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Bay News: Concert long overdue; fundraiser for animal charity

A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Kaikohe trust lauded for saving district's ailing waterways

A scheme to keep young men off the streets has turned into an environmental mission.

Subdivision would 'tip the balance' from rural to urban, commissioners say

Concerns raised over lot sizes, loss of rural character, and disappearing productive land.

Bay News: New cycleway being constructed, Glow Show returns

Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

'Lost' in Northland - children's book launch in Whangārei

Lost by author Heather Whelan is set in the UK, Australia and Northland in the 1860s.

He's da bomb: Moerewa 21-year-old claims Manu Master title

Wharf jumpers brave icy water to celebrate iconic Northland summer pastime – in mid-winter

Photos: Bombs away at 2022 Manu Masters

Prizes were awarded for best style, spirit and splash as well as overall Manu Master title

Size helps but it's all about technique: Expert shares tips ahead of today's bomb comp

Forty Northlanders to take on celebrity chefs for title of Manu Master in Russell today.

'People are appreciative and down to earth': rural GP on why Northland is an exciting work place

Moerewa doctor says the current health staff shortage is the worst in 50 years.

Northland property prices fall for first time in nearly three years

Northland house prices are predicted to continue dipping, a property expert says.

Kiwi racing legend claims Far North Rally title

Mechanical issues hamper defending Far North rally champion Ben Hunt.

Northland tourism infrastructure projects get $1.3m from Government

The money will help improve visitor facilities with international borders reopening.

I wanted to celebrate surviving: Therese Wickbom recalls mental health struggles

Bald Angels Charitable Trust founder Therese Wickbom opens up about her own mental health

US President Joe Biden gets Whangārei woodturner's kauri bowl as gift from Jacinda Ardern

US President gets kauri bowl by Whangārei woodturner as gift from Jacinda Ardern

News snippets from Northland

Sir Hek movie screening; and Ken Rintoul officially made MNZM.

Northland's stretched firefighters welcome end to vax mandate

Brigades are not out of the woods yet - returning volunteers need to catch up on training.