Did you know trailblazer Lady Elizabeth Reed?

Denise Piper Reporter from The Bay Chronicle

Lady (Ellen) Elizabeth Reed has died peacefully in her Bay of Islands home, aged 104, after living a “marvellous life”.
Reed worked in an intelligence division at Bletchley Park, the home of British codebreaking, during World War II. Even when she retired in Paihia her adventures continued - … View moreLady (Ellen) Elizabeth Reed has died peacefully in her Bay of Islands home, aged 104, after living a “marvellous life”.
Reed worked in an intelligence division at Bletchley Park, the home of British codebreaking, during World War II. Even when she retired in Paihia her adventures continued - including parasailing at 102!

Is this the worst highway in New Zealand?

Denise Piper Reporter from The Bay Chronicle

Residents at Springs Flat, Whangārei, have to duck for cover every time they check the mail, due to flying stones off State Highway 1. The timing of the coronavirus level 4 lockdown meant the road sealing season was interrupted, impacting highways such as this. Do you think this is the worst … View moreResidents at Springs Flat, Whangārei, have to duck for cover every time they check the mail, due to flying stones off State Highway 1. The timing of the coronavirus level 4 lockdown meant the road sealing season was interrupted, impacting highways such as this. Do you think this is the worst highway in New Zealand? If not, where is worse?

Have you ever been mocked for wearing a face mask?

Denise Piper Reporter from The Bay Chronicle

Far North woman Sonya Ihimaera was laughed at and mocked for wearing a face mask in Kerikeri last week - which she wore to protect the community after arriving in Northland from Auckland. But she was shocked to hear that her experience was not isolated, with a number of people called … View moreFar North woman Sonya Ihimaera was laughed at and mocked for wearing a face mask in Kerikeri last week - which she wore to protect the community after arriving in Northland from Auckland. But she was shocked to hear that her experience was not isolated, with a number of people called "crazy" for wearing a mask. Have you ever been mocked for wearing a mask?

Returning Kiwis launch app to show there's more to NZ than Lord of the Rings

Bonnie Flaws Reporter from The Bay Chronicle

Temporary repairs made to Paihia water plant

Alison Shrigley Reporter from The Bay Chronicle

The Paihia Water Treatment Plant is operating again after contractors made temporary repairs overnight to flood-damaged equipment.


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