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Northland recoveries grow, NZ's Covid-19 cases up by 2
The latest update on all things Covid-19 for Northland and New Zealand.
75% of North's Covid-19 cases recovered
Of Northland's 28 cases, 21 have recovered and the remaining seven are self-isolating.
Go Local!: Now is the time to support local business
Time for resilient Northlanders to support their businesses. Go Local!
Northland leaders back Go Local! campaign
Northland leaders are backing a Northern Advocate campaign to boost the region's economy.
Rush on fast food, water sports as Covid-19 alert level drops
Traffic management called in after fast food fans rush Whangārei outlets.
Chisel and chopper: How pilot's two passions merge
Northland Rescue Helicopter pilot to exhibit woodwork at the Kauri Museum.
Work on Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre to restart today
Work on distinctive building at Town Basin to restart today.
Pilot appeal: Don't shine torch light at rescue helicopter in flight
Appeal from pilot not to shine lights at rescue helicopter while it's in flight.
Editorial: Today we regain a semblance of normality - sort of
We made it through lockdown - bring on alert level 3.
NZ's Covid-19 cases rise by three, none from Northland
The latest update on New Zealand's fight against Covid-19.
Police investigate death of baby at Whangārei home
Police to continue investigation into baby death.
Ward 16 nurse releases murder mystery novel
Whangārei Hospital nurse publishes murder-mystery novel Atlas Bloom: A Nurses Requiem,
The shackles are off (slightly) in Northland as level 3 kicks in
The shackles are off (slightly) in Northland as level 3 kicks in
Kerikeri veteran, granddaughter mark Anzac Day
'We need to keep remembering because it was awful and we have learnt absolutely nothing.'
News briefs: Restricted fire season for North, man hands himself into police
News from around Northland.
Stranded backpackers invited to join Russell family bubble
The two women were lucky to have jobs but faced spending four weeks alone in lockdown.
Whangārei District Council to consider slashing impending rates rise
Whangārei District Council to consider slashing impending rates rise.
Extraordinary battle: Little girl with golf ball-sized tumour in heart
Today, the 'bubbly, energetic and outgoing' fighter is being discharged from hospital.
10 days of no new Covid-19 cases in Northland
Milestone for Northland comes as New Zealand moves into alert level 3.
Coronavirus: No new Northland cases in 10 days
Northland's Covid-19 cases stand at 28.
Sheryl Mai: Coming through Covid-19 together
The best way forward will be for us to support local businesses when we can
What level 3 means for you: Fishing, surfing, hunting on menu
Some activities are allowed - but strong restrictions remain.
Whangārei cafe among thousands preparing to reopen tomorrow
Whangārei's Hello Pickle Cafe among thousands preparing to reopen tomorrow
Kaikohe checkpoint still operating as police spell out rules
Northland MP Matt King declines Hone Harawira's invitation to join checkpoint for a day.
Northlanders proudly honour Anzac Day
Yorke Rd residents brought together by Covid-19 held their own dawn service.
Covid 19 coronavirus: No new Northland cases
Northland's total number of Covid-19 cases stands at 28.
Glad NZ looks after its disabled, vulnerable in Covid crisis
Our Government has taken decisive action and people have responded so well.
Northland local body politicians asked to pledge some of salary to virus relief fund
Northland local body politicians asked to pledge some of salary to virus relief fund.
Far North community pays tribute to Marshall 'Bundo' Rangi
Marshall 'Bundo' Rangi has been honoured by the emergency services he volunteered with.
Lockdown's silence could help tūī reclaim musical mojo
Biggest winner of lockdown likely to be little blue penguin because of drop in boat noise.
Kerikeri duo give away 1700 meals to essential workers
Pair tried to keep their lockdown efforts quiet but have been outed by grateful cop.
KidsCan send food parcels to Northland whānau
Usually KidsCan send food to schools but lockdown means they've sent them to homes.
Early morning Whangārei crash takes down power pole and shop verandah
Early morning Whangārei crash takes down power pole and shop verandah