Latest from Bay of Islands

Ōkaihau's 'footpath to nowhere' explained

Footpath-building boom will see Waitangi-Haruru footpath completed.

Oromahoe School welcomes Matariki with festival of light

The school grounds were transformed into an outer-space-themed wonderland.

Northland Roller Derby team skate into tough Saturday match

This year is the first time Northland will compete in the New Zealand Derby Top 10 Champs.

Young driver, 150km/h speeds, and a faulty car a fatal combo that killed Northland teen

Kiwis are driving too fast on roads not designed for high speeds, a coroner says.

How repair cafes are helping communities save money and the planet

Reporter Jenny Ling talks to the Paihia Repair Cafe crew to learn what it's all about.

'She looked ancient, like a time traveller from the age of dinosaurs'

When you come face-to-face with a giant wētā you realise how unique NZ's wildlife is.

Doctors hopeful photographer hurt in helicopter crash will walk again

Rachel Jordan, from Kerikeri, has been transferred to Middlemore Hospital in Auckland.

Ambulance and fire respond to man collapsed in central Whangārei

Emergency services were called to a medical event in downtown Whangārei earlier today.

News in brief: Oromahoe School's Matariki Light Festival to go ahead

News snippets from around the region.

Handwritten Māori early 20th century diary, calendar on display

Ihaka te Tai's diary and maramataka are on display at Whangārei Museum during Matariki.

Is this Northland's cheapest coffee?

A Moerewa cafe serves $3.80 coffees with a generous helping of family history.

Northland's best youth bands battle for musical glory

Mind-blowing musicianship as nine youth bands from Whangārei to Kaitaia take to the stage,

Atrocious goat track: Motorist fumes over state of Northland state highway

Northland motorists are tired of forking out to fix car damage caused by state highways.

Woman convicted of animal cruelty now in North selling horses

A disgraced Australian puppy farmer is operating a business selling horses in Northland.

Pātaka kai in memory of Kerikeri woman's generosity

The late Nalinee Giri was known for giving away food and clothing to those who needed it.

Huge onion tower barging down Hātea River

Crowning jewel of Hundertwasser project set for installation next week.

Neighbours, firefighters, vets pull together to save Gilbert the horse

Gilbert was up to his neck in mud until ''super hero'' neighbour took charge.

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