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Bay celebrates cup connections

Opua's Chris Hornell with the America's Cup and Emirates Team New Zealand chief executive Grant Dalton.

The America's Cup victory has been partly thanks to some Bay of Islands connections - both on and off the boat.

Armed man arrested by police

Dylan Cooper is wanted by Northland Police following an incident near Pakaraka on Wednesday.

Police have arrested the man who fled after crashing a car in the Far North.

New location needed for Kerikeri Kaeo food bank

Kerikeri Kaeo Community Food Bank secretary Jenny Phillips is on the lookout for a new premises after their current ...

 A charitable trust that helps feed hungry Far North families is now in desperate need of a helping hand.

Northland birdlife under threat

The critically endanged Australasian Bittern at Whangarei's Native Bird Recovery Centre.

With several native Northland birds at risk of extinction, an environmental advocate is calling for conservation to be made a regional priority.

Chef to MPI: 'Burger off'

Duke of Marlborough restaurant manager Kelsey Benefield tucks into a Governor's Burger - before it's cut from the menu.

New red tape will kill signature hamburger at NZ's oldest licensed restaurant, says chef.

Man 'lives through kindness'

Kerikeri man Leo Stirling with some of his requests.

Leo Stirling has been begging on the street, asking for everything from a flight to a Rolex watch. And people are paying up.

Woman wins ruling against Toyota

Kerikeri woman Carolyn Fox, at the site on Kerikeri Rd where she stopped her Toyota Blade after it accelerated unexpectedly.

A disputes tribunal has ruled in favour of a Kerikeri woman in her dispute with Northland Toyota.

Flooding creates cow island

High tide saw cows stuck on the flooded plains on Koutu Loop, near Opononi in the Hokianga.  They have now made it off ...

Northland flooding that cut power and closed schools penned cows in on a tiny island.

Marathon effort at Great Wall

The Bay of Islands Group in China following the running event.

A massive 42km in temperatures up to 38 degrees, 65 per cent humidity and 5164 stairs has been completed by a Far North woman.

Colourful characters descend on Kerikeri

Lucy Houtas and Will Henley are looking forward to performing in the musical Oliver! in Kerikeri in July.

The Kerikeri Theatre Company can't wait to perform the classic musical Oliver! in July.

Roof-rider run over

The man fell off the car and landed on the road head-first.

Police seek information on vehicle that ran over man, leaving him with serious injuries.

Building in heritage zone angers locals

The building under construction.

Residents in the historic Waimate North area, are calling for a large shed to be demolished, saying it ruins the landscape.

Popular community choir hits Far North

A Choired Taste community choir director Brigid Sinclair says you don't have to be able to sing in key to join the choir.

The A Choired Taste community choirs are a big hit in Whangarei and Auckland - now one has been established in Kerikeri.

Far North donates pyjamas for foster kids

Tegan Weber and Foster Hope's Debbie Sutcliffe with a number of the pajamas collected.

Northland foster children will wear warm pyjamas this winter thanks to a combined community effort.

Retirement village set to expand

Hilary Sumpter is positive about the Kerikeri Retirement Village expansion project.

Kerikeri Retirement Village is set to expand, with a two-storey apartment block in the pipeline.

Far North intersection proposal mooted

The Waipapa Price Cutter, will lose a significant chunk of its building, if a proposed roundabout design was implemented.

A roundabout is the preferred option to relieve traffic woes at a notorious Waipapa intersection, with the option being discussed at a public session recently.

FNDC announces review of tender processes

Far North District Council mayor John Carter is confident an independent review of its procurement processes will help ...

Following a High Court ruling that said the Far North District Council was unlawful in excluding a local contractor from tendering for sections of the national cycle trail, the council have announced they will be conducting an independent review.

Government funding won't make a difference, say Northland shop owners

Dairy owner Chintan Shah says robbers should be punished properly no matter their age.

Tougher laws and police patrols - not Government funding for more security measures - are needed to curb violent robberies, Northland small businesses say.

Far North film fest aims to inspire

A still from the film Locked In - First Descent of the Beriman Gorge which will screen in Kerikeri during the festival.

Waipapa Rotary and the Kerikeri Mountain Bike Club have joined forces to bring some of the world's best adventure films to Far North residents.

Inspiring Far North women make Queen's Honours list

Moe Milne was honoured for services to Maori health and education.

Two inspiring and hard working Far North women have been honoured in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours list.

Dangerous Far North Rd sparks calls for reduced speed limit

Christine Kira of early childcare centre Nurture by Nature is calling for a speed limit reduction along Kapiro Rd.

Kapiro Rd, near Waipapa, in the Far North has local residents calling for a reduced speed limit.

Far North firefighters continue call for more volunteers

A Kaikohe fire engine responds to a call out.

Despite a number of people signing up to become firefighters, Far North fire brigades still need more volunteers.

Kerikeri nursery reopens after myrtle rust findings

Kerikeri nurseryman Tom Lindesay is glad to be back open for business after one month in lockdown following myrtle rust ...

It's been a tough month for Kerikeri Plant Production after myrtle rust was found there - but they've finally been allowed to reopen.

Women's chorus overcomes setbacks

Kerikeri's Bella a Cappella.

Kerikeri women's chorus Bella a Cappella was awarded their third national gold medal for their performance in Dunedin.

We could have beaten the Lions

Sid Going played for both Northland and the All Blacks against the Lions - then would return home to his family's ...

The Lions' arrival in Whangarei promises old-style billeting, post-match beers – and memories of the triple-scissors move.

Kerikeri cafe owner feels violated after several thefts

The Rusty Tractor co-owner Denis Callesen says the business has had three thefts in the past 18 months, totalling around ...

A Kerikeri cafe owner "feels violated" after more than $6000 worth of items has been stolen over the past 18 months.

Masked and armed teens make off with cash and booze

Super Liquor store in Kerikeri was robbed on Saturday by two masked girls wielding small axes.

A Far North liquor store manager is shaken but unhurt after being robbed by two girls with axes.

Far North teens off to US for basketball tour

Nick Morris, Joel Meske, Jhontae Rameka with coach Carl Buck, are off to Las Vegas to play basketball.

Basketball is helping Far North kids jetset to the United States for experience and to attempt to gain university scholarships.

Swim team makes splash at Northland carnival

The Bay of Islands swim team had huge success at the recent Special Olympics Swim Carnival at Kawakawa Community ...

The Bay of Islands hosted a Special Olympics Swim Carnival last weekend at Kawakawa Community Swimming Pool. 

Far North firefighters claim community spirit award

Aaron Nepia leads the Kaikohe firefighters to the start of the Sky Tower Stair Climb.

A Far North fire brigade has taken out the community spirit award from the Sky Tower Stair Challenge for the second time in three years.

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