Latest from Bay of Islands

Northland sporting fabric changing for the better
Funding is still available for Northland's regional organisations and clubs.

Northlanders urged to support Māori businesses
Te Hiku communities are being encouraged to support local Māori businesses post Covid-19.

David Seymour to stand for Act in Whangārei - but not that David Seymour
Both are sure there won't be any confusion in September's general election.

No fine for rubbish dumped at Bay of Islands lookout
Letters found in rubbish couldn't prove Haruru Falls man was responsible for dumping.

Northland beneficiaries benefiting from aged-care sector
The programme has seen almost 30 people enter fulltime employment.

Food banks struggle with demand as more Northlanders need help
More Northlanders are relying on emergency food parcels to feed their families.

Bike film fest coming to Northland
A weekly round-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of islands.

Victory for GMO opposition: NRC votes to reverse position
The council has voted to reverse its predecessor's decision and include a GMO policy.

Northland health advocates welcome damning review
The number of DHBs in New Zealand could be reduced to just eight from the current 20.

Northland father and son found after night lost in Puketi Forest
Father and son spend night in Puketi Forest as temperatures drop and rain falls.

Cycle tours luring Kiwi travellers to Northland
With borders closed Kiwis are discovering the North on all-inclusive cycle trail tours.

Far North woman rapt with horse rescue farm birthday gift
Milli Owen is pleased with her unique 21st birthday present - a horse rescue programme.

Missing Northland woman: Police finish search of rural property
Body removed and police finish scene examination at rural property.

Northland leads NZ in latest post-lockdown consumer spend
Northland consumer spending up 8.8% on same week last year. The NZ average is just 0.9%.

Tutukaka diving business moves catamaran after conflict with marina trust
Yukon Dive continues to operate after marina trust threatens permission withdrawal.

Whangārei water restrictions to become more common - Mayor
Whangārei water restrictions to become more common - Mayor

Whangārei's Hundertwasser Arts Centre gets another $4.5m
The Provincial Growth Fund cash exceeds the project's $4m blowout announced last November.

Northland shaping up as 'must-win' seat of 2020 election
The outcome of Jones v King race in Northland could decide the election result.

Council sets aside $525,000 to help Kaipara ratepayers
At least 47 applications have been made to access council grants in Kaipara.

NZ's oldest woman: 'I've had a marvellous life'
Lena Walker celebrated her 108th birthday at Radius Baycare in Haruru Falls on Thursday.

Remains believed to be Northland woman Bridget Simmonds
Police have set up a direct phone line for people to call with information about the case.

Police believe missing woman Bridget Simmonds is buried on rural property
Police use excavator at rural location where they believe missing woman is buried .

Fire brigade removes wreckage from Northland beach
Volunteer fire brigade clean up boat wreck from beach.

Far North hapu and locals vow to fight housing development
Far North hapu and locals vow to fight housing development