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Finders cannot be keepers

Heritage New Zealand has issued a summer holiday reminder for anyone who unearths a potential archaeological artefact that the law does not allow finders to be keepers.

They don't work if you are not wearing them

Coastguard is once again urging everyone who goes down to the sea in ships this summer to wear a lifejacket.

National treasures for Waitangi's museum

The christening set and gown of Queen Victoria's Ngapuhi godson are among the treasures that have been arriving in the Bay of Islands for the new Museum of Waitangi.

Letter to the Editor, Thursday December 31, 2015

In the past there have been snippets and bigger bits about how we as a country celebrate Christmas, but this year only the shopping side of Christmas was shown.

Ban on taking paua, mussels

A two-year ban on collecting mussels and paua has been imposed at Taupo Bay by local hapu, who hope it will protect the species from unsustainable pressure.

Captain and Cabby 2015 champions

A stunning day failed to attract a big field to Houhora on Sunday to contest the long-standing Mt Camel Trophy.

Golden Oldies still going strong

Letter to the Editor, Thursday December 24, 2015

Trust board cleared over fraud concern

An investigation into a Maori trust board that collapsed earlier this year, leaving at least 12 people out of work and its iwi facing a hefty debt, has found no evidence of fraud or criminal activity.

'My family has been torn apart'

A 13-year-old girl told the Kaitaia District Court last week that the man who admitted abusing her had torn her family apart.

A bolt from the blue

One moment Barbara Hutchins was walking back to her car in Kaitaia's old Pak'nSave carpark, the next she was sprawled on the concrete, one hip broken and one shoulder dislocated, her head underneath the car where her husband Mike was waiting for her.

Jail term for filming in shower

People who offend in this way could expect to go to jail, Judge Duncan Harvey told a 57-year-old man in the Kaitaia District Court last week.

Maori power on the rise

Speed and flair seal deal for KC Kuaka

Croquet club gets G-up

The final formal event of the year for the Doubtless Bay Croquet Club before Christmas featured a number of highlights which all hit that special 'G-spot' according to club reporter Peter Hatnall in his report on the day's proceedings.

A place to look but not take

Have you ever gone fishing and come back empty-handed? Have you ever been snorkelling and there's not much to see?