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'The right thing to do' leaders react to level 3 lockdown
Part of Far North put into Covid alert level 3 lockdown

Second positive Covid case near Kaitaia
Northland's Covid 19 Delta outbreak has grown to 14 cases, with second near Kaitaia

PM Jacinda Ardern supporting Northland's vaccination push
Prime Minister n Northland for vaccination drive

Northland Horror saves Halloween for Whangārei kids
Northland Horror raises money for Heart Kids Northland.

Northland waka ama club honours member who died in road crash
Northland waka ama club pays tribute to club captain who died in a motor vehicle crash

Northpower customers in Whangārei and Kaipara getting pre-Christmas bonus
$11.7M payout for Northpower's Whangārei and Kaipara consumers

News snippets from Northland
Prime Minister on vaccination drive today; and crash closes state highway.

Classic cars, jabs converge in rescue chopper fundraiser
Event nets $15k for rescue chopper and 50 jabs towards North's 90 per cent target.

Motorists urged to avoid SH14 west of Whangārei after truck rolls
Avoid SH14 west of Whangārei after truck crash closes road

1 new community case in Northland bringing total up to 13
The Ministry of Health has reported 1 new community case in Northland.

Student misses a month of school due to Covid lockdown
A Whangārei Boys' High School student stuck on Great Barrier Island since August.

Whangārei supermarket expands seven years after being built
Countdown Regent's extra space will aid online order pick-up and home delivery services.

Two new cases in Northland brings total active Covid-19 cases to 12 in the region
Seven new locations of interest were identified in Northland on Sunday.

Horror in the sand dunes as foot severed - 'like a guillotine'
Frantic dash for hospital

Beware loose seal on Whangārei road
Kekeno rescue mission a unique experience for locals.

Our 90% target still 43,000 second jabs away; 35,000 lacking first dose
'We need to pull out all the stops to ensure whānau are protected'

Surf Lifesaving Club paves the way for people of all abilities to enjoy the beach
Waipū Cove surf lifeguards are one of the first Northern Region clubs to use Beachwheels.

'Makes me sick': Mum cuts through vaccine lies linked to son's death
Tania Ranby says rumours around her unvaccinated son's death "made her sick".

Three Waters: Mayors disappointed and outraged over Mahuta's mandate
Minister Nanaia Mahuta confirmed the Govt will create four publicly owned water entities.

Northland's Aupōuri Rugby Club first to earn cash for vaccination drive
Northland rugby club first to earn over $1000 as part of "Take 2 for The Team" initiative.

Hikoi of Truth protest unwelcome in Waitangi as Northland grapples with Covid
Northland iwi has rebuked Hīkoi of Truth protesters for the timing of their stand.

News snippets from Northland
Waipū Highland Games cancelled; and two new police officers for the region.

Whangārei man Justin Rood found guilty of guilty of possessing Class C drug
Whangārei gym manager has been found guilty of possessing a Class C drug

Around 500 Hīkoi of Truth protesters reach Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Police stop more than 50 hīkoi participants from entering Northland.

How can we reach 90%? Health leaders confident we will hit vaccine target
Māori health advocates say high vaccination rates are key to protect vulnerable community.

Hokianga primary school closes doors after Rawene's close encounter with Covid
Rawene School to shut for the rest of this week after location of interest identified.

Covid-19 vaccine divide challenges unity of North
Vaccination strategy our best bet to safeguard the health of our people and our economy.

Two men killed on 'shocking' stretch of SH14
Police say the leading cause of the crash was one vehicle crossing the centre line.