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'Nothing short of inspiring': Air NZ boosts Northland nature projects
Eight Northland nature projects by schools, hapū and landcare groups share $50,000.

Bay News: Young archaeologists diggin’ the experience
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

Northland vets warn of botulism risk for dogs
Bay of Islands Vets treated two dogs for suspected botulism recently.

'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coast
Shane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.

Mysterious webs blanketing Northland have residents and experts puzzled
Residents in Northland report stringy webs drifting through the sky.

Far North news briefs - book DoC huts, booze views sought and mental health talks
News snippets from the Far North.

Pink Shirt Day marked as Northland says no to bullying
Northlanders mark Pink Shirt Day anti-bullying campaign

On The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato Hone
Kaitāia St John Hato Hone's Levi Ashwell is best Drill cadet in NZ

Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge upgrade should be finished by end of July
Quarry Rd bridge upgrade in Kaitāia behind schedule due to weather.

Bay News: Ōpua street names honour Arctic explorers from 1845 expedition
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

First look at controversial Bay of Islands marina plans
Fast-tracking sought by companies owned by multimillionaires Craig Heatley, Leigh Hopper.

Far North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshow
News snippets from the Far North.

Council votes for independent review of Far North Sweetwater project
FNDC Sweetwater project - council calls for independent examination of project

Stunning art on show at Whangārei's Sculpture Northland this weekend
Sculpture Northland brings 45 artists and 125 works to Whangārei Quarry Gardens.

Northland ovarian cancer patient pens song to help raise awareness
Ruby Smith wants awareness of 'silent killer', especially for Māori and Pasifika women.

Sculpture Northland images
Images from this year's Sculpture Northland event at Whangārei Quarry Gardens

Mayor backs hapū in Bay of Islands marina battle
A hapū and many community members oppose the fast-tracking of Waipiro Bay Marina plans.

Far North soldier-firefighter spends summer on frozen continent
Far North soldier Nathan Laurie is back from 24/7 sunshine and -30C in Antarctica.

Far North news briefs - Navigation bylaw, Battle of Te Kāhika honoured and art on show
News snippets from the Far North

Do your bit for Northland Rescue Chopper Appeal
After almost 1000 missions in Northland last year rescue helicopter appeal starts.

Record rainfall for parts of Northland in sodden April
Wet wet wet! April was one of Northland's wettest on record.