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Latest fromKaipara District
News in brief: Police name victim in fatal SH12 crash near Matakohe
The latest news bites from around the region.
House gutted by fire in Maungatūroto, one person hospitalised
The fire is believed to have been caused by a fault in the home's fireplace.
News in brief: Mea Motu makes surprise appearance with fight in Thailand
The latest news bites from around the region.
Opinion: Mrs P, Boomerang Child, the culinary battle and my weight loss
Kevin Page has lost 15kg over the past year while living in a caravan.
Fresh appeal for information in Parakao homicide probe
Geoffrey Ware's body was found at his home in the Northland village on May 9.
On The Up: Te Kamo Scouts win national recognition for environment clean-up efforts
The group was nominated by Whangārei District Council's waste minimisation officer.
Vince Cocurullo: Community input is crucial for Whangārei's future
We received more than 640 submissions for the Annual Plan this year.
Government announces plan to improve after hours healthcare services for Northlanders
The announcement comes after recent concerns around a lack of doctors at Kāitāia Hospital.
Vehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community
Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.
'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coast
Shane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.
Jonny Wilkinson: Public toilets can be quite the challenge
In Whangārei we have a good range of accessible toilets.
'Very tight': Builders struggle in Northland's falling market
New building consents in the region dropped 31% in the year to March 2025.
Joe Bennett: Time dawdles when you're waiting
OPINION: "Because I am waiting I am finding it hard to concentrate."
'Not worth it': Crash survivor's message this Road Safety Week
He suffered a traumatic brain injury after a crash in June 2021.
Far North news briefs - book DoC huts, booze views sought and mental health talks
News snippets from the Far North.
On The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato Hone
Kaitāia St John Hato Hone's Levi Ashwell is best Drill cadet in NZ
Pink Shirt Day marked as Northland says no to bullying
Northlanders mark Pink Shirt Day anti-bullying campaign
Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge upgrade should be finished by end of July
Quarry Rd bridge upgrade in Kaitāia behind schedule due to weather.
Kerikeri forum for Northland armed forces veterans
Veterans’ Affairs invites Northland's veterans to Kerikeri information forum
Kerikeri High netballers back from Queensland trip
Twenty-three netballers travelled to Australia for a development tour.
Opinion: New proposals aim to streamline driver licence process
It may seem simpler but stricter penalties will be in place.
Too many 'caught in the crossfire' of preventable crashes, senior firefighter says
In 2024, 27 people died, and 153 were seriously injured in Northland crashes.
News in brief: Homicide investigation launched
The latest news bites from around the region.
Police name Parakao homicide victim
Police say the 55-year-old lived at the Mangakahia Rd address where he died.
Far North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshow
News snippets from the Far North.
The call-out conundrum: Police and mental health services at odds over changes
Police have delayed withdrawing from mental health callouts in Northland.