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Nine-year-old Connor Rau, who passed away last year, was a much-loved member of the Hikurangi Stags whānau. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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Stags honour 'guardian angel'

10 Jul, 2020 8:00am
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Connor Rau, who passed away last year, is represented on the field in every Stags game.

Northland women's rugby development manager Scott Collins had his last day at the Northland Rugby Union on Friday after being made redundant. Photo / Tania Whyte

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Covid crunch: NRU let women's rugby manager go

8 Jul, 2020 3:10pm
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Northland Rugby boss confident the quality of service for players will not be affected.

Northland Mitre 10 Cup assistant coach and assistant principal at Ruawai College, Tui Raeli. Photo / Supplied

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Northland coach profile: Tui Raeli

30 Jun, 2020 12:00pm
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A strong supporter of Northern Wairoa rugby, Tui Raeli is our latest coach profile.

Equity in the Community committee chairwoman Ngaire Rae sees the value in having the voice of disabled Māori on the committee. Photo / File

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NDHB committee searching for Māori disability voice

30 Jun, 2020 7:00am
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Will we see a greater public presence at NDHB committee meetings in the future?

Northland's Charmaine Smith is working through her decision to retire from the Black Ferns to save her body, seen here on her family farm with 13-year-old Jack Russell 'Bazil'. Photo / Tania Whyte

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Charmaine Smith's Northland dream that will never be

27 Jun, 2020 11:00am
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A scan revealed Smith was at risk of becoming paralysed from the neck down.

Whangārei Boys' High School 1st XV perform the haka prior to their preseason match against Wellsford on the weekend ahead of their first round game against Westlake. Photo / Alan Bee - BeeScene

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Food poisoning hits WBHS 1st XV ahead of grudge match

25 Jun, 2020 11:00am
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The food poisoning hit after an after-match function following a game against Wellsford.

Following the damning national health review out last week, former NDHB board chairman Wayne Brown is calling for a stronger digital focus in Northland's healthcare sector. Photo / File

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Ex-NDHB head Brown calling for digital focus

23 Jun, 2020 5:00am
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Brown welcomed the proposed changes to the number of DHBs and how their boards functioned.

This quarantine facility in Auckland was where one Whangārei woman stayed for 14 days. Photo / File

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Mum frustrated after 'horrible' Covid-19 testing debacle

20 Jun, 2020 5:00am
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The mother of Whangārei woman said the ordeal had been highly frustrating

One of the two Whangārei women stayed in the same Auckland quarantine facility as the two women who travelled from the United Kingdom recently. Photo / File

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Two Whangārei women test negative for Covid-19

19 Jun, 2020 3:53pm
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The two women drove north on Wednesday after one had spent time in a quarantine facility.

Radius Rimu Park rest home cadet Chaance Hirawani gives resident Shirley Hand a cup of tea. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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Northland beneficiaries benefiting from aged-care sector

18 Jun, 2020 6:00am
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The programme has seen almost 30 people enter fulltime employment.

Ngāti Hine Health Trust chief executive Geoff Milner sees this latest review as a positive for Māori. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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Northland health advocates welcome damning review

17 Jun, 2020 5:00am
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The number of DHBs in New Zealand could be reduced to just eight from the current 20.

With no new cases, the Northland DHB has defended its position not to use the national contact tracing system. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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DHB defends position on contact tracing system

8 Jun, 2020 6:00am
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The DHB confirmed if Northland had new Covid-19 cases, it would use the national system.

After a phenomenal May season, My Ride owner Paul Fancy is facing near-empty bike stands. Photo / Tania Whyte

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Bike sales boom putting brakes on stores' supply

6 Jun, 2020 5:00am
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Have you dusted off the old bike in the garage lately? Lots of other people have.

A worker clears moss from the Ngāraratunua pump station as the pumps were turned on after significant rainfall on Sunday caused flooding in the Hikurangi swamp. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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Farmers forgotten by council in pump stoush

4 Jun, 2020 5:00am
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According to swamp farmers, the cost was huge if the pumps had stayed off for a long time.

Logan Sutherland and Jordelle Simpkin (right) of the Kiwi Caterpillars team compete at the NZ Open Teams Racing Nationals at the Kerikeri Cruising Club over the weekend. Photo / Bruce Carter

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Kiwis Team Racing complete teams hat-trick

2 Jun, 2020 11:00am
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A mass of Kerikeri's finest sailors took the waters to find a winner yesterday.

In some areas in Northland, it was recorded 50mm fell in one hour early yesterday. Photo / John Stone

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Another weather system on way as heavy rain warning and wind watch expires

1 Jun, 2020 6:41am
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In Kaeo, gusts reached up to 96km/h.

The slip on State Highway 12 was about three kilometres west of Brynderwyn. Photo / File

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Road reopens after slip blocked SH12

31 May, 2020 11:41am
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The slip occurred in the early hours of the morning.

Kaitaia College netball's Gloria Harrison. Photo / Supplied

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Coach profile: Kaitaia netball's Gloria Harrison

29 May, 2020 8:20am
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Despite the effect of Covid-19, netball is on its way back to Northland's courts.

