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Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: what do rare goose eggs, the smell of cannabis, face masks, and broken showers have in common? Non-compliance, police say

Police are copping some strange excuses for attempted border crossings at checkpoints.

Mixed views on extended Northland lockdown

Northlanders including iwi and MP have different views on keeping region in level 4.

Last refinery customer gives green light to convert to fuel import only terminal

Marsden Pt Oil Refinery has moved a step closer to being an import only terminal

Rare goose eggs and puppy food - the excuses Northland police hear at Covid checkpoints

Northland sits middle of the pack for number of Covid infringements dished out by police.

We've got to manage demand: How Northland food banks are preparing for a surge in demand

Food banks are preparing for a surge in demand for food parcels as Northlanders seek help.

Back in our bubbles – but this time it's different

These are not unprecedented times, we now have more knowledge - we will get through.

Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau has made 12,000 Northland homes warmer and drier

12,000 Northland homes now warmer and drier thanks to the Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau.

Lockdown decision for Northland expected

Police charge 15 people in Northland for various Covid breaches.

Vintage roadtrip to fundraise for Northland Rescue Chopper needs more classic cars

The four-day road trip through Northland aims to raise at least $5k for the vital service.

Lockdown hero: How a man from Tikipunga is changing the world with one small video

Sye Peita thought his video, at most, would make the rounds locally - not internationally.

Blomfield Special School's drive-through vaccination receives a thumbs up from parent community

Whangārei's Blomfield Special School vaccinated 140 including staff, students, and whānau.

Regional wastewater testing ramps up as iwi call for it to happen faster

An iwi leader says wastewater testing in Northland has been too slow to start up.

Northlanders should keep household trash for three days if they have Covid issues

What to do with your rubbish if you have Covid issues at home

Waipū's local cop lights up the lockdown blues

Waipū's local cop has added some much needed cheer to the town ahead of schedule.

News snippets from Northland

NorthTec graduation is Covid casualty; and grant closing date extended.

Spare a thought for those with disabilities during Covid

Whangārei's Blomfield School is organising a drive through vaccination event.

Dinghy dock sinking cause may be revealed today

Failure of the dock - part of a PGF-funded upgrade - was reported by locals on Wednesday.

Parafed Northland wants to make sports more inclusive and accessible, community funding aids the mission

Parafed Northland receives generous sponsorships from various organisations and funds.