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Christmas cake heist sparks community spirit

95-year old gifted 20 Christmas cakes to donate to charity after his lot was stolen.

Surfers set down marker ahead of nationals

It was Paul Moretti's first national surfing event win since he was 12 years old.

Transitional housing plans canned after community steps up

Kāinga Ora's plans for 31 transitional housing units were suddenly cancelled last week.

School students enjoy colour fun run

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

Dance scholarships available in Whangārei

The scholarships will open opportunities for children wanting to dance.

Concerns raised at Ngāpuhi hui

The hui came after the Crown announced it had removed recognition of Tūhoronuku's mandate.

Four men involved in Ōtangarei riot sentenced

Dominque Ormsby landed a coward punch to the back of a policeman's head during a riot

Chemo pump unhooked but Grayson's fight continues

Grayson was diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma when he was eight months old.

NRU golf day draws a crowd

The event looked to raise funds for the Rugby For Life programme.

2500 boxes to help families in need this Christmas

The boxes are filled with tea, coffee and other goodies to keep families going.

Lulu Pou jailed for two years for Facebook ticket scam

Lulu Pou jailed this time for ticket scam using Facebook.

Mangawhai lifeguards back on the frontline

Mangawhai Heads beach lifeguards are bracing themselves for another busy summer season.

Loop Challenge explodes with colour

The Hātea Loop was full of oddly coloured runners and walkers on Thursday evening.

Tutukaka EV charger to find a new location

A petition to save the EV charger has more than 580 signatures.

Lawson: Northland men and women do battle

The upcoming centre interclub sevens competition will surely provide great drama.

York proving mind over matter

Steve York did just three road rides before tackling four laps of Lake Taupō in 33 hours.