Northland quakes this week: Scientists log cluster in Kerikeri inlet
In the last month, the network had not “detected” any earthquakes in the region. However, ESNZ scientists manually…
Far North trust explains how $7m plan to buy Old Packhouse Market will work
Project lead Di Maxwell said about 100 people attended a community meeting to hear the trust’s plans. “It…
Three people, two dogs escape sinking boat in Opito Bay, Northland
“We don’t normally get nice boats or any boats mooring off the tip of that island.” About 4.45pm…
Kerikeri Old Packhouse Market: Community campaign to raise $7m starts
FNRCCT project lead Di Maxwell hoped everyone would “get in behind us”. “It’s one of the icons in…
Kerikeri families describe ‘river’ of water in Whangaruru campsite flood
When he looked outside “there was like an inch of water”. It was unsettling but not enough to…
Locals want popular Kerikeri swimming spot reopened
“It’s been ridiculously hot. Just boiling,” he said. When RNZ caught up with him he was cooling off…
Frequent Far North power outages leave Kerikeri residents in ‘anxious state’
The blackout affected 1267 households in Landing Rd, Waipapa Rd, Riverview Rd, Kendall Rd, Skudders Beach, and parts…
On The Up: Kerikeri couple launch EcoJunk to tackle Northland’s waste problem
“We needed to fill in gaps because our exterior coating business is weather dependent. “We started looking for…
Kerikeri playwright revives 1970s musical as dying wish
“It’s about ordinary people that have got some gifts or have been through trauma in their lives, that…
Small Business: Hawaiian founder builds vibrant Kerikeri brand with Kaleo
What inspired you to start the business? I was born and raised in Hawaii. My parents immigrated to…
Kerikeri Street Party cancelled as Brynderwyns closures, funding hit
“We just had to make a call.” Held every November on the evening after the Kerikeri Half Marathon,…
World’s largest blueberry variety, Eterna, to be grown in Kerikeri and Waikato
Tallon described the Eterna berry that made it into the Guinness Book of World Records as a good,…