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'A prison with open windows': Are Northland's borders too easy to breach?
Former MP Hone Harawira says iwi need to be involved in travel exemption applications.
Security arrive too late to stop alleged border breach at Whangārei Airport
The man caught a commercial flight south from Whangārei without the necessary paperwork.
Covid level uncertainty leads to further event cancellations
The list of Whangārei events cancelled due to Covid uncertainty is growing
MIQ lobby system slammed for those returning from low-risk countries
Northland businesswoman stuck in Perth after Trans-Tasman Bubble paused.
Mandatory vaccination will do more harm than good, educators say
Covid-19 vaccine mandate for the education sector receives some criticism from Northland.
Northland news in brief: Whangārei man in custody after border breach; two crashes kept emergency services busy
News snippets from across the region.
'Slam the f****** door on Auckland': Former MP's tough stance on Covid rule-breakers
A lack of charges would be a real "kick in the guts" for Northlanders, leaders say.
Auckland woman hid in car boot and travelled to Northland
Police arrest woman who came to Northland after hiding in the boot of a car.
The 90% Project: Meet the nurses vaccinating our communities
Public health nurse Sue Baker leads 1 of the 4 roving vaccination clinics in Northland.
Whangārei doctor looks forward to new season of The Great Kiwi Bake Off
Whangārei doctor Alby Hailes contests for The Great Kiwi Bake Off airing from October 14.
Iwi border group hunt for Covid case's travel companion
Iwi border group unable to rule out or confirm Far North stay by mystery travel companion.
No cases in Northland community
No cases of Covid-19 in Northland have been reported.
19 close contacts now linked to Northland case
Northland moved into level 3 after an Auckland Covid-19 case visited the region.
Northland Covid scare: Growing frustration as region stuck 'in limbo'
Paihia and Kawakawa locations of interest are yet to be revealed by Ministry of Health.
Refresh for welcoming roadside site
Waipū artist takes on iconic roadside barn makeover.
Whangaroa St John responder named NZ's top Māori health volunteer
'Volunteering or manaakitanga is natural ... You just incorporate it into breathing.'
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Contact made with Northland Covid case's travel companion
Significant progress has been made in the search for the Covid case's travel companion.
Taniwha's travel exemption approved
Possible relocation could take Northland players away for up to seven weeks.
Five iwi checkpoints planned across Northland
The Covid-positive woman is understood to have travelled as far north as Paihia.
Kaipara vaccination rates among the worst in NZ
Concerned Kaipara mayor Jason Smith is starting a campaign to get more people vaccinated.
Cracka's maiden voyage a success
Whangārei man's 2020 lockdown shed project sees fruition
World's largest vessels gracing Whangārei Harbour
"Gentle Giant" farewelled from Whangārei Harbour yesterday with volley of horns.
Ministry of Health urges Northlanders to keep eyes on locations of interest
Northlanders have spent 19 hours waiting to see if they had potentially been exposed.
Former mayor calls for action on Baylys Beach stormwater after deluge
Clean-up work following the recent torrential rain begins at the entrance to Baylys Beach.
Public engagement on local govt review begins
Local Govt Minister won't be drawn into the future shape of Northland councils.
Bay of Islands peninsula likened to original kiwi population
Pest Free Purerua Project pays off.
News snippets from Northland
A $20,000 Lotto win in North; school's pool equipment stolen and destroyed.
Schools will and should be involved in Oranga Tamariki's new system, says Pat Newman
Pat Newman is positive about the new changes and recommendations for Oranga Tamariki.
Northland principals encourage teachers to get vaccinated
Northland principals ask for more clarity around tougher rules for unvaccinated teachers.
'Everybody is just grateful to be alive': fishermen pulled from sea by container ship
The fishermen were taken to Auckland after being rescued off Northland's coast.
Students flipping tyres to better understand mental health
Ruawai College celebrated Mental Health Week with a carnival-style event.
Dysfunctional marae trust ordered to call meeting
Court invites marae trustees to resign and put their hands up for re-election.
Northland news in brief: Air NZ service Whangārei-Wellington extended; women in Kaikohe court over Covid breach
News snippets from across the region