Latest from Bay of Islands

Centre singles champs set to star
For those that qualify, post-section will be at the Mangawhai Club on Sunday.

No full-time police concern Hikurangi locals
Northland police looking at structure of Hikurangi police station after cop retires.

Overwhelming vote by councillors for a Māori Ward in Kaipara
Mayor and deputy mayor of Kaipara vote yes to a Māori ward from the next election.

Film fundraiser focuses on NZ soldiers armed with guitars
Fourteen attempts to bring peace to Bougainville failed. Then NZers turned up with waiata.

No-tillage technique pays for Ruawai grain farmer
Northland grain farmer gains good yields with no-tillage technique.

News snippets from Northland
Gas leak closes city street; and a $6m youth and community centre opens.

Kaitaia-based novel focuses on harm from methamphetamine
Mark Chamberlain's novel Pure is based on the harm methamphetamine causes in Northland.

Fifth fundraising book released for Northland Rescue Helicopter
Northland Rescue Helicopter has new fundraising book

Police shooters linked to kidnapping, car-torching in crime rampage
Police are investigating whether a series of shop ram-raids are also connected.

Logsplitter stolen in the night in Maungakaramea
Have you seen the logsplitter which was stolen from a Maungakaramea address?

History, art and the significance of Opua
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Kerikeri Kindergarten a finalist in national biosecurity awards
Kerikeri Kindergarten has been named a finalist in this year's NZ Biosecurity Awards.

Whangārei ED and White Cross reaching capacity
How long have you waited to be seen at Whangārei Hospital's emergency department?

Gunmen on the run after shooting at cop: AOS search property
After visiting the property, police are continuing their search in the surrounding area.

Northland basketballers take on national stars
The two Northland sides faced stiff opposition in their long-weekend campaigns.

$1.5m in Covid wage subsidy for Northland Regional Council
NRC was one of only four councils in NZ to get the Covid-19 wage subsidy.

Two Northland teens earn top Blue Light awards
Kelvin Fraser and Tamarangi Hanunui-Tipene shone at a recent Blue Light Life Skills camp.

Raumanga man threatens police with axe
The man stayed up on his roof for hours as police negotiated with him.

Ford Model A keeps on going at Paihia gathering
Street Rod display a treat for car enthusiasts.

Northland GP receives profession's highest honour
Dr Chris Reid worked hard to promote rural medicine during his time in the North.

Two motorcyclists collide on Ninety Mile Beach
Alcohol a possible factor in beach crash.

Whangārei Christmas Parade to be city's largest festive event
Whangārei Christmas Parade on November 28.

Suspicious Tutukaka fire a warning to coastal communities
Fire officers are asking the public to get in touch if they have any information.

Diesel generation won't run separate to other Top Energy operations
Small savings for Top Energy customers after Electricity Authority approval.

News snippets from Northland
Bird of the Year competition opens; and robbery attempt at dairy.

Swimming, shellfish ban after sewage 'pours' into Waitangi River
Overflows occurred for a few hours a day on at least two days due to a faulty pump.

Event for women wanting to enter the world of construction
The event will be held in Whangārei.