Latest fromKaipara District

'Unnecessary interruptions': Kamo firefighters frustrated by vandalism
Kamo Fire Station windows have been smashed five times in the past year.

Plenty of stonewalling at Far North stonemasonry workshop
Five-day Kerikeri stonemasonry course gives insight into ancient craft.

Groundbreaking Te Hiku programme puts 13 new teachers into Far North
Far North man Takawai McMath swaps building for teaching on Te Hiku programme

News briefs from the Far North: Bay sports hub to open and Pink Breakfast hosted
News snippets from the Far North.

Easter shopping confusion leaves our pantry bare - Kevin Page
A rainstorm and a car chase kept us from restocking our groceries.

Sinking health system inspires doctors' Hīkoi for Health Reform from Kaitāia
Hīkoi for Health Reform taking protesting doctors from Kaitāia to Parliament.

'Solution needed': SH1 opens at Brynderwyns but long-term fix still needed
Cyclone Tam caused a slip on SH1 near the Brynderwyns, prompting calls for permanent fix.

Vince Cocurullo: Honouring our heroes - a reflection on Anzac Day
OPINION: The annual Poppy Appeal is now in its 103rd year.

One dead in Northland crash; part of SH12 closed
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

On The Up - 'Truly humbling': NZ teacher's four decades of inspiration
At 62, he's taught the children and grandchildren of former students.

Road closures, power cuts, 12m swells: Cyclone Tam hammers Northland
About 13,000 without power as Cyclone Tam batters North.

Local legend Dot Sowry turns 103 in Far North rest home
Bay of Islands resident Dot Sowry celebrating 103rd birthday in style

Far North news briefs - water limits remain, disabled survey and accused in court
News snippets from the Far North.

News in brief: Whangārei apprentice wins builders challenge, heads to national final
The latest news bites from around the region.

Kodi Chamberlin wins Bay of Islands/Far North building apprentice comp
Kerikeri apprentice takes out Far North building challenge

Highway delays over holidays as roadworks continue
Delays on SH10 in Taipā as roadworks extended over holiday period

Power outages and flight disruptions for Northland during wild weather
At some points throughout Wednesday more than 1740 customers were without power.

John Williamson: The evolving meaning of 'smart casual', what is it exactly?
Turns out that it is almost anything you want it to be.

Power outages, 100km/h winds as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam approaches
The cyclone is expected to be downgraded to a storm as it tracks west of Cape Rēinga.

Police name man found dead in vehicle near Kawakawa service station
Police discovered McKenzie's body in a vehicle at Kawakawa on Sunday.