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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.

Rāwene calls for urgent improvements to dangerous footpath

Footpath along increasingly busy Parnell St is in disrepair and in places non-existent.

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

The Hokianga community is saddened by the loss of Gaelene Bright.

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

Medicinal cannabis advocates say aerial operations should stop.

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

Large fleet of EVs will make country's emissions look a little better - Vaughan Gunson

Kerikeri to get homegrown version of Antiques Roadshow

All proceeds from weekend-long collectables fair destined for Hospice Mid Northland.

'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

Kevin Page has a run-in with what he thinks is a would-be thief.

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

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

A Kerikeri newbie has created a caffeine-fuelled project in a bid to meet new people.

Budget 2022: Funding hopes for aged care already at 'breaking point'

Pay inequity for aged care nurses has left rest home stretched thin for staff.

Shane Reti: Aged residential care sector under pressure

New Zealand is short of 1000 registered aged residential care nurses, Shane Reti writes.

Whangārei surfer lands Junior Pro title in Gisborne

Young Whangārei surfer stamps his mark on Junior Pro national competition