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
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Students discover which face coverings are most effective to block the spread of bacteria.
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Northlanders share their tips for keeping boredom at bay during level 4 lockdown.
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.
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.
News snippets from Northland
NorthTec graduation is Covid casualty; and grant closing date extended.
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.
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.
Iwi feel 'sidelined' over police checkpoints
Police checkpoints operating at key Northland entry points; iwi say it's seven days late.
Water tragedy: People warned to stick to lockdown rules after freediver dies
There are hints police water patrols may be revived if the lockdown is extended.
Fears for Northlanders trapped in violent homes during lockdown
Leaving your home to keep yourself safe from violence is essential travel, police say.
Northland freediver dies in Far North from suspected drowning
Police suspected the man, who had health conditions, had drowned.
Crafty ideas keep resthome lockdown blues at bay
Elderly residents' 'towel teddies' will be presents for youngsters at a nearby preschool.
Māori vaccination rates in Northland four times lower than Europeans'
Drive-through vaccination clinics aim to boost numbers.
Two newly built homes vie for house of the year
Two homes built in Northland are among the top 100 in the country
Roar-some surprise at vaccination clinic
People were surprised to see the four dinosaurs stroll into a Ruakākā vaccination centre.
Paihia's Walking Weekend gets a boost
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Helicopter joins battle against blaze in Whangārei Heads
The last update about the fire's size showed it had grown to 150m-by-150m.
Mangawhai road blocks frustrating locals caught off guard - 'this is getting out of hand'
Police confirmed a check point in Mangawhai was stopping residents from heading north.
Help available for Northland businesses hit hard by level 4 lockdown
Northland businesses hit hard by level 4 lockdown can get help
Disappointed kids return early from Tongariro to lockdown
After months of fundraising for trip of a lifetime, kids return early.
Whangārei Rangatahi Patrol help dairy owners prevent customers from entering without a mask
Whangārei Rangatahi Patrol provides additional security to Denby Dairy during the lockdown
Covid-19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Northland police issue fines to lockdown rulebreakers
People still flouting lockdown rules, Northland police say.
Kaipara Mayor to Govt: Don't drop our alert level
Only matter of time Delta variant is in Northland - Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith
Delta outbreak: Fatal crash triggers reminder from police
Police are frustrated motorists continue to make non-essential journeys despite lockdown.
Kamo High School targets Christmas break to begin new build
Kamo High School's new build construction works are planned to start in term 2 of 2022.
Whangārei family has tips for beating the lockdown blues
Set some challenges, keep occupied, get a routine and have fun to beat lockdown