Latest from Kaipara District

Latest Northland bowls news from Gwen Lawson
Northland bowlers have performed well at the National Fours and Mixed Pairs competition.

Where to watch America's Cup racing in Northland
Nine venues where Northlanders can watch America's Cup racing on the big screen.

Northland border workers line up for Covid jabs
The Covid-19 vaccine is an added barrier of protection - not the only one.

Deleted footage leaves questions after alleged Northport Covid-19 PPE incident
Northport says its security footage is overwritten monthly, unless specifically retained.

Women's Rugby World Cup postponement could have silver lining
Northland could get more visitors from postponed Women's Rugby World Cup.

Walker trapped down steep bank in popular Whangārei park
Overnight rain had made the steep bank even harder for the woman to climb up.

Ockham finalist captures the brilliant heart of Te Papa's natural world
Jane Ussher's 'sumptuously beautiful' book captures Te Papa's natural history collection.

Northland kauri trees hit by lightning have to be removed
The two dead kauri at Trounson Kauri Park now pose a safety risk and must be cut down.

Northland showcased at its finest on The Bachelorette
Whangārei's Hamish Boyt plans to bring Bachelorette star Lexie Brown back to Northland.

Event to get girls into infrastructure jobs
Northland girls interested in the infrastructure industry can learn more later this month.

Lean into 2021, says Northland Inc
The hospitality sector is hit hardest by cancellations when lockdowns are swiftly enacted.

Whangārei school boy chooses to help others instead of gifts on his birthday
Beaudy Barnes and his mother decided to make his birthday about helping others than gifts.

Covid 19 coronavirus: first Northland border worker gets Covid-19 jab
Extra protection on the job was a reason Northland border workers opted to be vaccinated.

Northland events cancelled after latest Covid lockdown
More Northland events cancelled after latest Covid lockdown

Northland kiwi chick's survival helped by visiting US yachtie
Northland kiwi chick helped out of its shell by visiting US yachtie

Fears turn to cheers as lost diver helps rescuers land marlin
Wellington 67-year-old spent night clinging to rocks at remote Three Kings Islands.

Missing Far North woman found
Tania-Maria Jones, from Totara North, has been found in the bush near her home.

Mangawhai Heads surf lifeguards win award for saving man
The man had sustained a serious cut to his leg that went all the way down to the bone.

Northland secondhand book shop owners reveal secrets of their trade
Second-hand book shops are magical places to lose yourself in. Jenny Ling reports.

Homeless women secure shelter but more housing pain looms
Emergency housing trust helps alleviate the suffering of homeless in Whangārei.

Bay of Islands Waka Festival back in March
The fourth edition of the festival is on next month after Covid scuttled the 2020 event.

Skipper of missing yacht found in Northland off the hook
Large swells, high winds and a sinking yacht created a powder keg at sea for Tribe.

Bay of Islands property listing just under $20 million
Luxury accommodation for large multi-generations up for sale in Northland.

LGBTI+ youth in Northland getting more support from RainbowYouth
LGBTI+ youth community getting extra support from rainbow organisation.

Whole community set to benefit from bigger better Kerikeri Men's Shed
The new 540sq m facility has a woodwork area, an engineering workshop and a kitchen.

Whangārei mum guilty on two charges related to baby's death
Whangārei mum of five-month-old guilty on two charges laid after his death