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![Bay News: Turner centre reopening after Covid; business stalwart farewell; swingers under the spotlight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Bay News: Turner centre reopening after Covid; business stalwart farewell; swingers under the spotlight
Latest news and snippets from the Bay of Islands and surrounds, with Sandy Myhre.
![Fluoride could be added to Northland's drinking water supplies under Government order](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Fluoride could be added to Northland's drinking water supplies under Government order
Fluoride could be added to Northland drinking water supplies under a Government decree
![Boy, 8, permanently disabled in crash caused by 11-time drink-driver](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Boy, 8, permanently disabled in crash caused by 11-time drink-driver
Recidivist drink-driver Peter Stringfellow was subject to supervision when he reoffended.
![Gaelene Bright: Man appears in court charged with murder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Gaelene Bright: Man appears in court charged with murder
The Hokianga community is saddened by the loss of Gaelene Bright.
![Kamo shooting: Person took cover behind vehicle as shots fired](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Kamo shooting: Person took cover behind vehicle as shots fired
Shots were fired in Tikipunga at a parked vehicle behind which a person was taking cover.
![Aerial cannabis operation: A third of NZ plants found in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Aerial cannabis operation: A third of NZ plants found in Northland
Medicinal cannabis advocates say aerial operations should stop.
![Kiwis renting bachs in Northland in record numbers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Kiwis renting bachs in Northland in record numbers
Northland fourth most popular spot to rent bachs over summer
![Comment: Battery price the biggest unknown in EV strategy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Comment: Battery price the biggest unknown in EV strategy
Large fleet of EVs will make country's emissions look a little better - Vaughan Gunson
![Inmate climbs onto roof at Ngāwhā Prison; comes down 18 hours later](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Inmate climbs onto roof at Ngāwhā Prison; comes down 18 hours later
Prisoner climbed onto roof at 11pm on Sunday and descended voluntarily at 5pm on Monday.
![Retiree's $100k claim a 'wildly inaccurate' assessment of damages due](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Retiree's $100k claim a 'wildly inaccurate' assessment of damages due
Dargaville pensioner's tenancy dispute less serious than comparable Kainga Ora cases
!['Survival mode': Inquiry finds Omicron response put disabled people at risk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Survival mode': Inquiry finds Omicron response put disabled people at risk
Human Rights Commission inquiry finds disabled people put at risk by NZ's Omicron response
!['They have a right to feel safe at work': Firefighters and paramedics endure assaults](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'They have a right to feel safe at work': Firefighters and paramedics endure assaults
The public is urged to be kind to first responders as they endure violence on the job.
![Mini crime spree - Kevin Page has the solution to protect his property](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mini crime spree - Kevin Page has the solution to protect his property
Kevin Page has a run-in with what he thinks is a would-be thief.
![Groovy device kept a lid on milk boilovers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Groovy device kept a lid on milk boilovers
Its main purpose is preventing milk boiling over on the stove top
![Northland speed limit consultation opens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland speed limit consultation opens
You can now have your say on proposed speed limit reductions.
![From big city to small town: Coffee-meeting project a hit with Far North locals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
From big city to small town: Coffee-meeting project a hit with Far North locals
A Kerikeri newbie has created a caffeine-fuelled project in a bid to meet new people.
![Whangārei surfer lands Junior Pro title in Gisborne](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Whangārei surfer lands Junior Pro title in Gisborne
Young Whangārei surfer stamps his mark on Junior Pro national competition
![Kaikohe's historic pūriri safe - but it may be in for a pruning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Kaikohe's historic pūriri safe - but it may be in for a pruning
The giant pūriri is listed as a wahi tapu but is missing from NZ's Notable Trees register.
![Assaults on the frontline: Cops facing more attacks on the job](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Assaults on the frontline: Cops facing more attacks on the job
Around 31 per cent of the nearly 300 assaults on Northland cops resulted in injuries.
![Arborist stumped over no protections for Northland's native trees](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Arborist stumped over no protections for Northland's native trees
Local arborist speaks out against relaxed rules around chopping down native historic trees
![Northland family reunited with Ukrainian mum: 'Many happy tears and warm cuddles' followed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland family reunited with Ukrainian mum: 'Many happy tears and warm cuddles' followed
Northland man sells his most prized possession to build his mother-in-law a house.
![International Rally of Whangārei speeds across finish line](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
International Rally of Whangārei speeds across finish line
The International Rally of Whangārei wraps up after a speedy few days.
![Waipū clinches tight win in premier rugby against Old Boys Marist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Waipū clinches tight win in premier rugby against Old Boys Marist
Our photographer captured the close Waipu vs Old Boys' Marist game at Caledonian Park
![A lifetime of popular television show Dr Who](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
A lifetime of popular television show Dr Who
Joe Bennett reflects on a lifetime of Dr Who.
![Demand for Covid vaccine 'trickling': Māori health provider](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Demand for Covid vaccine 'trickling': Māori health provider
Northland received nearly $10.9m in funding for the vaccination rollout.
![Northland news in brief: Protest at Whangārei Library; daily Covid cases; new cops for Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland news in brief: Protest at Whangārei Library; daily Covid cases; new cops for Northland
The latest news bites from around the region.
![Comment: Hundertwasser's art harbinger of global issues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Comment: Hundertwasser's art harbinger of global issues
Hundertwasser's lifework is on display at Whangārei Town Basin
![Pride, celebration as new Governor-General welcomed at Waitangi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Pride, celebration as new Governor-General welcomed at Waitangi
Northland's Dame Cindy embodies both sides of the Treaty in one person, iwi leader says.