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'Delighted': Bird lovers celebrate tīeke's return and thriving status
North Island saddleback were reintroduced to the Bay of Islands 10 years ago.

Community effort: Hundreds unite to tackle invasive seaweed
Around 500 tonnes of the marine pest were moved above the high tide line in four days.

Sinking health system inspires doctors' Hīkoi for Health Reform from Kaitāia
Hīkoi for Health Reform taking protesting doctors from Kaitāia to Parliament.

On The Up: Pita Tipene’s visionary leadership earns top Māori business award
Tipene now hopes to lead Ngāti Hine through settlement, enabling the iwi to thrive.

Cyclone Tam wreaks havoc: Narrow escape as redwood crushes shed
A teen had to run for his life in Kerikeri as a tree collapsed in the wild weather.

4600 homes still without power as Cyclone Tam clean-up begins
Bay of Islands residents are urged to save water as repairs are under way in Paihia.

Local legend Dot Sowry turns 103 in Far North rest home
Bay of Islands resident Dot Sowry celebrating 103rd birthday in style

Far North news briefs - water limits remain, disabled survey and accused in court
News snippets from the Far North.

Kodi Chamberlin wins Bay of Islands/Far North building apprentice comp
Kerikeri apprentice takes out Far North building challenge

90m litres of groundwater allegedly illegally discharged into Far North wetland
Council and contractor charged with 90 million litre discharge into Far North wetland

Far North news briefs - blockages close dump station, fundraiser's $6k and new play area
News snippets from the Far North.

PHOTOS: Kaitāia Primary School celebrates 150 years
Kaitāia Primary marks 150th birthday with week-long celebration

Prestigious Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award has five Northland finalists
Five Northlanders among 41 finalists in Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award

Food Hub part of network feeding 500,000 a month, but more support needed
Northland Food Hub reports an upsurge of low-income families needing food to survive.

'We cannot do this by ourselves': Ministers listen to iwi leader's plea over meth crisis
Police Minister Mark Mitchell plans to visit Northland for further discussions.

Three stretches of Far North state highway may keep lower speed limits
Stick or raise - Far North folk asked if lowered state highway limits should go up again

Teen’s supreme unity speech wins spot at national final
Talk on significance of equity wins Northland Race Unity Speech Awards

Northland moves to restricted fire season, Far North remains under ban
Most of Northland has moved into a restricted fire season but Far North rules still apply

14 new social houses opened in Kerikeri by Kāinga Ora
Kāinga Ora opens 14 new Far North social houses

Bay News: Glamorous stopover as Masterlock Comanche docks at Ōpua
The MasterLock Comanche left the Ōpua Wharf, heading for Sydney with 12 crew.

Country’s top environmental watchdog takes Far North District Council to court
Environmental Protection Authority prosecutes FNDC over Sweetwater Aquifer discharges.