Kaipara vaccination rates among the worst in NZ
Concerned Kaipara mayor Jason Smith is starting a campaign to get more people vaccinated.
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Locations of interest: 16 new sites across upper North Island level 3 areas
Some people exposed to Covid-19 will need to arrange testing immediately.
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We need to see some light at the end of the tunnel, says Jonny Wilkinson.
World's largest vessels gracing Whangārei Harbour
"Gentle Giant" farewelled from Whangārei Harbour yesterday with volley of horns.
Derek Cheng: Level 3 in Northland until Xmas? It's a very real possibility
Reluctance to co-operate with authorities has also made the Auckland outbreak complex.
Live: 'Every Northlander needs to stay home' - region to level 3 after Auckland woman with Covid visited
Chris Hipkins announces Northland to move into level 3 tonight, at least until Tuesday.
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.
Essential hero celebrated by Whangārei businesses
Whangārei small businesses are thanking essential workers for their mahi during lockdown
News snippets from Northland
A $20,000 Lotto win in North; school's pool equipment stolen and destroyed.
Bay of Islands peninsula likened to original kiwi population
Pest Free Purerua Project pays off.
Anti-vaccination GPs hindering Northland rollout
NZ Medical Council wouldn't comment if anti-vax health practitioners under investigation.
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.
Second Covid test returns positive in case of essential worker in Whangārei
Northland locations of interest will be added to the Ministry of Health website tomorrow.
Northland principals encourage teachers to get vaccinated
Northland principals ask for more clarity around tougher rules for unvaccinated teachers.
Northland Mayors jointly call for three waters pause
View from the north of the proposed reforms is not favourable, mayors say.
Marae adds whānau touch for jab seekers
Together they vaccinated 71 people last week and hope for more this Saturday.
They've created a nightmare service: Why a Northland charity is scathing of NZ Post
A Northland charity is seeking compensation for a "nightmare" experience with NZ Post.
Essential worker tests positive in Whangārei, case under investigation
An essential worker in Whangārei returned a weak positive result on Monday.
'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.
Northland news in brief: Air NZ service Whangārei-Wellington extended; women in Kaikohe court over Covid breach
News snippets from across the region
The 90% Project: remote communities supported by police and iwi around vaccinations
Roving teams of police and iwi at times need 4WD to access Northland's remote communities.
Northern Swords U18s vow to perform in national youth competition
Northern Swords U18 rugby league side travel to Rotorua directly on a chartered flight.
Dysfunctional marae trust ordered to call meeting
Court invites marae trustees to resign and put their hands up for re-election.
Hapū-led pest control projects cracks down on possums, pigs with $2m funding boost
Hapū, community and councils join forces to eradicate pests in Kaipara.
Lack of clarity, border closure increasing stress for businesses
Continued border shut biggest concern for Northland biz and community leaders.
The 90% Project: NZ's most vulnerable region lagging behind in vaccine rollout
Northland well below national vaccination rate.
Northland news briefs: Car crash splits power pole in half
New snippets from around the region
Charity needs new van to deliver free school lunches
New van needed for Northland charity that feeds schoolkids for free
Raumanga car crash brings power pole down across street
The crash has caused a power outage to homes in Otaika, Morningside, and Tarewa Rd.
The Hundertwasser Art Centre's crooked path to completion
Preparations are being made ahead of the December opening.