Latest fromFar North District

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

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
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
Matt King, MP and ex-cop urges police to "uphold the law".

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
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield gave the update today.

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
A Northland Māori man in his 70s is in a stable condition in hospital.

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.

Even tougher times for many in Moerewa
Covid-19 has made life even harder for many people in and around Moerewa.

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
Govt tells international students at NorthTec to ask their embassies for help.

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
The latest update for Northland's and New Zealand's Covid-19 battle.

Kaikohe checkpoint to stay at least to end of lockdown
Checkpoint set up as deterrent to people considering non-essential travel, Jay Hepi says.

Businesses prepare for move to level 3
Northland businesses have mixed responses to the PM's outline of life after the lockdown.

Nine formal warnings given to Northland boaties
Northland police warn water patrols will continue after boaties were warned during Easter.

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
Ardern, ministers and public sector CEOs will take a six-month 20 per cent pay cut.

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
Edith and Neil McCaw are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday.

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
The latest update on Northland's Covid-19 battle.

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
Māori make up seven of Northland's 26 Covid-19 positive cases as of yesterday.

Waitangi checkpoints to stay 'as long as needed'
Checkpoints set up due to concerns about continued visits by non-residents.