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.
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.
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.
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.
Coronavirus: Nursing tutors prepared to work on frontline
NorthTec has been working with Northland DHB to develop a potential workforce.
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
Lockdown: Dr Lance O'Sullivan said town's efforts 'a joke'. Then he went kayaking
'On the weekend I went for a kayak to a place not far from the place I'm staying.'
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
Northland arts sector hit hard by fallout of Covid-19
Creative Northland wants the arts sector to be classified as an essential service.
Coronavirus: No new Northland cases; regional total 27
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield gave the update today.
Chefs share recipes and tips for lockdown meals
"You've got time to play around with stuff."
Backpackers 'grateful to be here' despite lockdown
They came here to see NZ's natural wonders. Instead all they're seeing is their dorms.
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.
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.