Whangārei Hospital preparing for long-term Covid-19 battle
Theatre extension project to resume as it could potentially increase ICU capacity.
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Family lose everything in suspicious house fire
Police are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a family home.
Police investigate devastating house fire in Whangārei
A person was seen running from the scene where a fire damaged a Whangārei home.
FNDC, Top Energy workers test positive for Covid-19
Both patients believed to have recovered, Top Energy staffer back to working from home.
It's time for young people to be heard
Don't leave it until the last minute - enrol to vote now!
400,000 fewer pests munching Northland kiwi, forests
About 150 groups working Northland-wide to protect kiwi by trapping invasive pests.
Northland reports no new Covid-19 cases for six consecutive days
Northland's total cases remain at 27 while two people die in Dunedin and Christchurch.
Kai packs ease lockdown pain
The lockdown is compounding existing transport and poverty issues, kaumatua says.
No new Northland coronavirus cases for five days
No new Northland coronavirus cases for five days
Ngāpuhi delivers 8000 food packs to vulnerable whānau
Goal is to make sure the elderly don't have to leave home, even to go to the supermarket.
Concern grows as GP consult numbers plummet
Pre Covid-19, 95% of consults were in person. During lockdown, that figure has reversed.
Ngāpuhi defends Covid-19 checkpoints after shutdown call
Iwi boss says no one has complained to rūnanga to back up checkpoint intimidation claims.
Homeless in Northland still waiting to get motels
Fifty homeless people in Whangārei so far identified and moved into motels
Pandemic bursts wedding dream for some – others wing it
Several couples had to postpone their weddings while others went ahead anyway.
Covid 19 coronavirus: More testing in isolated Northland communities
More Covid-19 testing in isolated Northland communities
Puriri Rd green space safe for now
Controversial Whangārei state housing development delayed by Covid-19.
Rain helps, but the drought drags on
Rain won't break Northland's drought, but it helps
Coronavirus: Cabin turns into classroom at holiday park
The students are being taught by teacher and resident Monique Cassidy.
Strong support for Govt's lockdown decision
Extended community testing will give Northlanders more confidence as we head into level 3
What does stress do to our brains in lockdown?
An expert suggests choosing a certain time of the day to stress can reduce its bad effect.
Kauri dieback study raises absence of protective fungi
Lack of fungi in Northland pine forest could be connected to kauri dieback
Covid-19: 5 new cases nationally as NDHB ramps up testing
There are no new cases in Northland, keeping the total number at 27.
Northland arts sector hit hard by fallout of Covid-19
Creative Northland wants the arts sector to be classified as an essential service.
Northland leaders say Govt's decision is 'wise course of action'
Community leaders react positively to the Government's decision.
Covid 19: no new Northland case, 9 nationally as nation awaits lockdown decision
The Ministry of Health confirms no new Northland case, keeping the tally at 27.
Northland metal band Alien Weaponry has to cancel major European gigs
Northland metal band Alien Weaponry has to cancel major European gigs.
MP calls on police to shut down 'vigilante' checkpoints
Matt King, MP and ex-cop urges police to "uphold the law".
Waitangi checkpoints protecting elderly, group says
Iwi group says checkpoints set up in response to large number of visitors during lockdown.
Covid-19: Police message to rule-breakers, no new Northland cases
Northland has no new cases of Covid-19.
Report shows Covid-19 cases' transmission sources
Find out how Northland's 27 cases contracted Covid-19.
Coronavirus: No new Northland cases; regional total 27
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield gave the update today.
Chefs share recipes and tips for lockdown meals
"You've got time to play around with stuff."
Northland Covid-19 cases hold at 27, NZ tally rises by 13
Northland's Covid-19 case - a man in his 70s - is still in a stable condition in hospital.