Northland
Covid-19: Kaipara mayor hopeful for level change
Cabinet will review alert levels for Northland and parts of Waikato today, and there's hope north of Auckland's border will exit lockdown.
There are currently no cases in Northland.
Kaipara District… Audio
Lockdowns see trampers stuck on road to nowhere
Te Araroa Trust executive director Mark Weatherall estimates up to 200 walkers are affected by the lockdowns.
Person found dead, homicide probe in Hokianga
Police have launched a homicide investigation in the Far North after a person was found dead at an Ōmāpere address.
Waikato, Northland lockdowns remain over case uncertainty
People in parts of Waikato and King Country, along with Northland are reluctantly accepting the news alert level 3 will stay in place for another five days.
Authorities say there are too many… Audio
MP and GP, Dr Shane Reti helps vaccinate locals in Northland
A new Northland town has popped up as a Covid-19 location of interest.
The AA driver and vehicle licensing centre in Kerikeri is believed to be linked to the two Auckland women who travelled North… Audio
Couple incredulous they haven't been contacted over Northland case
A Northland couple who celebrated their wedding anniversary at the same Northland hotel a Covid-19 case visited are shocked they still haven't been formally told.
Northland frustrated as Covid-19 case avoids authorities
Northland will stay in level three until at least Thursday. Residents there are becoming increasingly frustrated as they try to figure out the movements of a Covid positive Auckland woman who visited… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Northland case's companion contacted, but not found
Authorities have now contacted a woman who travelled in Northland with a woman who later tested positive for Covid-19, but they still don't know her location.
Covid-19 update: 60 new community cases reported in NZ today
The Ministry of Health has announced 60 new community cases of Covid-19 today - 56 in Auckland, three in Waikato and the one in Bay of Plenty announced last night.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in Northland
One motorcyclist has died following a crash with a car last night in Kauri, north of Whangārei.
Lockdown extensions causing 'economic carnage' - businesses
Extended lockdowns are crushing news for retailers and businesses as many battle for survival, and more government support is needed, industry figures say.
Dr Shane Reti on level 3's impact in Whangarei
Dr Shane Reti is the Deputy Leader of the National Party and lives in Whangarei. He joins us to discuss how the Northland level 3 announcement has effected his community. Audio
Hone Harawira raises concerns as Covid-19 seeps into Northland
Northland Community leader Hone Harawira thinks "it's only a matter of time" before someone dies from Covid-19 in Te Tai Tokerau. Audio
Northland moves to level 3 as positive case is uncooperative
Northland will move to Alert Level 3 restrictions from 11:59pm tonight, after the case who travelled into the region was uncooperative with contact tracing efforts. Watch the Covid-19 Response…
Northland enters level 3 lockdown - latest from Whangārei
Checkpoint reporter Nita Blake Persen is in Whangārei. She talks to Lisa Owen as the region enters another level 3 lockdown.
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Health correspondent on level 3 lockdown in Northland
RNZ health correspondent Rowan Quinn discusses details of the Covid-19 case that has put Northland in level 3 restrictions.
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Professor Michael Baker responds to Northland lockdown
With Northland entering level 3, Auckland in level with benefits, and Waikato in level 3 restrictions, University of Otago epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker told Checkpoint there needs to be… Video, Audio
Tai Tokerau waits to see if Covid-19 has spread from positive case
Tai Tokerau whānau are nervously waiting to see if the region has escaped any Covid spread after a positive case visited the region.
The Ministry of Health has yet to release any locations of… Audio
Outrage after protected pōhutukawa partially hacked down
Ahipara mana whenua are occupying a foreshore land block after a historically significant pōhutukawa tree was partially hacked down.
Person who visited Northland confirmed as positive case
A case that was under investigation after returning a weak positive result from a test in Whangārei is now a confirmed positive.
