Latest from Bay of Islands

Covid 19 coronavirus: first Northland border worker gets Covid-19 jab
Extra protection on the job was a reason Northland border workers opted to be vaccinated.

Northland feels knock-on effect of Auckland lockdowns
Northland's economy will be hit by the second Auckland Covid-19 lockdown in two weeks.

Northland events cancelled after latest Covid lockdown
More Northland events cancelled after latest Covid lockdown

Northland's transport and public transport systems under review
Feedback wanted on Northland's transport network and public transport

Harawira calls on iwi leaders to speak out over Covid danger
'Tai Tokerau Border Control' founder wants his group involved in all future checkpoints.

Northland kiwi chick's survival helped by visiting US yachtie
Northland kiwi chick helped out of its shell by visiting US yachtie

Alleged Northland police dog shooter back in court
Alleged Northland police dog shooter appears in court - name suppression continued

Fears turn to cheers as lost diver helps rescuers land marlin
Wellington 67-year-old spent night clinging to rocks at remote Three Kings Islands.

Northland secondhand book shop owners reveal secrets of their trade
Second-hand book shops are magical places to lose yourself in. Jenny Ling reports.

Bay of Islands Waka Festival back in March
The fourth edition of the festival is on next month after Covid scuttled the 2020 event.

Skipper of missing yacht found in Northland off the hook
Large swells, high winds and a sinking yacht created a powder keg at sea for Tribe.

Bay of Islands property listing just under $20 million
Luxury accommodation for large multi-generations up for sale in Northland.

Whole community set to benefit from bigger better Kerikeri Men's Shed
The new 540sq m facility has a woodwork area, an engineering workshop and a kitchen.

LGBTI+ youth in Northland getting more support from RainbowYouth
LGBTI+ youth community getting extra support from rainbow organisation.

Whangārei mum guilty on two charges related to baby's death
Whangārei mum of five-month-old guilty on two charges laid after his death

Troubled Whangārei suburb welcomes police operation to tackle gangs
Operation Tauwhiro set to complement the work communities are doing to counter crime.

Bay of Islands marine sanctuary 'desperately needed' to stop declining dolphin population
The Government's proposed marine mammal sanctuary aims to amend the decline of dolphins.

App gives Whangārei grandmother more balance in life
She's been using it to counter her vertigo and motion sickness.

Singles bowls comp goes down to the wire
An enjoyable day was had by all, some great bowls played in both competitions.

Water restrictions ease in some places
News snippets from around the Bay of Islands.

Kerikeri Domain plans unveiled to mostly positive community
Kerikeri youth are set to get a new skatepark as part of major investment into the Domain.

Eastwood: Youth are key to sport's future
A group of enthusiastic and passionate pupils came up with the idea of a bike group.

Another big milestone for Hundertwasser Art Centre project
Trees are being lifted by crane to be planted atop the Hundertwasser Art Centre building.

Outrage after council kennel facility left in disrepair
Far North dog owners are outraged the former Melka Kennels have become derelict.

Councils may have to cancel call for Māori wards submissions
A public notice on Thursday seeking submissions might need to be cancelled two days later.

Far North charity gets $50,000 from teens who won national waiata comp
Northland teens donate $50,000 waiata prize to Shine on Kaitaia charity.