Latest from Dargaville

Charred Maungaturoto house an open home to educate locals
Family wakes to sound of windows crashing - smoke alarms would have woken them sooner.

Hora Hora, Kerikeri triumph on home ground
Kerikeri are on the verge of the top four while Hora Hora consolidated second position.

Public have a say on regional plan for Northland
Submissions include "big three" of water, pest control and improving flood protection.

Jail for deportee who robbed service station
Dargaville service station robber was deportee from Australia with long criminal history.

Soup kitchen aims to warm up bellies
Group feeds the homeless and those financially struggling.

Former Northlander crowdfunding to publish book of hope
Alesha Standing is one of a group of women who will be profiled in a new book.

Archaeology of Kaipara Harbour features in talk
Special archaeological sites around Kaipara Harbour to feature in a public talk.

Rally outside Whangarei Hospital attract more than 100
Rally by nurses, midwives and health assistants outside Whangarei Hospital.

Break-ins blamed on lack of police patrols
Alleged offenders caught on camera throwing rocks through front doors to break in.

Kaipara news: Roaming dogs on cat killing spree
Resident claims there have been multiple killings of pet cats, rabbits and guinea pigs.

$8.3m Lotto winner's spending spree: 14 houses sound good?
Big Powerball win in Northland.

David Wilson: Get involved in the big picture
This is not a conspiracy, it's democracy in action, they represent you, get involved.

Call goes out for young leaders
Young people who want to make a difference in their communities are encouraged to sign up.

Exclusive Brethren 'sent clean-up crew' to fatal crash in Northland
Russell Stewart walked away from crash where his daughter lay dying, police records say.

Cycling: Coetzee primed to shine at home
Kurt Coetzee is looking for a strong performance on the BDO Tour of Northland.

Dargaville comedian Aunty Tii goes viral online
Dargaville-based reporter Rose Stirling brings the latest news from the Kaipara.

Little support for Tegel broiler chicken farm
More than 4000 public submissions received on Tegel's proposed broiler chicken farm.

Hottest summer on record in Northland
This was the hottest summer on record in Northland.

Community split on chicken farm as deadline looms
NRC and KDC reject request for extension to submission deadline

Facebook helps Kaipara mums and dads
Dargaville-based reporter Rose Stirling brings the latest news from the Kaipara.

What's On: Your guide to events around Northland
Children's Day, Seaweek, and Beach to Basin - all on in Northland this weekend.

Protesters against chicken farm march in Dargaville
About 100 people marching in Dargaville in protest against proposed giant chook farm.