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Harawira's lockdown drive earns rebuke from mum
Ex-MP says trip to collect medical and PPE supplies for road checkpoints was essential.

Death toll rises, student support package announced
Māori make up seven of Northland's 26 Covid-19 positive cases as of yesterday.

Waitangi checkpoints to stay 'as long as needed'
Checkpoints set up due to concerns about continued visits by non-residents.

Four more deaths as Northland case tally stays at 26
The latest update of Covid-19 in Northland.

Whangārei couple's birthing plan disrupted by virus lockdown
Birth of third child a very different experience for couple.

Testing to increase in Northland, particularly among Māori, with one new case
Testing to increase in Northland, particularly among Māori, with one new case.

Jewel Reti - tireless Northland worker to reduce harm from alcohol and drugs
Tributes paid to Jewel Reti who championed reducing alcohol and drug-related harm.

Short-term rates gain could cause long-term pain
Councils across the region are looking for solutions.

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.

No new Northland cases as concerns rise for aged care residents
No new Northland cases as concerns rise for aged care residents

Cafes and restaurants grateful for SOS website
Saving the "heart and soul" of the New Zealand economy while in the lockdown.

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.

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.

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.

No new Northland cases, PM lays out lockdown exit plan
The latest Northland information regarding Covid-19.

DHB declines to release Covid-19 case location details
For now, Northlanders will not know how many positive cases are in their districts.

Northland's tsunami siren testing stopped on orders of CD head
Northland's tsunami siren testing stopped on orders of Civil Defence head.

Cyclist raising funds for rescue helicopter had to be airlifted after crash
A crash and the lockdown disrupted a Reinga-to-Bluff cycling fundraiser.

Northland Covid-19 cases hit 20, $87m education plan set out
New Zealand family harm incidents were on the rise, according to the Police Commissioner.

Northland Covid-19 case tally hits 20
The latest update on Northland's and New Zealand's battle against Covid-19.

Eco-sanctuary hatching plans for rare wildlife
Volunteers have eradicated rats from 200ha of prime habitat between Okiato and Te Wahapu.