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PM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130k

Super Saturday has been a record-breaking day of vaccination in New Zealand.

Murder charge in Northland, Ōmāpere homicide investigation ongoing

A man has been charged with murder after the death of a 73-year-old man in Ōmāpere.

Covid pair's Northland trip: 'Compelling' reasons needed to reveal women's names

NZ law expert says media have to be very careful if they choose to name Northland women.

'Give Delta a taste of Kiwi': Vaxathon co-host Paddy Gower on Super Saturday

Instead of donations, the aim of the Vaxathon is to raise national vaccination levels.

Try economy instead of courier, snowed-under NZ Post tells Northlanders

NZ Post faces increasing demand for courier service amidst Covid-19 changing alert levels.

Northland police launch homicide inquiry after body found at Ōmāpere address

The discovery of a body in Ōmāpere has triggered a homicide investigation in Northland.

'We're not going anywhere': Ahipara occupiers vow to stay as long as it takes

An occupation sparked by the chopping of a pōhutukawa clocks up two weeks this Saturday.

Home game shifted to Rotorua due to Covid restrictions

Sam Nock to captain the Taniwha against Otago tonight.

Covid-positive women shut down completely on Northland trip, MoH says

Northlanders are encouraged to focus on getting tested and vaccinated in light of the news

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.

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.

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.

Small Far North community 'turned upside-down' by night of fires

Local hero who put out fires says his quiet community was 'turned upside-down'.

Northland principals encourage teachers to get vaccinated

Northland principals ask for more clarity around tougher rules for unvaccinated teachers.

Whangaroa iwi eyes return of rock oyster industry

Native rock oysters smaller but more flavoursome than commercially-grown Pacific oysters.

Controversial kiwifruit spray likely to be banned

Kerikeri's John Levers has been fighting for a Hi-Cane ban for years. He's almost got it.

The 90% Project: NZ's most vulnerable region lagging behind in vaccine rollout

Northland well below national vaccination rate.