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Kerikeri Basin saviour dies aged 98
Joyce Mason was a founding member of the group that stopped bulldozers at Kerikeri Basin.
Chipper truck crash cuts power in Kerikeri
The truck and chipper bowled a power pole before tumbling down a bank.
Heavy rain watch for Northland with up to 70mm expected overnight
Heavy rain watch for Northland with up to 70mm expected overnight
SH11 closed, but end to slip work nears
SH11 in Bay of Islands closed tomorrow, but end to slip work nears.
Social issues, roads, education dominate Bridges' Kerikeri meeting
Close to 200 people turned out to hear National's new leader speak in Kerikeri
Ōpua housing plan on council land in Bay of Islands
Ōpua housing plan on council land in Bay of Islands.
Throwing light on the disappearing moko
The word puaki makes a fitting title for a photo exhibition at Museum of Waitangi.
Bay News Bites: Russell writer to present car of year supreme award
A weekly round-up of news and events from the Bay of Islands and around the Mid North.
Rugby: Upsets jam Premier table in North
Kamo lead both the Premier and Premier Reserve competitions.
Rock fisherman saved in extreme conditions
Several weather-related incidents kept Northland emergency services busy at the weekend.
Sir Hec Busby - master waka maker and navigator
Hekenukumai (Hec) Puhipi, has been knighted for services to Māori.
Music to the ears: Kerikeri's John Jackets earns QSM
Jackets has been involved with the Kerikeri International Piano Competition since 2007.
Boat towed to Ōpua after being gutted by fire
The stricken boat was towed to Ōpua by another vessel, where firefighters were on standby.
Dear Northland, We love you, says Govt
''It's our Government's love letter to Northland'': Phil Twyford describing $46m parcel
NZ's oldest shop, in Kerikeri, up for retail award
Northland retail site is a finalist for an award for its balance between museum and shop
What's On: Plan your Queen's Birthday Weekend.
Events around Northland this Queen's Birthday weekend.
PM announces $46m development package for Northland
The PM in Northland today to announce $46 million for regional development.
Seedling marks first of 4 million trees
Planted mānuka seedling marks a forestry partnership between three hapū and the Crown.
Money-bags Jones smashes point home at Kerikeri Airport
Shane Jones launched Kerikeri Airport upgrade by smashing a digger bucket through the roof
Bay News: Taipa school wins tall ship challenge
A weekly round-up of news and events from the Bay of Islands and around the Mid North.
Hatchard nails building apprentice title
Russell's Matt Hatchard best building apprentice in the country.
Giant fish visits Bay wreck
A fish rarely seen in NZ has taken temporary command of the sunken navy ship, Canterbury
Ngāpuhi elder Kingi Taurua laid to rest
Ngāpuhi rangatira Kingi Taurua has been laid to rest at Whitiora Marae, Te Tii.
Acts excel in Smokefreerockquest heats
Live music and original songs performed as artists try to impress judges at Forum North.
Split-second disaster leaves teen paralysed
Northland teenager Eligh Fountain's life changed in a split second on the road.
NorthTec $3m in the red
Falling enrolment numbers and restructuring at NorthTec returns a $3m deficit.
Young man dies in Whangārei crash
A 21-year-old man died in a two-car crash south of Whangarei
64 Northland firefighters raise $94K in Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge
Northland firefighters raise $94,000 for charity in Sky Tower challenge