The Whangārei Anglican Church will finally be full again on Sunday for parish priest Peter Minson, seen here with his 10-year-old fox terrier/whippet Pepe. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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Services to resume for religious groups

29 May, 2020 5:00am
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Practising your faith becomes a little bit easier from today as gathering limits relaxed.

The new Labour Party candidate for the Whangārei electorate, Emily Henderson, is a former student of Tikipunga High School. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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Labour chooses local lawyer to contest Whangārei seat

28 May, 2020 10:00am
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The 47-year-old mother of four will look to unseat National's Dr Shane Reti.

The Northland Kauri, who made their debut appearance in the Farah Palmer Cup last year, achieved higher than many expected when they made the championship semifinals. Photo / File

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Northland women's rugby hanging in the balance

28 May, 2020 5:00am
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It would be a great loss to New Zealand women's rugby if the Kauri were omitted this year.

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Northland churches, sports given green light up to 100

26 May, 2020 5:00am
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Gatherings increase is much higher than previously expected.

Will June be the month we see the return of Northland's winter sports codes? Photo / John Stone

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Northland winter codes outline possible return dates

25 May, 2020 5:00am
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Find out when your sport is expecting to return to play in Northland.

Rumours the Taniwha won't run out of the tunnel in this year's Mitre 10 Cup have been strongly criticised by the union's chief executive. Photo / File

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NRU CEO hits out at Taniwha rumours

23 May, 2020 7:00am
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NRU chief executive Cameron Bell said such rumours would be unsettling for players.

Frings bar co-owner Garry Woodham (centre) shares a long overdue brew with some punters as his doors were finally open after seven weeks yesterday. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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Whangārei bars rejoice as punters set to return

22 May, 2020 5:00am
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All restaurants and bars will still have to abide by the three S's.

Whangārei Heads Road residents Paul Parsonage (left) and Beth Cooper are looking for justice after their letterboxes were raided over the weekend. Photo / Tania Whyte

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Residents want justice after mass mail theft

21 May, 2020 5:00am
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It appeared the perpetrators travelled over 20km during their mail heist.

Sports are tentatively eyeing a return to play, however, not all may survive the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic - rugby posts being installed at Whangārei's Kensington Park. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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Sport sector survey details health of Northland codes

19 May, 2020 3:10pm
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One Northland sports organisation had indicated it had just weeks left in operation.

NORTHLAND AGE

One active Covid-19 case left in Northland

9 May, 2020 9:23am
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The latest update on Northland's fight against Covid-19.

Brothers Barber owner Minnie Cavanagh will finally have her two Whangārei premises' open for business when the country goes to alert level two. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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Level 2 a lifeline for Northland businesses

8 May, 2020 5:00am
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Hairdressers and bars are making sure to tick every box ahead of a move to level 2.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Photo / File

NORTHLAND AGE

Northland 20 days without a case

7 May, 2020 10:57am
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The latest information regarding Northland and New Zealand's fight against Covid-19.

The Northland DHB expects an increase in Covid-19 testing as winter approaches. Photo / File

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DHB expects increase in Covid-19 testing in winter

6 May, 2020 5:00am
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We may see a rise in the number of people 'under investigation' for Covid-19 in hospitals.

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield. Photo / File

NORTHLAND AGE

NZ goes two days without new Covid-19 case

5 May, 2020 9:53am
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The number of Northlanders under investigation for Covid-19 in hospital has decreased.

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Seventeen Northlanders under investigation for Covid-19

5 May, 2020 6:00am
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The 17 Northlanders had either not been tested or they were waiting on a test result.

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No new Covid-19 cases for NZ, four active in Northland

4 May, 2020 10:41am
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The latest update on Covid-19 in Northland.

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No new Northland Covid-19 cases as NZ's death toll rises

2 May, 2020 10:10am
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The latest update on the fight against Covid-19 for Northland and New Zealand.

Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay. Photo / File

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Four active Covid-19 cases left in Northland

2 May, 2020 7:00am
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From Monday, anyone who wants a Covid-19 test will get one according to the Northland DHB.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson. Photo / File

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Two weeks without new Northland case

1 May, 2020 10:25am
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The latest update on Northland's fight against Covid-19.

Northland's Gai (left) and Neville Edge, both 78, are the Equestrian Sports New Zealand volunteers of the month. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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Edge equestrians win national volunteer award

1 May, 2020 6:00am
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Formerly on an 800-acre Whananaki farm, the Edges have volunteered for over 40 years.

Covid-19 testing area in Kawakawa. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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Nine Northlanders under investigation for Covid-19 infection

30 Apr, 2020 6:00am
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The nine possible coronavirus cases are spread across Northland DHB's four hospitals.

NORTHLAND AGE

Northland recoveries grow, NZ's Covid-19 cases up by 2

29 Apr, 2020 10:52am
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The latest update on all things Covid-19 for Northland and New Zealand.

