Latest from Kaipara District

Comment: Vaccine pass gets you across traffic lights
Whangārei MP Emily Henderson says vaccine passes needed for new traffic light system

Cheap as chips: NZ's best-value takeaways revealed
Consumer has revealed the best place in NZ to buy chips. Northlanders, you're in luck.

Whangārei district councillor Gavin Benney says no conflict in supporting development ahead of vote
Councillor's mind 'open' on proposal, despite support before vote.

Moving rescue chopper just shifts noise issue: Onerahi resident
Not everyone happy about Northland rescue helicopter base moving to Onerahi

Kerikeri businessman takes council lawyer to court
Businessman takes rare step of launching private prosecution; lawyer says it's vexatious.

'To lose just one person will be a huge loss': Fire brigades could be short of crew
A fire chief fears the mandate will extinguish lifelong commitments to the service.

Far North teen to represent NZ at World Expo in Dubai
Max's award-winning business began when he saw a neighbour feeding olive prunings to cows.

More than 5200 submissions on Oruku conference centre
Record number of submissions on Oruku conference centre, with most opposed.

Sudden death of 5-week-old baby under investigation by Northland police
Police say, the baby died at the scene despite the best efforts of paramedics.

Hundreds of jobs lost: Marsden Pt confirms move to import-only terminal
Move confirmed - Marsden Pt Oil Refinery to be fuel import only terminal

Body of lone angler found at popular beach in Kaipara
Police enquiries indicated the man had been fishing alone at a remote area of the beach.

Economy surviving lockdowns as busy summer approaches
Northland's economy standing up to Delta well.

Border opening: Campgrounds booked up as concerns over Covid outbreak increase
Northland district leaders are worried about an influx of Aucklanders during Christmas.

Whangārei young entrepreneur wins prestigious award, aspires to be the first Māori vet nurse in Ngāti Hine rohe
Arwyn Henare, 15, and team win Rangatahi Māori Company of the Year.

Sheryl Mai: It's about managing risk, not restriction
Learning any new system is difficult.

600 vehicles take part in Mother of All Protests in Whangārei
Groundswell's Mother of All Protests halts traffic in Whangārei on Sunday.

Far North marae 'stepping up' to encourage vaccination
Wariness about government — vaccines included — dates back to 'dog tax war' of late 1800s.

Northland Short story competition comes alive again
Writing community in New Zealand is in good heart.

'He was loud. He was opinionated, and he had a heart of gold': Arthur's Emporium legend remembered
Whangārei icon Arthur Brasting died peacefully on November 10.

'Where is simple humanity?': Teen attacked and racially abused
A 15-year-old was critically injured in a racially motivated crime in Whangārei.

Carolyn Hansen: Laughter really is the best medicine
A jolly good belly-laugh is good for us on all levels.

Whangārei's Getting Out There Expo postponed due to Covid uncertainty
Covid cancel culture hits Whangārei disability sector event.

Aucklanders pumped to travel north to their holiday homes
Bachs and holiday homes in Whangārei fully booked for New Year's eve.

Record number of submissions on Oruku conference centre proposal
More than 5000 submissions on Whangārei's controversial Oruku conference centre plan

Editorial: One thing is certain, Covid is here to stay
Covid has been part of our community for a while now.

Almost total moon eclipse visible from Northland tonight
Northland's night sky will show Moon eclipse and clear view of Matariki tonight

Gwen Lawson bowls column: Bowls3Five section play coming up
The latest from Northland's bowls scene