App gives Whangārei grandmother more balance in life
She's been using it to counter her vertigo and motion sickness.
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Singles bowls comp goes down to the wire
An enjoyable day was had by all, some great bowls played in both competitions.
Water restrictions ease in some places
News snippets from around the Bay of Islands.
Kerikeri Domain plans unveiled to mostly positive community
Kerikeri youth are set to get a new skatepark as part of major investment into the Domain.
Mystery surrounds koi carp's appearance in Northland lake
Authorities were earlier warned of angry trout anglers threatening to release pest fish.
Eastwood: Youth are key to sport's future
A group of enthusiastic and passionate pupils came up with the idea of a bike group.
Northland's environmental heroes wanted for Northland Regional Council's environmental awards
Northland Regional Council's environmental awards on again.
Couple relish huge potential of tamarillos
Northland tamarillo producers are eyeing potential export markets
Another big milestone for Hundertwasser Art Centre project
Trees are being lifted by crane to be planted atop the Hundertwasser Art Centre building.
Outrage after council kennel facility left in disrepair
Far North dog owners are outraged the former Melka Kennels have become derelict.
Councils may have to cancel call for Māori wards submissions
A public notice on Thursday seeking submissions might need to be cancelled two days later.
Far North charity gets $50,000 from teens who won national waiata comp
Northland teens donate $50,000 waiata prize to Shine on Kaitaia charity.
Vaughan Gunson: Will we end up outsourcing our carbon emissions to other countries?
On closer look there are questions around the Climate Change Commission's advice.
David Grindle: Giving references: what's an employer to do?
One area where employers should be wary is when conducting pre-employment checks.
New roundabouts mean motorists need to know road rules
Drivers need to brush up on road rules with four new roundabouts in Northland.
Meningococcal death: Leaders plead for help as 'well-loved' boy passes away
Covid-19 had restricted some vital health services to Northland's most in need whānau.
Consents to mine sand from Mangawhai coast opposed by locals
Pressure on to turn the tide on sand mining off the Mangawhai to Pakiri coast
Six-hour ordeal: Divers stranded on island after boat breaks anchor
Closing a trip report is just as important as logging one to prevent emergency callouts.
Two Northlanders to wear hearts on sleeve in TV dating show
Two Northlanders are set to star on the new Bachelor.
Schoolgirl's first marlin is a record-breaker
10-year-old catches 122kg striped marlin in Northland waters
Countdown to Northland's Covid vaccine rollout
Around 1200 Northlanders will be the region's first people offered a Covid-19 vaccination.
Northland again makes SPCA's animal cruelty List of Shame
SPCA's animal cruelty List of Shame features Northland dog with shocking mange.
Council throws more regulations at Northland animal rescue advocate
Animal rescue advocate Donna Badorek is infuriated after more council demands on her land.
Northland swamp kauri used by researchers to find out when Earth switched poles
Ancient Northland swamp kauri shows breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.
Rare discoveries found excites marine researchers
The Far Out Ocean Research Collective team are taking Northland's waters by storm.
Spirited women raise Encephalitis awareness in Northland
Adventure race promotes awareness of often misunderstood condition
Northland police hone in on man connected to Kaipara bach fire
Police said the owners of the bach had no idea the man was living at the property.
Big tractors for 'big feelings'
Identifying the thoughts behind feelings promoted as a key skill for young people.
Whangārei community events planned over SH1 four-laning
Drop-in sessions are planned for venues in Mata and the Whangārei Town Basin next week.
When will the Covid vaccine come to Northland?
The Ministry of Health has confirmed there would be a particular focus on Māori.