Latest from Kaikohe

Homelessness on the rise in Dargaville

"I'm in the situation I am now, homeless, and there are dozens of others like me here."

Whangārei veteran runs 12 hours for fellow servicemen and women

No Duff forced to cut support service for veterans due to insufficient funding.

News briefs from around Northland

Lucky Lotto win, osteoarthritis researcher talks, twilight cricket starts.

Northland's local body final election results delayed

Final results from local body elections in Northland still not released

Northland gymnast creates history

Gymnast Ryan Townsend has entered a very special group after last week's announcement.

Stress-free cows supply raw milk

Jellicks' raw milk is proving popular

Inquest into 2009 death of Spanish tourists to be reopened

The couple died in a road crash just two days before they were due to fly home.

Loop walk to turn pink for breast cancer event

The 4.2km walk circling Hatea River will be decorated and lined with entertainment.

Eastwood: sports codes need to take note

Sport Northland's CEO wants to see Northland's sport codes heading in the right direction.

Three wild kiwi to be released at Tutukaka

Public have the chance to see the wild kiwi up close before they are released.

Young hockey umpire receives top award

Could we see Trenelle Woods-Eruera umpiring a Black Sticks game in the near future?

Northland retirement villages booming

A $60m retirement village planned for Whangārei gets the green light from councils.

Town Hall fire: Investigation reveals most likely cause

Likely cause of fire in Whangārei's Old Town Hall is an electrical fault.

Northland's next para athletes on show

We could be seeing the next Cameron Leslie or Emma Foy in this group of Northlanders.

Couple's pet attacked by loose dogs at Taipa

Dog owner urged to take responsibility; other pet owners warned of danger.

Tough words: Community work completed after judge's threat of jail

A tough line on offenders failing to complete community work has a positive result.

Northland's youngest councillor 'incredibly humbled' by support

Moko Tepania, 28, is a teacher at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe.

Hepi considers tilt at national politics

Hepi disappointed his efforts didn't translate into a bigger turnout by Māori voters.