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

Forestry sector plead with govt to allow them to work
Northport freeing up space for the storage of essential imports while log supplies dry up

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.

NZ Air Force bring Northlanders and other Kiwis back from Vanuatu
Long wait for Northland couple to fly out of cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu.

Age Concern lobbies to become essential service
Whangārei Age Concern president says there is no targeted support for older people.

Councils considering relief measures
Northland mayors finalising taskforce for economic recovery of ratepayers and businesses.

Northland's aged-care facilities checked for virus readiness
Northland's aged-care facilities checked for virus readiness.

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.

News snippets from Northland
Northland features in TV show; and some water restrictions eased.

Two of North's 24 coronavirus cases locals transferred from Auckland
Six of the Northland cases are Māori and 18 non-Māori.

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.

How to make the most of your lockdown time
It has been a crazy roller coaster of emotions going through this lockdown period...

Students decide to go back home
Most of the international students in Northland have decided not to travel back home.

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.

Women's Refuge stretched during lockdown
Whangārei's Women's Refuge has had more calls than normal for help from women in crisis.

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.

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