Latest from Bay of Islands

Homes left in the dark as ute demolishes power pole

Driver allegedly left Puketona crash scene before emergency services arrived.

Opposition to removing Kaitāia’s mosaic mural fails as tiles removed and built into new centre

Tiles on Kaitāia’s mosaic wall won't stay as town centre revamp continues.

Police monitoring gang members travelling through Northland after tangi in South Auckland

Gang convoy in Northland monitored by police after earlier tangi in South Auckland

Council expected to move soon over makeshift camp on Whangārei public land

Makeshift camp on public land in Whangārei may be dismantled

Anchoring ban, rāhui now in place on caulerpa-infested areas in BOI

Mana whenua and the Government move to fight invasive seaweed.

Hot water bottle injuries in Northland cost ACC $175K in five years

Record winter for Northland hot water bottle injury claims.

Unpopular Bay of Islands' dog park plans revisited

The Far North council is investigating other options for a dedicated dog park in Kerikeri.

News briefs from Northland: Lotto winner, rāhui in place and series of crashes

News snippets from Northland.

‘It was time to show it a bit of love’: Mystery donor’s $100,000 gift for Paihia

New park features slide, waterfall, bbqs, gardens, upgraded loos and disabled beach access

Truck flips on SH1 north of Whangārei, spilling logs as long weekend traffic ramps up

The truck crash near Towai didn't result in the road being closed.

Safety call after horrific week on Northland’s roads

Four deaths in two days have safety campaigners urging caution.

Animals, staff moved from Kaitāia SPCA due to temporary closure over health, safety issues

All animals have been taken to Kerikeri and Whangārei centres while an assessment is done.

Mum's advice pays off as deaf Kerikeri man chosen for World Bowls Championships

Kerikeri bowler Craig McKeogh to play in deaf secton at World Bowls Champs in Scotland

Te Kokonga - new six-bed sub-acute mental health unit at Kaitaia Hospital opens

New mental health unit in Kaitaia means tangata whaiora can be treated closer to home

Plan for 16 pou whenua along Far North coast sees sixth carving unveiled

A historic name has been resurrected in the Far North with the Waitahapāua pou whenua.

Discovery sparks 190-year-old ‘missing person enquiry’

Writing slate with mystery signature found under floorboards at one of NZ's first schools.

Kerikeri social housing plans on hold, community group says

A redesign could be on the way for a controversial high-density social housing complex.

Tenants check out, tourists check in

Concerns remain for Northland families left at mercy of tight rental market.