Latest from Kaipara District

One dead after Tūtūkākā Coast crash
A person has died after two vehicles collided on Ngunguru Rd.

Northland Chinese restaurant ordered to pay former worker $23K
The worker said some weeks he was made to work up to 87 hours over a seven-day period.

Where Ninety Mile Beach mussel spat come from has finally been revealed
Mussel spat washing up on Ninety Mile Beach is from local reefs

Change of plea wanted by Northland man who owned dog that killed kiwi
Man who owns dog that killed kiwi in Northland wants to change his guilty plea

Our outdated work week: Why the promise of four days is so enticing
Academics say we're working in an outdated system with aged stereotypes.

Northland extras wanted for Jason Momoa's 'epic' new TV series
Casting agent overwhelmed by response to call for extras in 'epic' historical drama.

Enough is enough: Whangārei dairy owners call for law change after fatal stabbing
Dairy owners want to see more consequences for robbers

Northland's wettest November on record sees 360mm fall
Northland's wettest November on record saw more than five times the monthly rain average.

One dead after Dargaville crash
The person was found deceased in the vehicle when emergency services arrived.

Live: Northland dairy owners close doors as part of nationwide vigil for slain worker
Dairies nationwide will be closing their doors between 12.30pm and 2.30pm.

Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu is new WBC Asia Super bantamweight champion
Northland boxer Mea Motu claims first international title in Dubai.

Walking access from Northland’s Ripiro Beach to Kai Iwi Lakes restored
A farmer's goodwill has seen the track from Ripiro Beach to Kai Iwi Lakes restored.

Whangārei dance academy to celebrate 40 years with two days of shows
Thousands of local children have learnt to dance with WADPA and performed at summer shows.

Christmas spirit on display at Whangārei Christmas Parade
Festive spirit to the fore at Whangārei Christmas Parade.

How you can help someone as they fight through an eating disorder
This year wait times in Northland average about 11 days

Using his chainsaw givese Joe Bennett a new look at life
Joe Bennett finds chainsawing gives him something to muse on.

'17 years of hell': Contractor owed $6m by council seeks to have their building sold
High Court gives Whangārei man permission to apply to sell council buildings over debt.

New Whangārei Hospital - where will the staff come from?
National MP Shane Reti is asking where the staff will come from for the new hospital.

Channel Infrastructure has stopped using toxic foam that leaked into Whangārei Harbour
The company says the chemical foam that leaked into Whangārei Harbour won't happen again.

The latest news from Northland's bowls scene
The latest news from the Northland bowls centre.

Stage one of the Whangārei Hospital rebuild gets $759 million government funding
Whangārei Hospital is in line for a $759 million rebuild, with work to finish in 2031

Joy at the clubhouse as Miss Dargaville returns home after decades away
Rescue canoe Miss Dargaville returns to the Baylys Beach Surf Lifesaving Club

Latest news from the Bay of islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

Speed cuts on state highways inevitable - John Wiliiamson
State highway speed cuts inevitable, but make a submission

Are we making our boys too tough? Flipping the script on family violence
Research shows links between family violence and the rigid rules of masculinity.

Swimming lessons important as drownings rise
Otamatea Aquatics in Maungaturoto was set up last year to teach essential swimming skills.

Northland’s Mea Motu to fight for first international boxing title
Boxer Mea Motu will fight for the WBC Asia Super Bantamweight title in Dubai on Sunday.