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News in brief from across Northland and surrounds.
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Court ruling paves way for new no-take areas, commercial fishing ban
Landmark court decision effectively creates a new marine reserve in Northland.
Whangārei District councillor faces Code of Conduct complaint
Jayne Golightly has apologised to her fellow councillors.
Bay News: Treasured family papers recorded as nationally significant; letterbox competition winner
A weekly round-up of news and information from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Handle with care: Research reveals the way fish are handled after catch-and-release increases survival rates
Data could help save hundreds of thousands of fish per year.
Northland news in brief: New shade sail for Paparoa; and sand dune death decision reserved
News snippets from Northland.
Teacher named as man who imported child sexual abuse images
Images Included many from the worst possible category.
Help coming for unwanted and neglected cats in Far North
A new rescue group will tackle the huge problem of unwanted cats in the Bay of Islands.
Hot, humid and wet summer expected in Northland
Northland summer set to be warm and wet, as La Niña and marine heatwave bite
Need for warmer Northland homes behind $280k of energy-saving funding
Three energy-saving projects in Northland have received $280k of Government funding.
High drowning rates prompt call for Kiwis to take care on the water
Northland has the second worst drowning and fifth worst water-related injuries in NZ
'Apprehensive' Bay of Islands businesses struggle to find staff ahead of busy season
There are concerns about staff shortages and the spread of Covid.
Happy vibe: NZ Post workers enjoy Christmas spirit in Northland
Kaikohe-based posties Shannon and Rod Macneil love their jobs at Christmastime.
Bay news: Artist brightens school with murals; theatre and gallery back in action
A weekly round-up of news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Trip to the US on offer to Northland team for Aquabots success
Parua Bay School team wins spot in international Aquabots final.
Application for expansion of Northport site at Marsden Pt, including wharf extension
Northport, applied for consent to expand its into the sea including 11.7ha reclamation
High Court to hear opposition to Northland Rescue Helicopter base move
Plans to shift Northland Rescue Helicopter have been opposed in the High Court.
Man killed while sandboarding ignored order not to go down dunes, court hears
Northland company on trial after Korean tourist dies at Northalnd's Te Paki sand dunes
International Day of Persons with Disabilities a success in Whangārei
"It’s about empowering the disabled community"
More money wanted for transport in Northland
Northland’s local government leaders want more transport funding to aid regional growth.
Whangārei used to be the place you stopped only for a toilet break. Not any more.
Hundertwasser and new Town Basin attractions credited with city’s tourism turnaround.
Northland Chinese restaurant ordered to pay former worker $23K
The worker said some weeks he was made to work up to 87 hours over a seven-day period.
Where Ninety Mile Beach mussel spat come from has finally been revealed
Mussel spat washing up on Ninety Mile Beach is from local reefs
Change of plea wanted by Northland man who owned dog that killed kiwi
Man who owns dog that killed kiwi in Northland wants to change his guilty plea
Enough is enough: Whangārei dairy owners call for law change after fatal stabbing
Dairy owners want to see more consequences for robbers
Northland's wettest November on record sees 360mm fall
Northland's wettest November on record saw more than five times the monthly rain average.
It's a no: Far North dog enthusiasts oppose site of new off-leash dog park
Far North dog owners have given a big paws down to the site of a new designated dog park.
Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu is new WBC Asia Super bantamweight champion
Northland boxer Mea Motu claims first international title in Dubai.
How you can help someone as they fight through an eating disorder
This year wait times in Northland average about 11 days
'17 years of hell': Contractor owed $6m by council seeks to have their building sold
High Court gives Whangārei man permission to apply to sell council buildings over debt.