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Police stop Northland iwi from setting up SH1 'information centre' to stop spread of Covid

Northland iwi's checkpoint to stop visitors spreading Covid has been closed by police

Whale flensing to start this afternoon

Another whale stranding on Ruakākā Beach, cultural process kicks into gear.

Waitangi Day, Battle of Te Ruapekapeka events to go ahead but Iwi Chairs Forum held virtually

Commemoration events in Northland will still go ahead.

'It's just so disorganised': Health boss apologises to Northlanders for long waits

Almost 1 per cent of Northland was tested on Monday - a regional record.

Northland police say iwi Covid checkpoints not needed

Iwi group says government not doing enough to protect Northland's most vulnerable people.

Camp site stays either cancelled or postponed due to Covid

A Northland tourism leader is upbeat about the sector despite bookings being cancelled.

Iwi's contentious Covid checkpoints to return, Govt 'failing to protect vulnerable'

Government not doing enough to protect Northland's most vulnerable people, group says.

Infected in MIQ: New Covid community case has South African strain

The community case has 15 close contacts and likely got Covid in MIQ.

Live: 3.5-hour wait for Covid testing as officials urge patience

Two more of the community case's close contacts are waiting for test results.

Three in court for two cases of firearms allegedly pointed at police

Man who allegedly fired at female Northland police officer named.

Firefighters battle to contain Far North blaze

Rawene Rd closed as helicopters and fire crews battle large wildfire

Alleged police shooter named

Alexander Coe, 38, is accused of kidnapping and using a gun against a police officer.

Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody

Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody

A Whangārei woman's shipping container solution to her family's housing headache

Whangārei's Ruby Humfrey wants a shipping container for her teenager to use as a bedroom.

Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music

A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.

Auckland's water woes set to continue

A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.

Rain, rain go away: Wet weather hitting today - and it's going to get rougher

Sunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week

Sun for Auckland today; rain may dampen Prada Cup tomorrow

Elsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.