Lots to do in the North this weekend
Lot's to do in the North - from Friday, August 10 to Thursday August 16.
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No go on shellfish from Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands is off limits again for collecting shellfish because high of toxin levels.
Little facing same issues with Ngāpuhi
The Minister has come up with a proposal, but not everyone is happy.
Rent-a-cup a 'win-win' for kindy, environment
For a small donation market patrons can now get their coffee fix in a real cup.
News briefs from Northland: Youth orchestra performs and basketball competition
News snippets from around Northland
Company deemed reckless after teen helmsman asleep when boat hit rock in Bay of Islands
Boat owner fined after court deems it reckless for failing to train crew sufficiently
Bay News Bites: Jazz and blues fest back
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
First win against Auckland for Under 13s
Young Northland basketballers score first win against Auckland.
Rescue helicopters needed in Northland
Shelley Ngawati says it's thanks to the Northland Rescue Helicopter her boys are alive.
Rescue ends with death of second whale
Whale rescue on Northland's Ripiro Beach ends with death of second whale
$27,000 fine after sleepy teen fishing boat capsize
A 17-year-old deckhand fell asleep while on watch.
Whale euthanised on Northland's Ripiro Beach after hope of rescue runs out
Karakia and blessings were offered for the humpback whale euthanised on Ripiro Beach.
Northland builders bring home swag of gold
Northland builders bring home swag of gold from Master Builders' awards.
Crowbar used to free trapped truck driver
Cause of logging truck crash under investigation.
NZ's first openly gay Anglican priest ordained
Northland man Chris Swannell first openly gay Anglican priest in NZ.
Stranded whale to spend second night on Northland beach
It might never be known what caused two humpback whales to become stranded on Ripiro Beach
Trimble and Sayes take out squash champs
Finn Trimble and Natalie Sayes take out Northland squash champs
Top award for Moerewa GP
Medal winner Graeme Fenton described by his peers as "the ultimate family doctor"
Aucklanders blamed for forcing up Northland rents
It seems Aucklanders are pushing up rents in Northland.
Mums and bubs at Big Latch On
First the countdown, then around 100 babies and toddlers latched on to their mum's breast
Far North woman's lasting legacy to St John
Far North woman's legacy to St John is a new ambulance
Farewell concert, book fairs and lots more
Lot's to do in Northland during the next week, from Friday, August 9
Affco denies culture of fear at Moerewa
Affco denies culture of fear at Moerewa plant.
Northern battle site gets wahi tapu status
Northland Northern Wars battle site gets wahi tapu status.
E tū union calls for Affco boiler to be shut down
"Our members have zero confidence in the plant management."
Gang killing: Woman tried to stop partner's final car ride
Partner of shot gang member gives evidence.
Wilson: Civic-minded leaders so important
Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.
Union wants boiler shut down after second incident
Union wants AFFCO Moerewa boiler to be shut down after second incident.
Youth wrestler needs help to get to Games
Northland Greco-Roman wrestler Arapo Kellner needs help to get to Youth Olympics.