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

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

Bay News: Living between two worlds

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

Korean spiritual leader made to pay $1.24m for property purchase breaches

Judge accepted breaches were accidental and Lee's businesses had helped the Far North.

Kai, culture and 'bombs' at new Matariki Festival

Mix of culture, kai and starry skies make Bay of Islands an ideal place for the festival.

Oromahoe School's magical Light Festival returns this weekend

School's popular Matariki festival a mid-winter highlight.

Outpouring of support helps chopper crash family through ordeal

After the initial shock, Rachel Jordan's 10yo son is coping well 'like mommy taught him'.

Beyond the grave: How dead woman's remains could convict her alleged killer

Police detail the painstaking job of preserving a Northland's mum's decomposing body.

Wedding helicopter crash: Pilot's 'significant' injuries include broken bones

While the injured lie in hospital their families are supporting each other.

Misspelling 'Whatuwhiwhi' and the ugly viral video that followed

A viral video of a racial slur has led to an apology from the pub where it was filmed.

Candle alert - firefighters at ready for 109th birthday party

New Zealand's oldest woman Lena Walker has the big task of blowing out 109 candles today.

Northland hockey talent named in Games squad

Stacey Michelsen and Ella Gunson will again represent New Zealand at the Olympics.

Northland volunteer firefighters turn up the heat on 'unfair' ACC legislation

Only paid firefighters are currently able to make work-related cancer claims.

New police commissioner welcomed to Waitangi

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

St John Whangārei and Whāngarei RSA help struggling families cope this winter

Food, warm clothes, and blankets are destined for Whangārei families facing tough times.

Nurses strike: 'I try to cry at home, I go to work afraid'

For eight hours, 1400 Northland nurses stopped work to ask for a better deal.

From scrubbing bedpans to managerial roles

Old nursing habits die hard for nursing manager retiree.