News briefs from Northland: Widespread alcohol bans, and get a free haircut for the kids
News snippets from Northland
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Spectacle of sail set to return to Russell
The annual tall ships race is one of the Bay’s top sailing and social events.
Summer fun: Two free family events on Paihia beach
The beach dig will be held on Jan 14 followed by the popular sandcastle comp on Jan 28.
News briefs: Alcohol banned in public in Whangārei areas
Latest snippets from around the region.
Campers hunker down as wind and rain hammers Northland
Some campgrounds have emptied out; at others stoic campers are determined to stay put.
Tragic start to 2023 as two die in Northland crash
Vehicle hitting tree claims two lives in Ahipara, Far North
Birds of a feather: Hundreds of colourful birds to view at The Parrot Place in Northland
Vanessa Barratt takes the Northern Advocate through The Parrott Place in Kerikeri.
2022 in review: Top sports pics from Advocate photographer Tania Whyte
Favourite sporting pics by Advocate photographer Tania Whyte from 2022
Northland news in brief: Heavy rain and wind on the way; and Covid response recognition
News snippets from Northland.
Bay of Islands swimmers take the plunge for first sunrise of 2023
The Bay of Islands Ocean Swimmers have taken the plunge at dawn on January 1 since 2006.
MNZM for Whangarēi district councillor Phil Halse
Service to local government and the community recognised.
2022 in review: Some of the Advocate photographers' favourite sporting shots of the year
2022 in review: Michael Cunningham shares his favourite sporting shots of the year
News briefs from Northland: Popular track open again; and stolen mail found
News snippets from Northland
Summer of music: Northland's music lineup
Plenty of live music in Northland this summer as Covid restrictions gone
News in brief from Northland - Tractor Spectacular; and counterfeit banknotes
News snippets from Northland
News from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson
Latest news from Northland's bowls scene.
DoC's plea for Kiwis to take care of our marine reserves during summer
Plea for Kiwis to take care of our marine reserves.
Monstrous discovery in Bay of Islands sewer prompts toilet warning
It turns out ‘flushable’ wipes are anything but. Just ask Far North sewage contractors.
Three-vehicle pile-up blocks SH10 at Waipapa, Northland
No major injuries but crash left one lane buried in broken bottles.
Whangārei crash Northland's second fatality of Christmas/New Year Holiday
Police were called to Puna Rere Drive where the crash happened around 8.50pm.
Northern Advocate photographer Tania Whyte’s favourite photos from 2022
From dogs playing in the water to the election of a new mayor, it's been a busy year.
Popular bike trail set to reopen in time for summer holidays
Twin Coast Cycle Trail's partial closure in 2021 hit bike, accommodation businesses hard.
Unique rolling ball clock sculpture at Whangārei Town Basin handed over to council
Unique rolling ball clock taken over by Whangārei Districxt Council
Three Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss out
Three Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.
$97m Northland timber company sale could bring hundreds of new jobs
The award-winning business could double in size.
No call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or Auckland
Some roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.
‘Absolutely nuts’: Angler lands 464.5kg marlin after 10-hour battle
Skipper said Tuydor’s monumental effort was the greatest he’d seen in the angler's chair.
100MW battery storage for Northland's Marsden Pt
Ruakākā to get a 100MW battery storage unit.
Northland news snippets: Mobile Bay Barge back; 17,000 to fly north
News in brief from across Northland and surrounds.
Whangārei District councillor faces Code of Conduct complaint
Jayne Golightly has apologised to her fellow councillors.
Court ruling paves way for new no-take areas, commercial fishing ban
Landmark court decision effectively creates a new marine reserve in Northland.
Bay News: Treasured family papers recorded as nationally significant; letterbox competition winner
A weekly round-up of news and information from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Handle with care: Research reveals the way fish are handled after catch-and-release increases survival rates
Data could help save hundreds of thousands of fish per year.