Latest from Bay of Islands

Extra $4.243m for Northland Māori Covid resilience and vaccinations
More money to boost Northland Māori vaccination rates and Covid resilience.

Northland housing prices crack $900k after strongest quarterly growth across NZ
A 7.9 per cent growth over the past quarter saw the average property value rise to $906k.

Skis at Whangārei Museum provide insight into development of ski equipment and skiing as a sport in NZ
Interesting items at Whangārei Museum include skis.

Our Frontline Heroes: How Kai Manaaki and Whānau Support help soothe loneliness
The Northern Advocate looks at the stories of a Far North Whānau Support team.

Veitayaki shares anecdotes of good times with Fijian team mate
Former Northland rep shares the pain of losing good friend and ex-All Black Joeli Vidiri.

'I don't know what Russia is going to gain from this war': Northland Russians and Ukrainians speak out
Ukraine and Russians in Northland speak about the horrors back home.

Significant increase of Covid in Northland wastewater
The Northland DHB reported 208 new cases of Covid 19 in Northland on Monday.

Sheryl Mai: Whangārei District Council heading to court to oppose Three Waters plan
Court battle for Whangārei District Council over Three Waters reform

Northlander Ella Gunson retires from Black Sticks
After 232 Black Sticks' games Northland hockey stalwart Ella Gunson retires

Bay of Islands kids, Richie McCaw celebrate conservation success
Ex-All Black captain's visit celebrated Paihia business's win in tourism awards.

New Civil Defence tsunami category likely after Tutukaka surge damage
Tutukaka tsunami surge leads to rethink of alert categories

Whangārei Covid cases rise; changes to DHB Covid updates
The Northland DHB reported 225 new cases of Covid-19 in Northland on Sunday.

Russia invades Ukraine: Oil price, transport and fertiliser costs may rise
A Whangārei-born economist warns of rising costs due to the Russia/Ukraine conflict.

News snippets from Northland
Bus terminal upgrade; Tangihua Lodge open day and a free literacy course.

Our Frontline Heroes: Some of these health staff haven't had holidays for a long time'
Northland nurses reflect on three years of Covid-19 and what Omicron might bring.

Kaipara District Council's Three Waters staffing and expected costs wanted by Govt
Kaipara District Council looking at Three Waters staffing and expected costs.

Whangārei dog's whereabouts unknown following fatal attack on another dog
Owner of dangerous Whangarei dog fined $1500 for its attack on another dog.

Northland's Blair Tuke eyes up America's Cup success with Team NZ
Northland and Kiwi sailing star Blair Tuke makes his America's Cup presence official.

Additional stress on healthcare but education and business sectors welcome phase 3 move
Northland business, education and healthcare sectors react to the transition to phase 3.

Rookies rise to competitive challenge
Northland's first-year bowlers shine in first open competition

Kaipara District councillor Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock ejected from first meeting of 2022
Kaipara councillor Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock ejected from meeting for contempt

Over and above: Ruakākā volunteer firefighter Brian Weir celebrates 25-year milestone
Brian Weir will receive his gold star to commemorate 25 years of service later this year.

Missing woman found safe; big Lotto win; and aquifer survey
News in brief from Northland.

Northland PHE offers GP practices $2.5m to use in ways they know works best
Northland DHB yet to agree to changes proposed by Mahitahi Hauora.

Refining NZ records $552m loss as demand for jet fuel plummets
Focus now shifts to import terminal from April as refinery winds down operation.

Charges against Northland protest organiser Karen Brewer dropped
The charges relate to a protest that took place in Northland during lockdown last year.

New Covid cases in seven Northland areas; NZ to move to phase 3 of response
The Northland District Health Board reports 45 new cases in Northland today

Whangārei Heads woman missing overnight found close to home
The search began after Sue Clarridge failed to return home from a walk yesterday evening.

'Crossed the line': Labour MP receives anti-vax threats, war crime accusations
A group served papers accusing her of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and treason.