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Concerns remain for Northland families left at mercy of tight rental market.
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Country rock fest returns to Bay of Islands
Last weekend’s festival was the 33rd organised by country music veteran Shirley May.
Far North residents urged to cut water use after flood damages treatment plants
Towns affected by water woes include Paihia, Waitangi, Ōpua, Kaitāia, Ōpononi and Ōmāpere.
New museum honours Paihia’s first missionary family
Exhibition takes visitors through the Williams’ family history and daily lives.
Awards celebrate the best of region's hospitality
Awards night an outstanding success for Russell with the town claiming 8 out of 15 titles.
Showers and cloudy periods in store for Northland after storm eases
A catamaran broke free of its mooring and thousands were without power in Northland.
Heavy winds rip off roof of NZ's oldest operating restaurant
Roof off, boat sinking, but worst of storm passes Northland.
Horror ferry crash: Skipper suffered broken neck; family say he’s buoyed by kind support
Bill Elliott, 77, remains in hospital after the collision.
‘Let us have peace’: Last survivor of 28th Māori Battalion appeals for end to wars
Sir 'Bom' Gillies wraps up Anzac Day by gifting a battle memorial flag to Treaty Grounds.
Paihia200 unity a model for celebrating Treaty bicentennial
'We felt humbled to be so warmly welcomed back to this beautiful and spiritual place'
Bay News: Field of Remembrance to blossom at Waitangi
Latest news from Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Ferry crash investigators ‘very pleased’ with response to call for witnesses, photos
One of NZ’s top marine accident experts brought in to aid investigation.
Historic ferry makes last, sad journey across Bay of Islands after collision
Two-day effort needed to recover wrecked Blue Ferry from bottom of the Bay.
New Bay attraction as Paihia woman opens huge Kiwiana collection
The attraction houses thousands of NZ-themed books, artworks, records and collectibles.
‘An iconic character’: Community devastated by skipper’s injuries, loss of historic ferry
Ferry skipper Bill Elliott recovering from spinal surgery; outlook still unknown.
Russell ferry collision: Investigators appeal for witnesses, footage
Police, Maritime NZ and Transport Accident Investigation Commission start inquiries.
‘Hell of a bang’: Passenger ferry sinks in Bay of Islands after collision with launch
Skipper ‘not in a good way’, flown to hospital with spinal, head injuries.
One critically injured after boats collide in Bay of Islands
At least one of the boats involved in the collision is believed to be a ferry.
‘Epic’ 16-day triathlon brings message of hope for struggling youth
Ex-ABs, high-profile Kiwis raising awareness of Mike King’s Gumboot Friday charity.
Paihia history and legacy brought to life virtually
Ātea Nuku Timewalk Paihia celebrates 200 years.
Three arrests after ram raid on fire chief’s Paihia gift shop
Youths nabbed in Whangārei; stolen car and watches recovered.
Three youths arrested after ram raid at Paihia gift shop
Sunday night's raid netted 'an armful' of watches but left a trail of destruction.
‘Can’t understand the lack of respect’: Ram-raiders hit gift shop owned by volunteer fire chief
‘Armful’ of watches taken, but jewellery ignored after stolen ute used to smash grille.
Paihia200 to mark bicentenary of missionaries’ arrival in Bay of Islands town
Festivities will include a re-enactment, festival and launch of a historical 'timewalk'.
News from the Bay of Islands with Sandy Myhre
Sandy Myhre with the latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
Northland crayfish limits cut for recreational and commercial fishers
Reductions to commercial and recreational crayfish limits come in to effect in Northland.
'It's a buzz': Pork Pie charity run retraces classic movie route
Event raised more than $340k for KidsCan even before the first car left Paihia.
Bay News: Historic police house for sale, theatre classes for kids, and Hokianga’s heavenly exhibition
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre.
Northland fishing club calls for rules NZ-wide to promote marlin tag-and-release
Club says 75% of marlin its members catch are freed; other clubs should follow suit.
Popular Bay of Islands Waka Festival returns after three-year break
The revived waka ama event will feature two days of fun and competition on the water.
Whangārei team clinches Waitangi Mountain Bike Park’s first major event
Competitors pitted against the clock in challenging eight-hour mountain bike relay race.
Northland bride marries at historic hotel once owned by great great grandparents
Northland woman engaged and married at historic hotel owned by great great grandparents
'Still a lot of crime going on': Residents concerned after failed police station opening trial
Residents in Kaikohe and Paihia have been asking for a greater police presence.
Church appeals for return of stolen cannon
The centuries-old cannon, or carronade, was displayed in a returned services cemetery.