Latest from Kaipara District

Northland drivers reminded about dangerous rail crossings

Northland has a track record of five serious collisions between trains and vehicles.

Northland police seek sightings of black van linked to attempted robbery in Ōpua

A man escaped with minor injuries following an attempted robbery in the Bay of Islands.

Refining CEO briefs Whangārei Heads community about future plans

Refining NZ conducts information session on fuel-only import terminal proposal.

Shelter needed for stray and abandoned animals

Animal volunteer in Dargaville needs public help to move kittens into proper shelter.

Mangawhai community rally around woman allegedly assaulted

Charlotte Wilson needed 30 stitches for a deep cut on her face after an alleged assault.

True Tales of New Zealand Fisheries Officers reveals many hidden adventures at the sea

True Tales of New Zealand Fisheries Officers book contains many stories from Whangārei

Northland police unjustified in fatal pursuit, IPCA finds

Northland's top cop accepted the IPCA's findings into the "unjustified" pursuit.

'Northland is particularly vulnerable to illness'

As of last week over 82,000 Northlanders had at least one Covid 19 vaccine doses.

Frontline volunteers much needed at Dargaville St John Ambulance Station

Volunteers get all the training they need to be able to attend all types of emergencies.

Lines companies keep power running for most Northlanders

Some customers in Dargaville lost power for a few hours.

Northlanders are loud and clear about importance of urgent road repairs

Northlanders have responded to a call for the worst stretches of state highways and roads.

News snippets from around the North

Man allegedly spotted speeding; Nominations for senior of the year.

New bike pump track popular before official opening

Bike pump track part of Master Plan for Whangārei's Pohe Island

Snow likely on Northland peaks after frosty start to the week

MetService says snow fall on Monday likely for high regions, but cannot confirm.

Car and truck collide in Otaika seriously injuring a child

Emergency services are at the scene of a car versus logging truck in Whangārei.

Northland restaurants are dealing with severe staffing shortages - so what's the answer?

Restaurateurs have welcomed a hospitality training programme to be expanded to Northland.

Editorial: Northlanders and our roads have been neglected for too long

We in Northland are sick of being political pawns

Whangārei list MP Shane Reti wants all parties to support his cancer medicines members bill

Whangārei list MP Dr Shane Reti hopes all MPs will support his Private Members Bill