Throwing light on the disappearing moko
The word puaki makes a fitting title for a photo exhibition at Museum of Waitangi.
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A weekly round-up of news and events from the Bay of Islands and around the Mid North.
Rugby: Upsets jam Premier table in North
Kamo lead both the Premier and Premier Reserve competitions.
Rock fisherman saved in extreme conditions
Several weather-related incidents kept Northland emergency services busy at the weekend.
Sir Hec Busby - master waka maker and navigator
Hekenukumai (Hec) Puhipi, has been knighted for services to Māori.
Music to the ears: Kerikeri's John Jackets earns QSM
Jackets has been involved with the Kerikeri International Piano Competition since 2007.
Boat towed to Ōpua after being gutted by fire
The stricken boat was towed to Ōpua by another vessel, where firefighters were on standby.
Dear Northland, We love you, says Govt
''It's our Government's love letter to Northland'': Phil Twyford describing $46m parcel
NZ's oldest shop, in Kerikeri, up for retail award
Northland retail site is a finalist for an award for its balance between museum and shop
What's On: Plan your Queen's Birthday Weekend.
Events around Northland this Queen's Birthday weekend.
PM announces $46m development package for Northland
The PM in Northland today to announce $46 million for regional development.
Seedling marks first of 4 million trees
Planted mānuka seedling marks a forestry partnership between three hapū and the Crown.
Money-bags Jones smashes point home at Kerikeri Airport
Shane Jones launched Kerikeri Airport upgrade by smashing a digger bucket through the roof
Bay News: Taipa school wins tall ship challenge
A weekly round-up of news and events from the Bay of Islands and around the Mid North.
Hatchard nails building apprentice title
Russell's Matt Hatchard best building apprentice in the country.
Giant fish visits Bay wreck
A fish rarely seen in NZ has taken temporary command of the sunken navy ship, Canterbury
Ngāpuhi elder Kingi Taurua laid to rest
Ngāpuhi rangatira Kingi Taurua has been laid to rest at Whitiora Marae, Te Tii.
Acts excel in Smokefreerockquest heats
Live music and original songs performed as artists try to impress judges at Forum North.
Split-second disaster leaves teen paralysed
Northland teenager Eligh Fountain's life changed in a split second on the road.
NorthTec $3m in the red
Falling enrolment numbers and restructuring at NorthTec returns a $3m deficit.
Young man dies in Whangārei crash
A 21-year-old man died in a two-car crash south of Whangarei
64 Northland firefighters raise $94K in Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge
Northland firefighters raise $94,000 for charity in Sky Tower challenge
Kingi Tauroa - Ngāpuhi leader and 'true soldier'
Taurua had been a govt adviser, war veteran, SAS member, prison officer and broadcaster.
Saving Northland - budget will come but no figures yet
Northland conservation efforts will be boosted by the budget but no-one knows by how much
Rescued kids in wrecked boat won't be punished
The kids' rescuer has not been contacted by authorities about the incident.
What's On: Pirates, pigeons and pampering
From pigeon shows to pirate day - there's plenty to do in Northland.
'Absolute stupidity': Four kids rescued in broken boat
Fisherman said he's never seen anything as bad as this.
Hati takes national Muay Thai title
Quinita Hati claimed the national female lightweight title in New Plymouth.
Ngāpuhi elder Kingi Taurua dies at 80, after cancer battle
The 80-year-old was a huge figure for the northern iwi.