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Iwi-commissioned sculpture on Kerikeri roundabout vandalised before completion

Shane Jones hits out at 'dorks', 'scribblers' and Kerikeri's 'insidious criminality'.

Pressure to retain Marsden Point Refinery ramps up

Line-up of speakers at a public meeting in Whangārei on the refinery's closure.

448 new Covid cases in Northland on Thursday

The latest Covid numbers from the Northland District Health Board.

New National leader keen on party winning again in Northland

New ideas key to winning Whangārei and Northland electorates back, Luxon says.

Brigade's first ladder returns to Kerikeri fire station

The ladder languished in a garage for decades before Men's Shed took on the restoration.

Breakaway competition rules the roost

Rebel league comp started in 2016 with six teams. Now it's the only comp in Northland

Bay News: Live archaeology in Kerikeri, playcentre gets an artistic makeover

The latest news and information from around the Bay of Islands.

Northland Covid cases at 528 today, DHB still pushing vaccination

And 38 people are in hospital with Covid-19.

364 cases new community cases; 35 hospital patients positive

There are 215 cases in Whangārei, 117 cases in the Far North, and 32 cases in Kaipara.

House fire in Raumanga

Firefighters were called to a house fire in Raumanga last night.

How safe is vaping? - new research suggests there's much we don't know

As vaping grows in popularity among teens, researchers dig into the true extent of harm.

Trail detour cash better spent on Russell bike path, says operator

Riders may have to 'suck up' partial closure but FNDC could fund trail to Russell instead

Our Treasures: The history behind flower power in Whangārei

The Chrysanthemum Society's annual exhibitions, which started in 1889, drew large crowds.

Traffic delays, hazards due to heavy rain, flooding

Today's wild weather is causing problems for motorists returning from Easter holidays

Covid, increased demand blamed for slow police responses

Northland police are saying Covid and increased demand are behind longer response times

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.