Major search for yacht in distress cost more than $40k
The costs of rescues should not deter people from seeking help, Maritime NZ says.
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Sea Eagle II captain goes full circle
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Ngātiwai Trust Board appoints new CEO
Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.
Photos: Chemical spill exercise tests firefighters' skills
A dozen dead and injured store workers had to be rescued. Luckily it was just an exercise.
Body in burning car near Kerikeri 'unexplained'
Too early to know whether death by Wharau Rd beach is suspicious, police say.
Police investigate body in burning car near Kerikeri
Emergency services were called to the car fire at the end of Wharau Rd at 7pm on Tuesday.
The Sea Eagle has landed in Ōpua
The masts of the yacht can be seen from miles away.
Opera North celebrates 25 years with special performance
Whangārei's finest singers are set to take to the stage at Forum North this weekend.
Northland printmaker's exhibition launch a success
Northland artist launches exhibition at Hihiaua Cultural Centre in Whangārei.
Teen battling rare kidney disorder completes 50 TRYathlons
Sam was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a rare kidney disorder, at a young age.
Whānau 'heartbroken' over coroner's finding of preventable death
'Magoo served his country, his community and in his last, he served his whānau'.
Mana whenua seeking Kamo name change
A local hapū are seeking a name change for the township of Kamo.
Far North church restoration and wharf upgrade get grants from Te Hiku Community Board
Church restoration and wharf upgrade in Northland get grants from Te Hiku Community Board.
Burning and smoke nuisance complaints in Northland top 250 a year
NRC warns on irresponsible burning of waste material this autumn and winter.
Photos: Ventnor memorial dedicated
Memorial honours 499 Chinese miners whose remains were lost at sea in 1902.
Memorial cements ties between Chinese, Māori almost 120 years after Ventnor tragedy
'Your ancestors lie with our ancestors in this soil ... They are at home.'
Surf Rescue New Zealand IRB Championships at Ruakākā Beach
Ruakākā Beach hosts 300 lifeguards for BP Surf Rescue New Zealand IRB Championships.
Third person in court over alleged Paihia kidnapping
Third defendant also accused of shooting at police, wounding with intent to cause GBH.
Crash blocks SH1 south of Whangārei
SH1 over the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei, blocked due to crash
1116 containers destined for Auckland from Northland port
While most containers will be taken by truck, up to 150 will go by rail to Auckland.
News snippets from Northland
Pump tracks for two Far North towns; and kiwi released postponed by a day.
Interactive Nukutawhiti voyage story goes online
A digital novel illustrating the voyage of Nukutawhiti to Aotearoa has launched online.
Golf: 14 women's masters teams in Whangārei for NZ championship
Northland's team are chasing glory on their Kamo home course after strong recent results.
'I just had no idea': Sister's surprise visit from USA stuns
Fresh from quarantine, a former Whangārei woman reunites with sister.
Toi Ngāpuhi receives $8500 grant to nurture creative talent
Toi Ngāpuhi gets $8500 from the Grassroots Fund for its Taiohi Taioha wananga toi series.
Surf rescue crews vie in NZ IRB showdown at Ruakākā
300 of NZ's top surf lifesavers are at Ruakākā for the IRB National Championships.
Tributes pour in for Whangārei supermarket trolley legend Andy Hancox
Death of well-liked 'real character' leaves huge gap at supermarket.
Singer/songwriter Nadia Reid bringing tour to Whangārei
Nadia Reid is looking forward to playing in Whangārei for the first time next month.
Minister unveils freedom camping clampdown during Northland visit
Bigger fines, tougher certification or even taking vans off the road are among proposals.
Govt to beef up freedom camping rules
'Sub-group' of freedom campers spoiling it for other visitors and locals, Minister says.
Far North's biggest retirement village launched in Kerikeri
The $170m complex will house 340 people in 200 villas and townhouses with 80 more in care.
Huge crowd for world premiere of James & Isey
Isey Cross' last time at the movies was during World War II - but this time she's the star