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Teens risk own lives to save child in surf at remote Kiripaka beach
A teenage boy left in a serious condition after his rescue efforts was flown to hospital.
Planned $3.7m reclamation, boat ramp to improve water access in Kerikeri
Plan has iwi blessing but some Rangitane locals oppose proposed 7000sq m reclamation.
'Beautiful to watch': Dolphin encounter caught on cellphone
Lee Gamble captured dolphin experience on cellphone, but wishes she had her camera.
Boaties' pets putting island nature restoration at risk
Increase in dogs and cats brought ashore puts island restoration project at risk.
Want to be the next Taika? Filmmaking workshop on in Whangārei
The workshop will give youth the chance to try their hand at filmmaking.
Whangārei's glass recycling efforts get $42,000 boost
Glass recycling efforts in Whangārei have been given $42,000 boost
Catching up with Whangārei family man whose life was flipped upside down in quarantine
A Whangārei father's wife diagnosed with cancer 10,000km away while he quarantined in NZ
Arapohue, Ruawai, Whangārei to host fours tournament
Congratulations to Paul Wightman who reached the last 32 in the singles.
'Please help me bring him home': Plea for return of missing puppy
Staffie-cross dog is a Moerewa mother's "last link" to her late pregnant teen daughter.
Six60 looking forward to starting national tour in Northland
Matiu Walters - Six60 frontman - on Waitangi gig and touring
News snippets from Northland
Sandcastle comp on again; and stolen sick puppy returned.
'Your results don't define how far you'll go': Message to NCEA students
NCEA exam results will be available online next week.
Strawberries satisfy horticulture habit
Strawberry Sheilas owner Lesley A'Court looks back on her horticultural achievements
Witnesses wanted to fight ahead of Ōpua homicide
Northland police want witnesses to a second altercation before a man was killed
Rāhui on harbour to protect falling scallop stocks
Far North hapu have laid a three-year rāhui on taking scallops from the Whangaroa harbour.
Hopes for bumper turnout at Kaikohe show
Free kids' rides expected to be a big drawcard this Saturday.
It's warming up to be a busy summer in the Bay of Islands
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Northland girl's fundraiser wins guru's attention and US$10,000 for charity
Anika Beren, 10, hoped to raise $1000 for BOI Animal Rescue. She's now gone over $15,000.
Seeing 'little critter' was best start to the new year
Oystercatcher chick hatches at Ahipara bird sanctuary for the first time in decades.
Photos: Bay of Islands Music Festival 2021
More than 3500 people packed Kainui Vineyard for a show headlined by Benee and Dobbyn.
Sick puppy stolen from the back of a Northland animal rescue van in Kawakawa
Northland animal rescue charity devastated after a sick puppy was stolen from their van
Ruapekapeka remembrance heals rifts of 175 years ago
'It's brought us closer together,' commemoration organiser says.
Kaipara storm past Kamo for T20 glory
Kamo had lost only one of five games leading into the final and looked the favourite.
Photos: Hapū mark 175 years since battle of Ruapekapeka Pā
Battle of Te Ruapekapeka was one of the most significant conflicts in New Zealand history.
Police seek mystery witness as murder inquiry continues
CCTV shows a woman witnessed the Kawakawa altercation that preceded a killing in Ōpua.
Historic church organ damaged, locals urged to be vigilant
St James organist has carried out a temporary fix but expert has to come up from Oamaru.
Police appealing for car/fight sightings after Ōpua stabbing
Anyone with footage of an altercation on Thursday could upload it at crew.nzpolice.org.
Photos: Russell's tall ships race 2021
The annual Russell Boating Club event is more a celebration of sail than a serious race.
Paralysed Whangārei teen gets life-changing surgery
Five-hour nerve transplant surgery aims to help restore movement in hands.
Love of lifesaving: Waipū lifeguard celebrates 50th season
Waipū Cove surf lifeguard Ian Godfrey has spent 50 years saving Northland beachgoers.