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News from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson
Latest news from Northland's bowls scene.
DoC's plea for Kiwis to take care of our marine reserves during summer
Plea for Kiwis to take care of our marine reserves.
Monstrous discovery in Bay of Islands sewer prompts toilet warning
It turns out ‘flushable’ wipes are anything but. Just ask Far North sewage contractors.
Three-vehicle pile-up blocks SH10 at Waipapa, Northland
No major injuries but crash left one lane buried in broken bottles.
Whangārei crash Northland's second fatality of Christmas/New Year Holiday
Police were called to Puna Rere Drive where the crash happened around 8.50pm.
Northern Advocate photographer Tania Whyte’s favourite photos from 2022
From dogs playing in the water to the election of a new mayor, it's been a busy year.
Popular bike trail set to reopen in time for summer holidays
Twin Coast Cycle Trail's partial closure in 2021 hit bike, accommodation businesses hard.
Unique rolling ball clock sculpture at Whangārei Town Basin handed over to council
Unique rolling ball clock taken over by Whangārei Districxt Council
Three Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss out
Three Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.
$97m Northland timber company sale could bring hundreds of new jobs
The award-winning business could double in size.
No call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or Auckland
Some roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.
‘Absolutely nuts’: Angler lands 464.5kg marlin after 10-hour battle
Skipper said Tuydor’s monumental effort was the greatest he’d seen in the angler's chair.
100MW battery storage for Northland's Marsden Pt
Ruakākā to get a 100MW battery storage unit.
Northland news snippets: Mobile Bay Barge back; 17,000 to fly north
News in brief from across Northland and surrounds.
Whangārei District councillor faces Code of Conduct complaint
Jayne Golightly has apologised to her fellow councillors.
Court ruling paves way for new no-take areas, commercial fishing ban
Landmark court decision effectively creates a new marine reserve in Northland.
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.
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
Trip to the US on offer to Northland team for Aquabots success
Parua Bay School team wins spot in international Aquabots final.
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