Latest fromKaipara District

Kevin Page: A chaotic day at the beach
OPINION: Thankfully the kids were very excited to see all the snacks.

Surge of road sign vandalism costing Far North ratepayers tens of thousands
The vandalism almost always occurred on rural roads at night.

Scene now cleared following truck and car crash
A truck and car collided on Whangārei Heads Road just before 12pm.

Young baker rising to challenge the best in the country
Dargaville's Karli Colmer-Cornish will compete for the top spot on Tuesday.

Awanui shines on annual Awanui Day celebrations at new venue
Annual Awanui Day celebrated as thousands flock to Far North town.

Obit: Kerikeri's Doug Turner remembered as man behind town's performing arts centre
Huge efforts of Kerikeri performing arts legend Doug Turner recalled

Threat to vet: 'I was informed there was a bullet for the cow and a bullet for myself'
The Scottish vet, now working in Northland’s Kaipara district, has written a book.

News in brief: Kerikeri street party back
The latest news bites from around the region.

Fireworks that bring 'so much joy' to Northland another great success
Audible ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ filled the stadium.

Awards honour outstanding achievements of Northland businesses and individuals
Northland Waste has been recognised for its people-focused growth in this year's awards.

Mum's mission to give grieving families a unique keepsake of their lost little loved one
Julie Tapp began her work after her son, Ezra, drowned in 2014.

'It was a rollercoaster': Couple recognised for 30 years of business success
Clare and Tony Davies-Colley have led key Northland businesses and Whangārei developments.

News in brief: Young Plumber of the Year named
The latest news bites from around the region.

Teaching writing in a digital age: The struggle is real - Joe Bennett
OPINION: To teach a writing course today feels like a subversive act.

Firefighters brace for busy Guy Fawkes, urge safe celebrations
Fire and Emergency NZ have said fires caused by fireworks are mostly preventable.

Far North woman plunging 3.6km for Drop for Youth charity event
Graeme Dingle Foundation Far North staffer jumping from plane for youth charity.

History reborn: Waiwera water slide back in business in Northland
Northlanders Cody and Klay Rouse have delivered on their promise to bring Waiwera to life

News in brief: Halloween trick-or-treating; Kerikeri street party
The latest news bites from around the region.

Time to think about vulnerable road users - John Williamson
OPINION: There is a developing battleground between footpath users.

New plan to get most of Northland's land use and manufacturing sector
Northland’s land use and manufacturing potential under spotlight in new initiative.

News briefs from the Far North - Waitangi Tribunal appointment, Halloween advice and highway roadworks
News snippets from the Far North.

Ghostly guests, stubborn clocks and apparitions: Do you know these 'haunted' spots in Northland?
From hotels, clocks, parks and shops - Northland is no stranger to the paranormal.

News in brief: Slip works, crime novel and fires
The latest news bites from around the region.

Many gardens to explore with safari fundraiser for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled
Planning done, now time for the charity's garden safari.

News in brief from the Far North - council charges up, car causes scrub fire and spoken word workshops
News snippets from the Far North.

Transforming waste plastic into valuable products earns Far North's Harry Burkhardt major award
Far North iwi leader Harry Burkhardt receives Outstanding Māori Business Leader award

Top Australian medical exam result award for former Kaitāia College old boy John Ward
Kaitāia-born Dr John Ward gets top Australasian award for top exam results

Flexible working: Northland's home worker numbers on the rise
Some employers are pushing for more on-site staff.

Significant upgrades to Kaitāia's wastewater systems
The Donald Rd upgrade is first on the agenda.