Driver turned back at checkpoint after 600km trip for 'a bit of fishing'
The end of level 4 doesn't mean an end to the ban on unnecessary travel.
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Muslim community adapt Ramadan celebrations during lockdown
Once NZ moves to alert level 2, Muslims will be allowed back to the mosque.
Northland recoveries grow, NZ's Covid-19 cases up by 2
The latest update on all things Covid-19 for Northland and New Zealand.
Northland leaders back Go Local! campaign
Northland leaders are backing a Northern Advocate campaign to boost the region's economy.
Checkpoint takes a step back: Drivers no longer required to stop
Those who don't wish to be stopped in Kaikohe can simply drive on.
Chisel and chopper: How pilot's two passions merge
Northland Rescue Helicopter pilot to exhibit woodwork at the Kauri Museum.
NZ's Covid-19 cases rise by three, none from Northland
The latest update on New Zealand's fight against Covid-19.
Kerikeri veteran, granddaughter mark Anzac Day
'We need to keep remembering because it was awful and we have learnt absolutely nothing.'
Stranded backpackers invited to join Russell family bubble
The two women were lucky to have jobs but faced spending four weeks alone in lockdown.
Kaikohe checkpoint still operating as police spell out rules
Northland MP Matt King declines Hone Harawira's invitation to join checkpoint for a day.
Haruru Falls street marks Anzac Day its own way
'As we stand two metres apart we stand together as one', street service organiser says.
Far North community pays tribute to Marshall 'Bundo' Rangi
Marshall 'Bundo' Rangi has been honoured by the emergency services he volunteered with.
Lockdown's silence could help tūī reclaim musical mojo
Biggest winner of lockdown likely to be little blue penguin because of drop in boat noise.
Kerikeri duo give away 1700 meals to essential workers
Pair tried to keep their lockdown efforts quiet but have been outed by grateful cop.
KidsCan send food parcels to Northland whānau
Usually KidsCan send food to schools but lockdown means they've sent them to homes.
Coach profile: Active Attitude's Ashleigh McCaw
As director of Active Attitude, Ashleigh McCaw offers opportunities in a range of sports.
Clumsy Northlanders clock up ACC claims
Northlanders have clocked up hundreds of injuries while mostly confined to their homes.
Coronavirus: Nursing tutors prepared to work on frontline
NorthTec has been working with Northland DHB to develop a potential workforce.
Harawira: Covid-19 checkpoints need to stay
Level 3 will mean easing of travel restrictions but Harawira says it's not safe yet.
Northland police warn Aucklanders not to head north this long weekend
Northland police warn Aucklanders not to head north this long weekend
Northlanders ready to Stand at Dawn
Northlanders ready to Stand at Dawn to mark Anzac Day
Whangārei Hospital preparing for long-term Covid-19 battle
Theatre extension project to resume as it could potentially increase ICU capacity.
FNDC, Top Energy workers test positive for Covid-19
Both patients believed to have recovered, Top Energy staffer back to working from home.
400,000 fewer pests munching Northland kiwi, forests
About 150 groups working Northland-wide to protect kiwi by trapping invasive pests.
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.
Ngāpuhi defends Covid-19 checkpoints after shutdown call
Iwi boss says no one has complained to rūnanga to back up checkpoint intimidation claims.
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
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