Latest from Kaipara District

Special Hokianga farm to get 60,000 native trees planted
60,000 trees for Hokianga farm and public can help with the planting.

No consistency: Northland retailers fed up with conflicting mask rules
Northland retailers are tired of trying to police confusing mask mandates.

'A crushing loss': Man who brought Kerikeri's music community together dies
Noel Redmond turned a music shop into a hub where creativity and friendship flourished.

Brawl on Paihia's main shopping street shocks business owner
Umbrella poles, outdoor chairs used as weapons as dozens brawl on Williams Rd.

Former New Zealand women's rugby league team physiotherapist denied shot at Supreme Court appeal
Northland physio Skye Renes denied Supreme Court appeal against ACC fraud convictions.

Kaitāia teen making waves in international Waka Ama scene
Kaitāia's Chelsea Reti shares what waka ama means to her ahead of the global stage.

Northland dairy farmers cautious despite another bump in dairy forecast price
Fonterra announces opening midpoint milk price of $9 per kilo of milk solids.

Great Minds: 1 in 5 Northland youths have mood disorder
Psychiatrists and youths talk about how to improve young Northlanders' mental health.

For Whangārei school students, 'drama class is their safe haven'
A Whangārei school drama team fundraises to get to National Shakespeare Drama Festival.

Comment: Faulty car heater almost ends hot streak
Kevin Page's latest musings on work, travelling and a dodgy heater

Person being treated for knife wound after Raumanga fight
A person has been stabbed in Raumanga this afternoon.

'Northland young kids were getting addicted to vaping, while many parents have no clue'
Northland smoke-free adviser blames the increase in vaping retailers for more kids vaping

Northland doused by heavy rains overnight
Let us know about wild weather in your area by emailing reporters@northernadvocate.co.nz

Legal aid lawyers getting a pay rise, debt repayment to be made easier
Nearly $14m paid to legal aid lawyers in Northland the past year.

'If a week is enough to solve the problems of a 'disturbed child', pigs can fly too'
Northland Principals worry the Interim Response Fund in the region is "just not enough".

Northland beach community wants urgent action on coastal erosion
Coastal community in Northland fighting beachfront erosion

Judge tells drink-driver his excuses are 'bulls***'
Judge Greg Davis calls repeat drink-driver out on his excuses for endangering the public.

Welsh team visit game's venue to check on facilities
Semenoff Stadium facilities checked out by women's rugby team reps.

Carolyn Hansen: 'Boldness has genius, power and magic in it'
Whatever you can do or dream of, you can begin it, columnist Carolyn Hansen suggests.

Trying to make sense of the complex world of cryptocurrency
Joe Bennett explores the ups and downs of trying to join in the cryptocurrency movement.

Northland news in brief: Environmental award winners; airport consultation extended
The latest news bites from around the region.

Education expert disappointed Northland didn't contribute more in curriculum changes
The new Aotearoa New Zealand's histories and Te Takanga o Te Wā curriculum begins in 2023.

'We are the future': Northland youth share their views on 'climate budget'
Young Northlanders at school today may be profoundly affected by climate change as adults.

Opinion: More beans, the merrier, says Vaughan Gunson
Vaughan Gunson's mind takes a deep dive into thoughts about beans.

Boaties pluck kayakers to safety in Whangārei Heads
Boaties rescue kayakers missing in the water at Parua Bay, Whangārei Heads.

Targeted funding to improving Māori health outcomes announced
Ministers have outlined a range of funding to assist Māori health and economic wellbeing.

High school students ask for community's help with life-changing experience
The trip will craft and hone numerous life skills the teens can take forward post-school.

School kids lend a hand for colourful change
Parua Bay students leave colourful hand prints on bus shelter visual upgrade at Tamaterau