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Photos: Bombs away at 2022 Manu Masters

Prizes were awarded for best style, spirit and splash as well as overall Manu Master title

Size helps but it's all about technique: Expert shares tips ahead of today's bomb comp

Forty Northlanders to take on celebrity chefs for title of Manu Master in Russell today.

Former MasterChef winner thrives on simple, pared-back life in Northland

Former MasterChef winner opens up about how TV show changed his life for the better.

Bay News: Jazz and Blues Festival back, teens chosen to represent NZ

A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North

Ngāwhā healing hot springs reopen to banish winter chills

New pricing, opening times aim to protect taonga, spread crowds and create employment.

Photos: Morph Festival brings puppets alive in Kerikeri

Puppet show delivers Northland kids a message about looking after the environment.

Horses' happy place: Northland couple provide haven for neglected equines

Retired horses have the run of Tracy Croucher's Northland horse sanctuary

'Twindemic' of Covid, flu hammering Northland schools

At Kerikeri High, Northland's biggest school, up to 30 teachers are off sick each day.

Bay News: Supervised tooth brushing, wall art competition

A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

I wanted to celebrate surviving: Therese Wickbom recalls mental health struggles

Bald Angels Charitable Trust founder Therese Wickbom opens up about her own mental health

Northland's stretched firefighters welcome end to vax mandate

Brigades are not out of the woods yet - returning volunteers need to catch up on training.

Four people killed in four Northland crashes named

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crashes are ongoing.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

After 21 years Northland District Health Board is no longer

The Northern Advocate looks back at Northland District Health Board's notable moments.

It's here: Twindemic of flu and Covid, patients in tents and corridors

A double drub of flu and Covid has patients waiting in the cold at Whangārei Hospital ED.

Kaitaia physiotherapist claiming more than $478k in compensation

A second Northlander is claiming wall panels are faulty and is seeking compensation.

Kiwi racing legend Shane van Gisbergen big drawcard as Far North Rally returns

Kiwi racing legend Shane van Gisbergen to put Far North roads to the test.

Robert Webb talks giant petrel and other 'oddball' birds in Northland

Northland bird expert explains why more seabirds seem to be washing up on land.