Northland news in brief: Whangārei man in custody after border breach; two crashes kept emergency services busy
News snippets from across the region.
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'Slam the f****** door on Auckland': Former MP's tough stance on Covid rule-breakers
A lack of charges would be a real "kick in the guts" for Northlanders, leaders say.
Owner says Covid-infected Auckland truck driver visited Northland store
Owner of Steve Taylor Tyres says a positive case visited the Kamo store over the weekend.
Auckland woman hid in car boot and travelled to Northland
Police arrest woman who came to Northland after hiding in the boot of a car.
Auckland takeaways identified as location of interest seven times
Health officials have been releasing a steady stream of locations over the last few days.
PM's message to Northlanders: Get tested, get vaccinated
Low vaccination numbers in Northland a massive wake-up call, epidemiologist says.
The 90% Project: Meet the nurses vaccinating our communities
Public health nurse Sue Baker leads 1 of the 4 roving vaccination clinics in Northland.
Whangārei doctor looks forward to new season of The Great Kiwi Bake Off
Whangārei doctor Alby Hailes contests for The Great Kiwi Bake Off airing from October 14.
Iwi border group hunt for Covid case's travel companion
Iwi border group unable to rule out or confirm Far North stay by mystery travel companion.
Covid scare: What we know about where an infected woman and her companion travelled across Northland
Two women checking in at a Whangarei hotel raised suspicions of management.
No cases in Northland community
No cases of Covid-19 in Northland have been reported.
19 close contacts now linked to Northland case
Northland moved into level 3 after an Auckland Covid-19 case visited the region.
Northland Covid scare: Growing frustration as region stuck 'in limbo'
Paihia and Kawakawa locations of interest are yet to be revealed by Ministry of Health.
Refresh for welcoming roadside site
Waipū artist takes on iconic roadside barn makeover.
Demand for tests, vaccinations surges as region waits on tenterhooks
"I think people are realising with Delta, they can't sit on the fence".
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Contact made with Northland Covid case's travel companion
Significant progress has been made in the search for the Covid case's travel companion.
Taniwha's travel exemption approved
Possible relocation could take Northland players away for up to seven weeks.
Border-crossers bring virus threat to region
Cabinet will decide on Monday about whether Northland will stay in level 3.
Kaipara vaccination rates among the worst in NZ
Concerned Kaipara mayor Jason Smith is starting a campaign to get more people vaccinated.
Locations of interest: 16 new sites across upper North Island level 3 areas
Some people exposed to Covid-19 will need to arrange testing immediately.
Cracka's maiden voyage a success
Whangārei man's 2020 lockdown shed project sees fruition
World's largest vessels gracing Whangārei Harbour
"Gentle Giant" farewelled from Whangārei Harbour yesterday with volley of horns.
Are we at the vaccination tipping point?
We need to see some light at the end of the tunnel, says Jonny Wilkinson.
Derek Cheng: Level 3 in Northland until Xmas? It's a very real possibility
Reluctance to co-operate with authorities has also made the Auckland outbreak complex.
Live: 'Every Northlander needs to stay home' - region to level 3 after Auckland woman with Covid visited
Chris Hipkins announces Northland to move into level 3 tonight, at least until Tuesday.
Ministry of Health urges Northlanders to keep eyes on locations of interest
Northlanders have spent 19 hours waiting to see if they had potentially been exposed.
Former mayor calls for action on Baylys Beach stormwater after deluge
Clean-up work following the recent torrential rain begins at the entrance to Baylys Beach.
Public engagement on local govt review begins
Local Govt Minister won't be drawn into the future shape of Northland councils.
Essential hero celebrated by Whangārei businesses
Whangārei small businesses are thanking essential workers for their mahi during lockdown
News snippets from Northland
A $20,000 Lotto win in North; school's pool equipment stolen and destroyed.
Anti-vaccination GPs hindering Northland rollout
NZ Medical Council wouldn't comment if anti-vax health practitioners under investigation.
Schools will and should be involved in Oranga Tamariki's new system, says Pat Newman
Pat Newman is positive about the new changes and recommendations for Oranga Tamariki.
Bay of Islands peninsula likened to original kiwi population
Pest Free Purerua Project pays off.
Second Covid test returns positive in case of essential worker in Whangārei
Northland locations of interest will be added to the Ministry of Health website tomorrow.