Whangaroa iwi eyes return of rock oyster industry
Native rock oysters smaller but more flavoursome than commercially-grown Pacific oysters.
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New EV charging station for Paihia
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Horse measurer uses laser precision for summer shows
Accurate horse measurements are a requirement for A and P shows, competitions.
They've created a nightmare service: Why a Northland charity is scathing of NZ Post
A Northland charity is seeking compensation for a "nightmare" experience with NZ Post.
'Everybody is just grateful to be alive': fishermen pulled from sea by container ship
The fishermen were taken to Auckland after being rescued off Northland's coast.
Students flipping tyres to better understand mental health
Ruawai College celebrated Mental Health Week with a carnival-style event.
Northland news in brief: Air NZ service Whangārei-Wellington extended; women in Kaikohe court over Covid breach
News snippets from across the region
The 90% Project: remote communities supported by police and iwi around vaccinations
Roving teams of police and iwi at times need 4WD to access Northland's remote communities.
Controversial kiwifruit spray likely to be banned
Kerikeri's John Levers has been fighting for a Hi-Cane ban for years. He's almost got it.
The 90% Project: NZ's most vulnerable region lagging behind in vaccine rollout
Northland well below national vaccination rate.
Northland news briefs: Car crash splits power pole in half
New snippets from around the region
Charity needs new van to deliver free school lunches
New van needed for Northland charity that feeds schoolkids for free
Raumanga car crash brings power pole down across street
The crash has caused a power outage to homes in Otaika, Morningside, and Tarewa Rd.
The Hundertwasser Art Centre's crooked path to completion
Preparations are being made ahead of the December opening.
Lack of care beds for booming elderly population 'breaking families apart'
Not-for-profit trust carrying the can in shortage of care centres for Kerikeri elderly.
Whangārei students makes Northland proud by winning the Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech, says her teacher
Khalia Wilson says her belief in the speech won her the trophy.
Iwi 'betrayed' over reserve location — Piripi
Iwi expected culturally significant site to be protected. It wasn't.
News snippets from Northland
Endangered kākā seen in Kerikeri and givealittle page for boy hit by truck.
Twenty-four per cent decrease in Kaipara dog attacks
KDC: Animal management results speak for themselves
'I just want to see her again'
Border restrictions tough for granddaughter and grandmother kept apart.
Whangārei's Guy Fawkes fireworks show canned due to possible rugby clash
Whangārei public fireworks display canned after clash with rugby requirements
I want to see my grandad alive: Level 2 border closures put Northland residents plans in disarray
Northlanders hurting as Government looks to keep region isolated.
Beyond beautiful: Northland photographer Rachel Jordan thanks friends and community
Rachel Jordan, who survived a helicopter crash, talks about rehab, goals, and friendship.
All in this together: Getting vaccinated about caring for others, immunologist says
Clinical immunologist Dr Maia Brewerton has advice on how to talk to the vaccine-hesitant.
Waipapa welcomes new bridge linking once-divided town
A near miss 30 years ago started Deputy Mayor Ann Court's battle for a Waipapa roundabout.
The 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?
How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?
We'll stay until the tree is saved: Protest over pōhutukawa chop
One group to occupy site; others will tend to tree and investigate reserve's history.
Plenty of options around Northland these school holidays
Locked in Northland? Never fear, there's plenty to do.
Truckie saves the day, and granddad, near Kohukohu
Truckie on early morning run saw flames coming from a shed in rural North Hokianga.
Ice cream brings a smile on many faces from Northland rest home
Whangārei dairy owner offers unlimited scoops of ice cream on the house to the elderly.
Why campaign against organised crime could help stop your car being taken
Organised crime groups prey on people's drug habits, Northland detective says
Govt allocates nearly $151,000 towards investigation on mercury contamination
Ngāti Hau pleased with investigation into mercury contamination at Puhipihi mine.
The 90% Project: Needlephobia is one less thing to worry when getting the Covid-19 jab
A Whangārei hypnotherapist is trying his best to amp up the Covid-19 vaccination drive.
Criticism over lack of disability-friendly playgrounds in Whangārei
A trip to different playgrounds in Whangārei reveal how disability-friendly they are.