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Tractors, 4WDs, utes descend on Auckland city, town centres in Groundswell protest

'Let everybody know we are here and we are not happy with what's going on in this country'

'Where is simple humanity?': Teen attacked and racially abused

A 15-year-old was critically injured in a racially motivated crime in Whangārei.

Live: New Covid cases from Kaitāia to Wellington, particular fears for Northland

Cases continue to emerge across the North Island.

Pressure mounts on Govt over its Covid response for Māori

The current outbreak disproportionately affects Māori, who make up 42 per cent of cases.

After six weeks, police still unsure if women who prompted Northland lockdown will be charged

It's been six weeks since the pair were blamed for a snap lockdown in Northland.

'May as well send up body bags' - Northern iwi leaders on Auckland border call

As of Thursday, 58% of the eligible Māori population in Northland was fully vaccinated.

NZ not on course for dramatic spike in cases over summer - Bloomfield

The govt. are expecting cases to pop up around NZ - but not at catastrophic levels.

Kāinga Ora tenant threatens to slit elderly neighbour's throat

Despite 'horrendous' behaviour, Kāinga Ora has not evicted any tenants for three years.

Jabless and jobless: Unvaccinated nurse speaks out

Nurses and midwives among largest sector of healthcare workers stood down in Northland.

Joe Carbery lauds Dargaville-raised grandson in Irish triumph

Tense moment as granddad watches Joey Carbery line up a penalty against ABs.

Waipoua traffic lights first step in major tourism upgrade

Traffic lights, sealing first step in improving Waipoua Forest tourism infrastructure.

Principals brace themselves as vaccine mandate kicks in

Northland principals are working on a solution to fill up staff positions.

Shane Jones: What 'freedom day' means for Northland

Opinion: Former MP and regional development minister considers prospects for Northland.

Pregnant Northland woman says doctors gave conflicting vaccine advice

First-time mum says advice from medical professionals left her confused and anxious.

Disassembled secret P lab discovered by police in the Far North

A shotgun and stolen vehicle were found at the same rural Mangonui address as the P lab.

Principal faces 'awful vindictive' abuse for supporting vaccine mandate

She says she has been accused of being "complicit in mass genocide".

D-day for teacher jabs - unvaxxed not allowed at school tomorrow

Teachers face a big decision today as the no jab, no job mandate comes into effect.

Govt considering boundaries around low-vaccination areas

Cabinet to consider Auckland's borders opening, boosters rollout and Waikato alert level.