Kaitaia pair arrested after supermarket face mask fracas
Charges are threatening behaviour, disorderly behaviour, not following Covid-19 direction.
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Teen pedestrian hit by car; and some aspects of SPCA open during lockdown.
Resurgence of traditional Māori healing sees Rongoā Clinic open
NDHB worked with community to co-design delivery as an integral health service.
Northland schools have Covid-19 level 4 procedures in place and were prepared for a lockdown
Northland school heads ask students and parents to not panic, and to enjoy family time.
Lockdown leaves kuia stranded in Far North
Kuia Rose Greaves managed to get a lift home to Auckland after being stuck in Northland.
Police called to Kaitaia supermarket after man refuses to wear mask
Northland supermarkets clamp down on customers not wearing mandatory masks in public.
Police turning back holidaymakers
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Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Northlanders resisting the pull of the region's coastlines
Last year's level 4 lockdown saw a number of Auckland boaties hit Northland's coastline.
Covid 19 vaccinations in Northland today only for those who have already booked
Northlanders wanting Covid 19 jabs today will be turned away unless they have booked.
Green grass of home might look different in future
Pasture resilience is 'a hot topic and the subject of a lot of research'
Wanda Peri wins $20,000 for Northland's Otaua Sports Club as ANZ Local Legend
Northlander and netball stalwart earns ANZ Local Legend award.
Treaty belongs at heart of regional growth plans
Treaty principles of 'Partnership, Participation' and Protection' of assets fundamental.
'Selfish, appalling': Aucklanders slammed for lockdown exodus
Up to 500 cars an hour seen heading north after lockdown announced.
GPs still open, dentists run emergency service only
Covid vaccinations will restart from 8am Thursday.
FNDC Mayor says stay courteous and respectful
Far North District Council tells people to remain courteous and respectful of each other.
R Tucker Thompson gets a rig replacement
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How locals can support small businesses in lockdown
Northlanders are urged to think outside the box to support local businesses in lockdown.
If WOF, rego checks make our roads safer then so be it
All road vehicles must be legal and safe to be on the road, says road safety advocate
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Northland police say locals sticking to the rules
Last year's level 4 lockdown saw Northland police deal with 234 serious Covid breaches.
Northland's public services disrupted during Covid lockdown
Council services in Northland reduced during lockdown
Northland closes as Level 4 lockdown kicks in
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Level 4 lockdown for Northland after positive Covid case in Auckland
Northland in Covid Level 4 lockdown for 3 days
Everyone's choice counts for immunity
When we vaccinate ourselves, we protect whānau.
DHB seeks international nurses to boost numbers at home
Nurses withdraw strike action plans after Covid-19 case in Auckland.
Neighbours dash to wake sleeping occupants as house fire breaks out
Four people were asleep inside a Kensington house when a fire broke out in the home.
'The world's best kept secret': Kaitaia in running for NZ's most beautiful small town title
The news has surprised even the Far North town's most passionate supporters.
Fresh accolade for Northland film-maker Florian Habicht
Northland film-maker Florian Habicht is an Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate.
Like Animal from the Muppets: School bus drivers reveal dangers of Northland roads
Two school bus drivers highlight the dangers they deal with travelling on Northland roads.
Teen rows 1000km in memory of mum
Ben Mason's journey to Bay of Islands and back has raised $20,000-plus for breast cancer.
Contagious virus RSV falling in Northland after earlier filling hospitals
Number of babies struck by RSV in Northland is down to five cases a day
New Auckland pet refuge takes in animals from throughout NZ
Beloved pets a deterrent for leaving abuse