Latest from Bay of Islands

Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds, with Sandy Myhre
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds

'Everyone's screaming out for music': Jazz and Blues Fest returns with near-record lineup
This weekend's festival the first since the pandemic to welcome back international acts.

Dozens of firefighters to again take part in a worthy cause
Maungaturoto duo gearing up for the annual Sky Tower Challenge.

'Queen of boogie piano' to play four shows in Northland
Australasia's "Queen of boogie piano" is getting set to play two shows in Northland.

Man suffers critical head injuries in fall from ute
The incident occurred on State Highway 11 about 3.50am on Saturday.

Whangārei Quarry Arts Centre's Great Plate auction has plenty of colourful creations
Take a plate - Whangārei Quarry Arts Centre's Great Plate auction on again

Taniwha hang on to claim crucial NPC win
Last-gasp penalty miss hand Northland a win in the first NPC match.

Fur seal death on Northland beach after attack by two dogs shocks local
DoC investigating dog attack that killed fur seal on Northland's Baylys Beach

Noise mitigation needed for hundreds of homes if Northland Rescue Helicopters move to Whangārei Airport
Meeting thrashed out potential options to mitigate or reduce the impact of extra noise.

Northlanders urged to prepare for winter downpours, summer droughts
Whopping 572mm rain for Kerikeri; overall July was NZ's wettest and fourth warmest ever.

Kiwi legends L.A.B and UB40 founder Ali Campbell have Northland shows over Waitangi Weekend
Northland shows from L.A.B and UB40 founder Ali Campbell over Waitangi Weekend

Opponents of Northland Rescue Helicopter base shift saying moving to airport would breach noise limits
Opponents say moving Northland Rescue Helicopter base to airport would breach noise levels

Bay News: Artist finds inspiration in the North
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Magnolia Open Days help students' fundraiser blossom
Four garden events will help Whangārei 'Dreamers' make Rarotonga trip a reality.

Subdivision would 'tip the balance' from rural to urban, commissioners say
Concerns raised over lot sizes, loss of rural character, and disappearing productive land.

Bay News: New cycleway being constructed, Glow Show returns
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

'Lost' in Northland - children's book launch in Whangārei
Lost by author Heather Whelan is set in the UK, Australia and Northland in the 1860s.

He's da bomb: Moerewa 21-year-old claims Manu Master title
Wharf jumpers brave icy water to celebrate iconic Northland summer pastime – in mid-winter

Photos: Bombs away at 2022 Manu Masters
Prizes were awarded for best style, spirit and splash as well as overall Manu Master title

Size helps but it's all about technique: Expert shares tips ahead of today's bomb comp
Forty Northlanders to take on celebrity chefs for title of Manu Master in Russell today.

Former MasterChef winner thrives on simple, pared-back life in Northland
Former MasterChef winner opens up about how TV show changed his life for the better.

Bay News: Jazz and Blues Festival back, teens chosen to represent NZ
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North

Ngāwhā healing hot springs reopen to banish winter chills
New pricing, opening times aim to protect taonga, spread crowds and create employment.

Photos: Morph Festival brings puppets alive in Kerikeri
Puppet show delivers Northland kids a message about looking after the environment.

Horses' happy place: Northland couple provide haven for neglected equines
Retired horses have the run of Tracy Croucher's Northland horse sanctuary

'Twindemic' of Covid, flu hammering Northland schools
At Kerikeri High, Northland's biggest school, up to 30 teachers are off sick each day.