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Bay News: Boxing event boosts coffers, skills for St John
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North
MSC makes port call at Northport permanent
Mediterranean Shipping Company confirms permanent call at Northport.
Iwi protest: 'Feed the people, not your pockets'
Northland iwi Ngāpuhi leadership challenged after just 11 per cent of funds meted out.
Views sought on air, soil and coast's use
Hearings soon on Proposed Regional Plan for Northland.
Man suffers serious burns after explosion at meatworks
Worksafe have launched an investigation after an explosion in a boiler room.
What's happening in our region
The Feelers are in Northland on their 25th Anniversary Tour, playing Whangārei tonight.
Avocado heist: Orchard stripped but haul inedible
About $100,000 worth of avocados stolen from Northland orchard.
Couple urges others to rid their towns of P pipes
Discount stores pull meth pipes after approach by Moerewa couple
Birdmen brave rain, icy water in wharf jump
This year's supreme winner had a message about plastic waste harming marine life.
Northland kauri tracks on DOC's proposed no-go list
DOC wants to close high maintenance, high risk and low visitor tracks in kauri regions.
Puppies threatened by deadly parvo outbreak
Vaccination best way to prevent virus-borne 'death by diarrhoea', vet says
UB40 returning to Northland next year
UK reggae greats UB40 returning to Northland next year.
Surf lifeguards honoured at awards
Northland lifeguards honoured at regional surf awards
Northland power companies urge more care
More than 1000 accidents involving power lines in the past five years in Northland
Flipping good start to Birdman Festival
Festival climaxes with a parade at 1.30pm today and Birdman jump at 2pm
What's On: Music and more in Northland
Here's what's happening in the North this weekend - July 13-19.
Birdman soaring at Russell festival
High flying Birdman Festival returns to Russell.
Northland Inc directors' fees total $126k
Northland Inc directors will receive base fees of $18,000 each per annum.
Nurses make purple picket line in Northland
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation strike made a huge racket outside Whangarei Hospital.
Iwi plans to fence beach to stop motorbikes
Far North iwi Te Rarawa moves to save its vulnerable sand dunes from vehicle damage.
Fanworm pest found in Bay of Islands
An single fanworm found near Opua led to the discovery of about a dozen others.
Bay News: Birdman swoops back to Russell
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Northland nurses to strike
At least 1200 Northland nurses are walking out in the first strike since 1988.
Northland-made hunting show goes global
TV series produced in Kerikeri bedroom will be streamed to a potential 96 million viewers.
Ryan Nankivell from BOI College in Blues U18 camp
Ryan Nankivell from BOI College in Blues U18 camp.
Northland Premier Rugby comp sees battles to host semi finals
Home semi and pride all that's left to play for in Northland Premier Rugby.
More than 44,000 viewings a month for Northland houses
Number of online viewing for properties in Northland top 44,000 a month.
What's happening in our region
It's all happening in the North this weekend, get out there people!