdown
Northland's district councils still making decisions despite lockdown.

Boaties slowly getting message to stay off the water
Far North boaties are slowly getting the message to stay off the water.

Furious Dr Lance O'Sullivan: Lockdown treated as a 'joke' in Far North
'This is not a lockdown, this is a joke!'

A male and a female the latest Covid-19 cases in Northland
Two more coronavirus cases taken Northland's tally to 11 so far

Kaitaia's lockdown 'a big joke'
Doctor Lance O'Sullivan called lockdown "a big joke" as cars drove by in Kaitaia.

Iwi looking out for whānau during lockdown
Northland iwi are ensuring whānau are supported during lockdown.

One Northland Covid-19 case recovers
Northland's tally remained at nine as 58 more cases were announced yesterday.

Snapper Bonanza going ahead
Sell-out fishing competition on Te Oneroa-A-Tohe/Ninety Mile Beach all set to proceed.

PM announces more drought relief measures
Another $3 million in relief measures pledged for drought-hit Northland.

Residents brace for second evacuation as fire rages in Far North
"Whatever we threw at it, it just kept going. It was a monster and it was hungry."

Homes evacuated as car crash sparks massive fire
Five homes evacuated; four helicopters still at work this morning to control 80ha fire.

Once Were Warriors actor's hospital ban after biscuit dispute
Actor Pete Smith says he's prepared to die over renal unit issues.

Telling ancient stories with a modern twist
Students redefining the art of ancient story-telling

Houhora volunteers honoured for combined 50 years service and 3330 emergency callouts
"You're lucky to have them," fire boss tells Houhora community about the volunteers.

Hawaiian carvers pay respects to 'Papa Hek'
Team of four in NZ to carve a traditional Hawaiian fishing canoe.

A BINfrastructure win for Panguru
Te Kura Taumata o Panguru have won a specially designed set of bins

Teacher aides' equity campaign a sizzler
The sausage sizzle was part of a campaign for better working conditions and job security

Kaitaia's first Know Your Neighbours Day a success
Getting to know your neighbours is good for community spirit

Gifting of Surville anchor 'huge honour' for Te Ahu
Anchor lost in storm in 1769 by French explorer believed to be NZ's oldest European relic

Attack on mum and baby concerning
A former cop has appealed to the community after witnessing a domestic violence incident.