Where have all the Paihia, Russell banks gone?
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
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Combating youth violence: It starts with supporting Northland families
Everyone needs to feel valued as opposed to just being a cog in our society.
Chopper appeal: Rescue service 'hugely grateful' for donations
Westpac Chopper Appeal Month to bring much-needed funds for Northland service.
Northland community-led model for Oranga Tamariki shifts power to Māori
Oranga Tamariki's Children's Team is transitioning to a community-led model in Northland.
Trapping pests at Northland's Rangikapiti helping restore reserve
Effects of trapping at Northland's Rangikapiti plain to see.
Improvements to the Awanui flood scheme progressing
Work to protect Kaitaia from floods going well - NRC.
Combating youth violence: How Northland schools are using innovation to cope with challenging students
"Somewhere on the way, we have a responsibility as a village to help these students."
'Violence begets violence' - how family harm is shaping our youth
Data has revealed the notion that youth violence has escalated in Northland is distorted.
Paralympic champion will take on two codes at Tokyo 2020
Northland Paralympic gold medallist Cameron Leslie in two sports at Tokyo 2020 games
Giant skateboard to promote Tokyo Olympics drops in on Northland
Supersized skateboard drops into Northland to promote Tokyo Olympics.
News snippets from Northland
Library closes for refurbishment; and fundraisers galore.
Māori wards for all of Northland after FNDC reverses its vote
Māori wards in the Far North as FNDC finally says yes.
Northlanders struggling to get vaccine bookings, busloads of Aucklanders turned away
Busloads of Aucklanders and a couple who flew from the South Island turned away.
Theft of portable cabin from vulnerable Northlander 'bloody low'
Thieves have been slammed for stealing a portable cabin from a vulnerable Northlander.
Mistaken identity blamed for Kerikeri real estate agent's assault on top cop
Can mistaken identity get any worse than this assault in a Paihia restaurant?
Unique multi-million dollar aluminium boat from Whangārei's Circa Marine
Whangārei's Circa Marine launches new multi-million, 24-metre aluminium boat.
'Warm, deep hug' story set to charm Northland audiences
Story about depression, loss, and discovering all the beautiful moments debuting tomorrow.
Highly venomous sea snake washes up alive on beach
A deadly sea snake found alive on a Northland beach is classed as a native.
Combating youth violence: 'It needs to stop' says mum of Northland girl viciously attacked by teen
The family say whānau and police have been amazing support in the wake of the attack.
Ajit Balasingham wins two-way race for election to the NZ Rugby board
Growing grassroots rugby in Northland at the forefront of new NZRU board member's mind.
Northland's McLeod's Brewery has more success in New World Beer And Cider Awards
Waipū's McLeod's Brewery has more success at annual brewing awards.
New blood needed to take music programme to next level
Be Free is a successful music mentoring and life skills programme for Mid North youth.
Whakaangi Landcare Trust trapping pests on Northland peninsula thanks to $30,000 grant
$30k grant from Foundation North for trapping in Far North forest
Retired roading contractors voice concerns about state of Northland roads
Four retired roading contractors speak out about the standards of Northland roads.
'Worst thing ever': Mum describes 6-year-old's heartbreaking meningococcal death
Just six hours after he was picked up from school, Takarua fell victim to the disease.
Get to know the new Ngātiwai Trust Board CEO
Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed the new CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.
Hui to focus on Northland's global trade interests
Hui to be held focussing on Māori influence in New Zealand's free trade negotiations.
Former Whangārei mayor Stan Semenoff charged after fire allegedly burnt industrial waste
Whangārei mayor Stan Semenoff pleads not guilty to discharging contaminants into the air
Whangārei chef's dad and brother recovering from Covid in Delhi
Student from Mumbai living in Whangārei worried about father back home.
Covid-19 coronavirus: appointments still preferred at Northland vaccination centres
Northland DHB CEO challenging low vaccine rollout target claimed by Health Ministry.
Whangārei exhibition to showcase best of young Ngāpuhi artists
Ngāpuhi youth are set to have their work exhibited at the Hihiaua Cultural Centre.