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![What does stress do to our brains in lockdown?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Kauri dieback study raises absence of protective fungi
Lack of fungi in Northland pine forest could be connected to kauri dieback
![Northland arts sector hit hard by fallout of Covid-19](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Northland arts sector hit hard by fallout of Covid-19
Creative Northland wants the arts sector to be classified as an essential service.
![Tourists' wedding snap links couples across the world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Tourists' wedding snap links couples across the world
Welsh couple wasn't invited to the wedding but couldn't resist taking a few photos.
![MP calls on police to shut down 'vigilante' checkpoints](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
MP calls on police to shut down 'vigilante' checkpoints
Matt King, MP and ex-cop urges police to "uphold the law".
![Birdlife rebounds as lockdown empties Northland roads and beaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Birdlife rebounds as lockdown empties Northland roads and beaches
The lockdown might be tough on humans but it's a boon for New Zealand birds.
![Coronavirus: No new Northland cases; regional total 27](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Coronavirus: No new Northland cases; regional total 27
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield gave the update today.
![Northlanders urged to Stand At Dawn to mark Anzac Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Northlanders urged to Stand At Dawn to mark Anzac Day
Northlanders urged to Stand At Dawn to mark Anzac Day
![Northland Covid-19 case in hospital, NZ death toll at 11](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Northland Covid-19 case in hospital, NZ death toll at 11
A Northland Māori man in his 70s is in a stable condition in hospital.
![New Northland Covid-19 case in Whangārei hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
New Northland Covid-19 case in Whangārei hospital
A Māori man in his 70s, now in hospital, is Northland's latest case of Covid-19.
![Te Rarawa rūnanga appoint new CEO](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Te Rarawa rūnanga appoint new CEO
The new chief executive was raised in Whangape and Ahipara.
![Indian students struggling in lockdown, ask Govt for help](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Indian students struggling in lockdown, ask Govt for help
Govt tells international students at NorthTec to ask their embassies for help.
![More hold-ups for Kaikohe emergency water supply](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
More hold-ups for Kaikohe emergency water supply
Kaikohe's emergency water supply originally expected to start flowing last month.
![NZ Covid-19 death toll rises, Northland cases hold at 26](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
NZ Covid-19 death toll rises, Northland cases hold at 26
The latest update for Northland's and New Zealand's Covid-19 battle.
![Kaikohe checkpoint to stay at least to end of lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Kaikohe checkpoint to stay at least to end of lockdown
Checkpoint set up as deterrent to people considering non-essential travel, Jay Hepi says.
![Support for DHB clamming up on Covid-19 case locations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Support for DHB clamming up on Covid-19 case locations
Anecdotally, many members of the public want more specific information released.
![Northlanders among NZ's best-behaved in lockdown, cellphone data shows](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Northlanders among NZ's best-behaved in lockdown, cellphone data shows
Northlanders leading the way in lockdown's 'stay home, stay safe' mantra.
![Northland Covid-19 cases stay at 26, media support coming](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Northland Covid-19 cases stay at 26, media support coming
Ardern, ministers and public sector CEOs will take a six-month 20 per cent pay cut.
![Northland residents urged to hold back recycling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Northland residents urged to hold back recycling
Northland district councils will have loads of recycling to deal with after the lockdown.
![Kamo couple celebrates diamond anniversary with cake during lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Kamo couple celebrates diamond anniversary with cake during lockdown
Edith and Neil McCaw are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday.
![Northland midwives adapt to rise in home births due to virus concerns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Northland midwives adapt to rise in home births due to virus concerns
Northland midwives adapt to rise in home births due to virus concerns
![No new Northland cases, PM takes 20pc pay cut](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
No new Northland cases, PM takes 20pc pay cut
The latest update on Northland's Covid-19 battle.
![Harawira's lockdown drive earns rebuke from mum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Harawira's lockdown drive earns rebuke from mum
Ex-MP says trip to collect medical and PPE supplies for road checkpoints was essential.
![Death toll rises, student support package announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Death toll rises, student support package announced
Māori make up seven of Northland's 26 Covid-19 positive cases as of yesterday.
![Waitangi checkpoints to stay 'as long as needed'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Waitangi checkpoints to stay 'as long as needed'
Checkpoints set up due to concerns about continued visits by non-residents.
![Four more deaths as Northland case tally stays at 26](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Four more deaths as Northland case tally stays at 26
The latest update of Covid-19 in Northland.
![Whangārei couple's birthing plan disrupted by virus lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Whangārei couple's birthing plan disrupted by virus lockdown
Birth of third child a very different experience for couple.