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Compromise rules at Waitangi Day

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Some said we were celebrating our differences, others our togetherness but the common theme at colourful Waitangi Day was our children, mokopuna and the land.

Batman carries tribute

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A piece of street art has turned into a memorial for an elderly man who gave a young graphic artist freedom to use his wall as a canvas.

Help Bob get his operation

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Four-month-old huntaway puppy Bob has had more than his share of adventure.

A day in the Hokianga

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We took in many memorable Hokianga treasures on a beautiful Wednesday.

Getting ahead with grants

Two Kerikeri people are among 15 national recipients of this year's Winston Churchill Memorial Trust awards.

Templemans join grieving parents' campaign

The parents of Liberty Templeman who was murdered in Kerikeri three years ago have joined a campaign to change the bail law.

Murphy sparks a callout

Named after Greg Murphy, Murphy is a extreme kitten with a big future.

Air Force joins celebrations

The Royal New Zealand Air Force precision flying team the Red Checkers will take part in the traditional Waitangi Day commemorations

Beware of car thieves

Police issue warning about thefts from cars

Theft from vehicles in the Paihia-Haruru Falls areas has prompted police to issue a fresh warning to people not to leave valuables in sight when leaving their cars.

Railway concert will happen rain or shine

The place to be on Sunday, January 29, is at the Kawakawa Railway Station where you can sit among the railway tracks and enjoy the Vintage Railway's Concert At The Station.

24 months home detention

A woman will serve 24 months of home detention after pleading guilty to importing ephedrine, supplying methamphetamine and conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine.

Nancy's rich legacy

Historian, author, tireless community worker Nancy Pickmere will be long remembered in Kerikeri for her contributions to the region.

One-way traffic

Three-quarters of people surveyed by the Bay Chronicle think Kerikeri's one-way system is working. Do you?

Declaring war on stray dogs

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Bill Godfrey is declaring war on wandering dogs.

Sponsorship sought to help Bacalod City

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Health worker Michael McGivern has helped get medical aid to Bacalod city in the Philippines and has now been invited to train volunteers in emergency medical response and the use of donated equipment he has sent.

Unstable land wars

KERI MOLLOY - Bay Chronicle

Chris and Leonie Brittain know what Christchurch property owners feel like.

From Oscars to orchards

EMMA GODWIN - Bay Chronicle

There are few who would consider leaving blockbuster film-making in Wellywood to pursue blueberry farming in Waipapa but this was the ultimate lifestyle change for cameraman Justin Topzand.

Honours awards for the North

John McGregor Carter has been made a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for services as a Member of Parliament.

Weather mars big regatta

The annual Tall Ships Regatta held on January 7 is thought to be the wettest occasion on record.

Steamer plies coastal route

The SS Eliza Hobson, once a familiar sight in the Kerikeri Inlet, is steaming away on its new coastal route.

Rubbish piles stir up strife

A waste war has developed in a residential area near Waipapa.

Growing legacy to Nairi

Nairi's Community Nursery in Matauri Bay is something to celebrate and that's just what the community did late last year.

Live chat with Santa

Hey kids - is there something you really want to ask Santa?

Non-toxic trap that targets pest

From a career producing surgical instruments, Bob Mitchell of Kerikeri is using his research and development skills to enhance non-toxic practices in orchards and gardens.

Root system of pin oak on Fairway Drive too big

The old pin oak in Fairway Drive has been poisoned.

Carved tribute to past and future

It is a great treasure – two carved pou created for the community by one of New Zealand's most accomplished master carvers.

Farewell to caring pilot

Hundreds of people from all over the country and overseas gathered in Kerikeri on Friday to farewell helicopter pilot John Edwin "Prickles" de Ridder, killed during a rescue operation on November 30.

I don't want to be MP again, says Davis

If you're educated and articulate, then things do happen for you.

`Prickles' a huge loss

The funeral of John `Prickles' de Ridder will be held tomorrow at 3pm at the Salt Air hangar on Wiroa Rd.

Buster the bus makes parade debut

A flurry of floats, a blast of bikes and some fine music on a sunny summer evening made this year's Christmas Parade a great fun time for families who lined the length of the main street.

Gift car's a winner for Mere

It was a special day for Mere Poharama on Sunday when she was presented with her new C grade saloon car at Taipa Speedway.

This baby's a fighter

An 18-year-old Kaeo woman gave birth to a premature baby on Saturday morning, just a week after making it known she was pregnant.

Teachers paddle to success in raft race

The Stone Store Basin hosted an eclectic flotilla of staff and student rafts as the 36th annual Kerikeri High School Raft Race was held on Monday.

Focus Paihia unveils vision for town's future

After two and a half years of consultation, Focus Paihia showed off its concept for Paihia of the future on Sunday night.

Hunt for thugs after night attacks in town centre

Thugs are terrorising people walking in central Kerikeri at night.

A man of melody

Mike Nettmann had just finished playing Erroll Garner's Misty when he felt a hand on his shoulder and there stood Russ Garcia who said to him: "Don't you wish you had composed that."

Fire ban after blaze

A fire in Opua at the weekend is being treated as arson.

Hollywood fancies Florian's Love Story

Film maker Florian Habicht, raised in Paihia, has strutted his stuff in Hollywood.

Kerikeri's ex-Hollywood music legend dies

Musical legend Russ Garcia died peacefully at his Kerikeri home on Sunday.

Carving out a victory

We will never know for sure if the intended mana from Davey Briggs' kauri rugby ball rubbed off on the All Blacks.

Party streets ahead

Our street party is now a calendar event – with many Aucklanders travelling north to enjoy the tasty treats we have to offer.

Thumbs up to skate meet

A mobile youth programme is being discussed after the weekend's successful Kerikeri skate competition.

Plundering of shellfish spurs residents to action

The people of the east coast have had enough.

Project puts power cables underground

Top Energy is installing a new $3 million, 33,000 volt underground cable project between the Bay of Islands airport and a planned Kerikeri substation in Cobham Rd.

Noble ship turns lives around

It's easy to see how the R Tucker Thompson changes lives – a 15-knot southeast wind in her sails and the Bay of Islands looking like paradise on a fine day.

Pupils show their artwork

Schools in the Far North certainly nurture the artistic talents of their students and the community has recently enjoyed the opportunity to admire and purchase the next generation's McCahon or Kahukiwa.

Healthcare reassessed

It's back to the drawing board for the Northland District Health Board.

Discover Moturua Island

"Pick an island", DOC officer Katrina Upperton said as seven people plus Nela the rodent dog left Doves Bay on an island mission.

Inspirational community initiative

Maori politicians are still singing the praises of Kerikeri's Ki-o-Rahi Akotanga Iho, three years after the youth leadership group won a national Maori sports award for best community initiative.