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Young muscle needed to aid woodchoppers’ record-breaking fundraising drive
Kerikeri Woodchoppers have so far raised $330,000 for eye surgery across the Pacific.

'Still a lot of crime going on': Residents concerned after failed police station opening trial
Residents in Kaikohe and Paihia have been asking for a greater police presence.

Church appeals for return of stolen cannon
The centuries-old cannon, or carronade, was displayed in a returned services cemetery.

'They don't feel safe anymore': Remote community's pursuit for permanent police
Recent crimes in South Hokianga have led locals to start a petition for more police.

It's the right thing to do: SPCA urges doggy daycare centres to get certified to improve animal welfare
A Whangārei doggy daycare is urging other daycare centres to get certified with the SPCA.

Zedyn triumphs again in Kerikeri skate comp
Annual event draws some of the nation’s top vert skateboaders to Kerikeri Domain.

Central Kerikeri residents' views sought on Kāinga Ora plans for three-storey flats
A community group is worried about 'quick fixes' and a lack of planning for the zone.

Nature doesn't care about us: Experts advise against building by rivers, clifftops and coastlines
Experts say we shouldn't be building homes near rivers or coast.

Waipapa family ‘traumatised’ after trees crash on to home
Son Liam hit on head by falling ceiling; branch punches hole in roof.

Hawaiian-born clothing designer brings a little bit of aloha to Northland
Kerikeri shop working with Kiwi designers to provide unique Northland clothes.

German piano with fascinating history on display at Whangārei Museum
A German piano on display in the Whangārei Museum has an amazing history.

‘I’m in awe of their selflessness and bravery’: Rescuers praised for preventing drownings
Drama began when two boys got into difficulty in rain-swollen Kerikeri River.

Bay of Islands kiwi deaths investigated after suspected dog attacks
Cause of death not yet clear, but local found to have unregistered, uncontained dogs.

Kerikeri Theatre Co hopes to finally perform Macbeth - a year after Covid cancellation
Last year’s production was derailed by Northland’s first Omicron outbreak.

Six times monthly average as parts of Northland get wettest January on record
Parts of Northland got more rain than ever before last month.

Waitangi Day: Commemorations for most about fun and family
Fun the order of the day at Waitangi for most

First a new job, now a new name: “Chippy” gets a te reo moniker
The name was bestowed by Far North mayor Moko Tepania during the PM’s visit to Kerikeri.

Petrol thieves stoop to new low as hospice car targeted
Costly damage inflicted as thieves drill into petrol tanks and siphon out fuel.

'One of the coolest bands': Hot Potato Band to play free concert in Kerikeri
The Hot Potato Band is playing a free concert in Kerikeri on February 12.

Driver may have been in crashed car for hours before she was found
SH10 closed between Puketona and Pakaraka while police investigated the crash.

Bay News: Sailing week under way; return of swallows and art for a cause
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre.

Speeding boaties and lack of lifejackets still a problem in Northland
Regional harbourmaster on continuous flouting of bylaws by boaties.

News briefs from Northland: Child trapped in giant bronze sea shell and SH10 delays this week
News snippets from Northland

It's part of your problem: Restaurant owner to seek compensation from council
Sovrano Estate restaurant plans to seek compensation after council delayed liquor licence.

'It’s complete incompetence': Restaurant owners may have to sell after council bungles liquor licence
A delayed liquor licence has forced owner to put business on market.

‘Pod’ to plate: Depot’s new shellfish debut
Al Brown's restaurant unveiled a 'perfect' innovation this week.

St John Cadet training sees Northland nine-year-old save grandmother's life
Northland nine-year-old saves Gran's life thanks to her St John Cadet training.

'It's like walking around with the All Blacks': Celebrity dog and owner share happiness
Northland's new celebrity Irish wolfhound is dishing out plenty of puppy love at schools.

One dead, another injured after crash in Kerikeri
Police say the incident has blocked both lanes.