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19 close contacts now linked to Northland case

Northland moved into level 3 after an Auckland Covid-19 case visited the region.

Taniwha's travel exemption approved

Possible relocation could take Northland players away for up to seven weeks.

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.

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.

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.

I want to see my grandad alive: Level 2 border closures put Northland residents plans in disarray

Northlanders hurting as Government looks to keep region isolated.

Beyond beautiful: Northland photographer Rachel Jordan thanks friends and community

Rachel Jordan, who survived a helicopter crash, talks about rehab, goals, and friendship.

Waipapa welcomes new bridge linking once-divided town

A near miss 30 years ago started Deputy Mayor Ann Court's battle for a Waipapa roundabout.

Croaking before they croak: The frog, a blinking light on extinction's dashboard

Joe Bennett listens to the frogs at night; poignant as the whole species is vulnerable.

Govt allocates nearly $151,000 towards investigation on mercury contamination

Ngāti Hau pleased with investigation into mercury contamination at Puhipihi mine.

Northland focus on putting an 80-minute performance against Waikato

Seasoned Northland side, including centurion Rene Ranger, to face Waikato

Man pleads guilty to 23 charges of sexual offending against boys

Northland man pleads guilty to offending in Northland and the South Island.

Boy, 15, charged with murder of 62-year-old man

Police say victim, a 62-year-old man from Ōkaihau, was a much-loved member of his family.

Kauri skipper selected for the Black Ferns

From humble beginnings to the national side for Kaitaia-born and bred