He was bawling his eyes out and we were sitting there feeling uncomfortable: complainant
Accusers allege uncle apologised but continued sexually abusing other young relatives
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Bay news: Hotere studio joins top heritage sites
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North
Iwi-commissioned sculpture on Kerikeri roundabout vandalised before completion
Shane Jones hits out at 'dorks', 'scribblers' and Kerikeri's 'insidious criminality'.
The watchful eye of Paihia: Town's state-of-the-art CCTV system paying off
CCTV paid for by seized criminal assets used to nab suspect in attack on town custodian.
Live: Cyclone Dovi leaves thousands without power; fallen tree damages house in Kauri
A falling tree damaged a house in Kauri, no one was injured.
Tracing the path of Pikopo Pompallier across Aotearoa
December 21 marks the 150th anniversary of Jean-Baptiste Pompallier's death.
Wharf carvings restore Māori presence in Russell
For decades te ao Māori (the Māori world) was almost invisible in Russell. Not any more.
'A terrible thing': Hapū decry attack on Russell's historic flagpole
Hapū, police want to hear from anyone who recognises distinctive paint, tagging.
Russell flagpole attack upsets local hapū
Flagpole has been fenced off for safety until permanent repairs can be carried out.
Carved pare 'a step towards unity'
Painted pare brightens Kaitaia alleyway, completing first third of revitalisation project.
Two ram raids in as many weeks terrify dairy manager
Dairy owner removes tobacco and vape products off site during non-trading hours.
Staff shortages hurting hospitality during busiest season
Northland's hospitality businesses face worsening staff shortage over busy summer period
'Our safety is at stake': Russell up in arms over relocation of town's sole constable
Police say historic Russell residence is deteriorating and too expensive to maintain.
Watch: Bright lights appear in Northland night sky
Starlink has launched several chains of up to 60 satellites in recent years.
Businesses call for split traffic light levels in Northland
Businesses want high-vax areas to go orange; BOI Music Fest still set to go ahead in Jan.
Fortress Tai Tokerau: Iwi, DHBs write to PM asking that unvaccinated be kept out
Four major DHBs have supported calls to stop unvaccinated visitors travelling to Northland
Bay of Islands iwi plans border control measures to shut out summer visitors
The roadblocks will prevent holidaymakers visiting Ōpua, Waitangi, Russell, and Paihia.
Delta outbreak: Virus reaches NZ's northern tip
Patient's isolation and area's high vax rate mean spread of the virus is unlikely.
Two Māori seats confirmed from Northland Regional Council representation review
Two councillors will be elected in a region-wide Māori constituency at the next election.
'Idiotic behaviour': Grisly discovery of fake skulls on popular beach
Even though these remains turned out to be fake, many discoveries in Northland are real.
Real estate agent sentenced for punching top cop
Request for discharge without conviction rejected; punch could have been 'disastrous'.
Pharmacy's 'director of entertainment' prescribing lockdown laughter
Pharmacy running double shifts to get through tsunami of lockdown prescriptions.
Comment: Why are we being kept at level 4 with Auckland?
The decision to keep Northland at level 4 needs to be changed, now.
Ngāti Hine Health Trust vaccinating more than 400 a day
Northland DHB does more than 600 Covid tests in a day.
$20m boost a 'game-changer' for Northland jobs, environment
Jobs for Nature programme will support 12 projects and create 324 jobs across Northland.
Ngāti Hine Health Trust's Covid vaccination Whangārei clinic biggest in North
Ngāti Hine Health Trust has successfully administered 4557 doses, as of July 4.
Power station opening heralds new era of Far North self-reliance
Geothermal energy now powers the Far North for 97 per cent of the year.
Council's rego, WOF checks 'hit Māori, rural poor hardest'
Rural Māori already face extra barriers to becoming road-legal, driver advocate says.
Dial change: Coast-ing across Northland on one frequency
Frequency changes to Coast and The Hits frequencies across parts of Northland.
Northland town spearheads Covid-19 vaccine for all
Russell St John, Ngāti Hine Health Trust team up in vaccine roll-out.
Chief Justice okays wearing of taonga during court proceedings
Northland Māori lawyer prefers neckties to taonga as standard dress code in court.
World's largest yacht brings airport runway to standstill
The triple masts of Sea Eagle II caused a flight hazard as yacht went near airport.
Five more Northland kiwi killed after suspected dog attack
People urged to be vigilant about wandering dogs after latest deaths on Purerua Peninsula.
Protracted legal stoush between landowners and lines company
Case remitted to the Environment Court to finalise easements sought by Top Energy.