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Northland police launch homicide inquiry after body found at Ōmāpere address
The discovery of a body in Ōmāpere has triggered a homicide investigation in Northland.
'We're not going anywhere': Ahipara occupiers vow to stay as long as it takes
An occupation sparked by the chopping of a pōhutukawa clocks up two weeks this Saturday.
Home game shifted to Rotorua due to Covid restrictions
Sam Nock to captain the Taniwha against Otago tonight.
Covid-positive women shut down completely on Northland trip, MoH says
Northlanders are encouraged to focus on getting tested and vaccinated in light of the news
'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.
19 close contacts now linked to Northland case
Northland moved into level 3 after an Auckland Covid-19 case visited the region.
'The whole country's paying the price for this loose border' - public health expert
It's "crazy" not to protect South Island, and risk needlessly high for north too - expert.
Live: 'Oh s***' - Positive BOP case, mayor tells of 'pretty leaky' border
Winston Peters has claimed the positive case was brought to Northland by the Mongrel Mob.
PM: 'Large gaps' in women's movements but no evidence of gang link
Ardern denies claims the Government is withholding information on the Northland case.
Northland DoC campsite, dairy and hotel new locations of interest
It is believed a contact of the Covid-positive case visited the site between October 3-5.
Five iwi checkpoints planned across Northland
The Covid-positive woman is understood to have travelled as far north as Paihia.
Ministry of Health urges Northlanders to keep eyes on locations of interest
Northlanders have spent 19 hours waiting to see if they had potentially been exposed.
Anti-vaccination GPs hindering Northland rollout
NZ Medical Council wouldn't comment if anti-vax health practitioners under investigation.
Schools will and should be involved in Oranga Tamariki's new system, says Pat Newman
Pat Newman is positive about the new changes and recommendations for Oranga Tamariki.
Second Covid test returns positive in case of essential worker in Whangārei
Northland locations of interest will be added to the Ministry of Health website tomorrow.
Small Far North community 'turned upside-down' by night of fires
Local hero who put out fires says his quiet community was 'turned upside-down'.
Northland principals encourage teachers to get vaccinated
Northland principals ask for more clarity around tougher rules for unvaccinated teachers.
Whangaroa iwi eyes return of rock oyster industry
Native rock oysters smaller but more flavoursome than commercially-grown Pacific oysters.
Controversial kiwifruit spray likely to be banned
Kerikeri's John Levers has been fighting for a Hi-Cane ban for years. He's almost got it.
The 90% Project: NZ's most vulnerable region lagging behind in vaccine rollout
Northland well below national vaccination rate.
Lack of care beds for booming elderly population 'breaking families apart'
Not-for-profit trust carrying the can in shortage of care centres for Kerikeri elderly.
Whangārei students makes Northland proud by winning the Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech, says her teacher
Khalia Wilson says her belief in the speech won her the trophy.
I want to see my grandad alive: Level 2 border closures put Northland residents plans in disarray
Northlanders hurting as Government looks to keep region isolated.
Beyond beautiful: Northland photographer Rachel Jordan thanks friends and community
Rachel Jordan, who survived a helicopter crash, talks about rehab, goals, and friendship.
Waipapa welcomes new bridge linking once-divided town
A near miss 30 years ago started Deputy Mayor Ann Court's battle for a Waipapa roundabout.
The 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?
How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?
Govt allocates nearly $151,000 towards investigation on mercury contamination
Ngāti Hau pleased with investigation into mercury contamination at Puhipihi mine.
Man pleads guilty to 23 charges of sexual offending against boys
Northland man pleads guilty to offending in Northland and the South Island.
Boy, 15, charged with murder of 62-year-old man
Police say victim, a 62-year-old man from Ōkaihau, was a much-loved member of his family.
Officials say little risk from woman who visited Kaitaia and later tested positive for Covid in Auckland
Little risk after woman who tested positive for Covid in Auckland earlier visited Kaitaia
New short film opens conversation about male vulnerability in rural NZ
Pet Day by Ruby Harris was filmed in the Hokianga and inspired by her rural upbringing.
Environmentalist conducts survey on discarded single-use masks
Whangārei environmentalist Dr Manue Martinez collects 211 disposable face masks in a week.