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75% of North's Covid-19 cases recovered

29 Apr, 2020 7:00am
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Of Northland's 28 cases, 21 have recovered and the remaining seven are self-isolating.

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NZ's Covid-19 cases rise by three, none from Northland

28 Apr, 2020 10:45am
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The latest update on New Zealand's fight against Covid-19.

Active Attitude director Ashleigh McCaw (right) assists Ella McRae in her splits attempt. Photo / Sarah Marshall

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Coach profile: Active Attitude's Ashleigh McCaw

25 Apr, 2020 8:00am
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As director of Active Attitude, Ashleigh McCaw offers opportunities in a range of sports.

Practice manager Nadine Whitton (centre) and her team (from left) receptionist Carol Carter, Dr. Nina Fransham, Dr. Narimahn Bahrinipour and practice nurse Nicole Dugmore. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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Concern grows as GP consult numbers plummet

23 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Pre Covid-19, 95% of consults were in person. During lockdown, that figure has reversed.

Have you wondered what's going on in your brain after more than two weeks of lockdown? Photo / 123rf

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What does stress do to our brains in lockdown?

21 Apr, 2020 4:24pm
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An expert suggests choosing a certain time of the day to stress can reduce its bad effect.

A NDHB reports details how there are 11 'suspected cases' of Covid-19 at Whangārei Hospital as at Friday. Photo / File

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Report shows Covid-19 cases' transmission sources

19 Apr, 2020 11:00am
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Find out how Northland's 27 cases contracted Covid-19.

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield did not make an appearance today, as the Ministry of Health sent out a press release rather than a conducting a live media briefing. Photo / File

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Northland Covid-19 cases hold at 27, NZ tally rises by 13

18 Apr, 2020 12:15pm
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Northland's Covid-19 case - a man in his 70s - is still in a stable condition in hospital.

NORTHLAND AGE

Northland Covid-19 case in hospital, NZ death toll at 11

18 Apr, 2020 8:00am
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A Northland Māori man in his 70s is in a stable condition in hospital.

Northland's latest Covid-19 case is in a stable condition at Whangārei Hospital. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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New Northland Covid-19 case in Whangārei hospital

17 Apr, 2020 4:21pm
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A Māori man in his 70s, now in hospital, is Northland's latest case of Covid-19.

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NZ Covid-19 death toll rises, Northland cases hold at 26

17 Apr, 2020 10:29am
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The latest update for Northland's and New Zealand's Covid-19 battle.

Whangārei mayor Sheryl Mai. Photo / File

NORTHLAND AGE

Support for DHB clamming up on Covid-19 case locations

17 Apr, 2020 9:00am
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Anecdotally, many members of the public want more specific information released.

NORTHLAND AGE

Northland Covid-19 cases stay at 26, media support coming

16 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Ardern, ministers and public sector CEOs will take a six-month 20 per cent pay cut.

NORTHLAND AGE

No new Northland cases, PM takes 20pc pay cut

15 Apr, 2020 10:53am
2 minutes to read

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

NORTHLAND AGE

Death toll rises, student support package announced

15 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Māori make up seven of Northland's 26 Covid-19 positive cases as of yesterday.

NORTHLAND AGE

Four more deaths as Northland case tally stays at 26

14 Apr, 2020 8:53am
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The latest update of Covid-19 in Northland.

NORTHLAND AGE

NZ Covid-19 death toll doubles, Northland cases hit 25

11 Apr, 2020 12:37pm
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Two deaths have been reported today, taking New Zealand's Covid-19 death toll to four.

The contact tracing process starts when a test returns positive. Photo / NZME

NORTHLAND AGE

Northland's Covid-19 detectives on the trace

11 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Northland is renowned for its ability to contact trace infectious diseases and viruses.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern laid out New Zealand's plan for the second half of lockdown. Photo / File

NORTHLAND AGE

No new Northland cases, PM lays out lockdown exit plan

9 Apr, 2020 11:52am
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The latest Northland information regarding Covid-19.

Doctor Lance O'Sullivan (right) with his team at the Kaitaia Warehouse carpark where they have set up a facility for people to be tested for Covid-19 and general health assistance. Photo / Supplied

NORTHLAND AGE

DHB declines to release Covid-19 case location details

9 Apr, 2020 10:49am
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For now, Northlanders will not know how many positive cases are in their districts.

Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management Sarah Stuart-Black. Photo / File

NORTHLAND AGE

Northland Covid-19 cases hit 20, $87m education plan set out

9 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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New Zealand family harm incidents were on the rise, according to the Police Commissioner.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was 'cautiously optimistic' that New Zealand's Covid-19 situation was improving. Photo / File

NORTHLAND AGE

Northland Covid-19 case tally hits 20

8 Apr, 2020 2:35pm
3 minutes to read

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

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was strong in her condemnation of Health Minister David Clark. Photo / File

NORTHLAND AGE

Weekend testing to begin, case tally up to 18

8 Apr, 2020 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Find out whether a Covid-19 testing centre near you is open on the weekend.