Bay News: Reflections on Waitangi day; youth theatre classes
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Knuckledusters, knives among items seized at Northland courts
Hundreds of items were also taken from court visitors temporarily.
Six months later, Rawene Hospital after-hours services still closed
The hospital originally closed its after-hours services in August.
Northlanders fear Brynderwyns closure will become 'another Mangamuka Gorge'
The cost of the closed Brynderwyns is mounting as leaders call for urgent action.
Young runner from Whangārei to represent NZ on world stage
She's one of the best young athletes in Aotearoa - now she's competing on the world stage.
NZ study showing higher rates of heart disease after Covid jabs should be treated with caution - expert
The study provided further reassurance about the safety of the vaccine, an official said.
Bay of Islands kiwi deaths investigated after suspected dog attacks
Cause of death not yet clear, but local found to have unregistered, uncontained dogs.
Three people injured, Western Hills Drive blocked after crash
The two-vehicle collision was reported around 3.30pm.
Looming tropical cyclone gets a name: NZ urged to prepare
Modellers expect the storm to reach our shores from Sunday.
Marae sees Russell name change as 'restoration'
Chairwoman Deb Rewiri tells residents to give Kororāeka a chance.
Northland-based Turk can't sleep thinking about the earthquake damage to homeland
Northland Turk fortunate his family is safe after powerful earthquake kills thousands.
Police help distribute donated kai in Waitangi
Officers took food donated by a local supermarket to the marae.
Emily Henderson: Government providing much-needed housing
When people around us are secure, so are we all, writes Emily Henderson.
Northlanders spend whopping $2.6b on their cards in just one year
Northlanders on a card spending spree after the Covid lockdown.
She died in her sleep of a fatal overdose: Coroner's warning over common painkillers, sedatives
Drug overdose deaths are up 54 per cent from 2017 to 2021, according to a new report.
Kerikeri Theatre Co hopes to finally perform Macbeth - a year after Covid cancellation
Last year’s production was derailed by Northland’s first Omicron outbreak.
Cost of learning crisis highlighted as Tai Tokerau suffers highest need
Disadvantages for low-income families have been amplified by the cost of living crisis,
L.A.B tour treats Whangārei to homegrown music
L.A.B entertained thousands on Saturday at Whangārei's Semenoff Stadium.
Tropical cyclone likely to hit flood-ravaged north this weekend
A tropical low is brewing a cyclone in the Coral Sea.
Photos: Kids get creative in Paihia sandcastle comp
Taniwha, tiki among the winning creations at Saturday’s event.
Mere Mangu sparks controversy by speaking during MPs' welcome
In Ngāpuhi custom, women don’t speak on the marae atea.
‘More light, less heat’: Plea from Waitangi 2023
Crowds reduced by road closures and weather, but festival's post-Covid return a success.
'Big sob story': Woman swindled by dog adoption scam
The woman's good deed of helping a dog supposedly in need of a home turned sour quickly.
'Awesome guy': Distraught mother speaks after son's body found in river
Man went missing from function and his body discovered hours later by paddleboarder.
Northlanders' chance to show they know their rugby - new referees wanted
Northland Rugby Union on the lookout for more referees,
In pictures: Waka parade one of Waitangi Day's greatest spectacles
The waka parade is one of Waitangi Day's top spectacles.
Getting kids to school a rough ride in Northland
Buses running behind and parents trying to keep up with fees: what's in store this year?
Bunkers offer no shelter from the rain
Kevin Page finds a plan to escape the rain by playing golf has it's own pitfalls.
Waitangi Day dawn ceremony delights attendees
It was a drizzly morning at the Waitangi dawn ceremony, but the mood wasn’t dampened.
Hūhana Lyndon to stand for Greens in Te Tai Tokerau
Ngātiwai's Hūhana Lyndon to contest Te Ti Tokerau electorate in general election.
Northland news in brief: New tropical cyclone brewing; tall ship begins youth voyages
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
21-gun salute fired over Bay of Islands for Waitangi Day
Royal NZ Navy frigate HMNZS Te Mana could be seen anchored off Waitangi.
Festival atmosphere as 15,000 turn up for Waitangi Day amid warnings of racial division
Waitangi Day began will calls for unity, ended with a big party.