Latest from Kaipara District

Use of recycled wastewater answer during dry periods
Whangārei nursery arguably the only one in NZ using recycled wastewater.

Humpback whale duo put on a show off Tutukaka Coast
Dive instructor captures photos of humpback whales breaching in rough seas.

Woman winched from bush by Northland Rescue Helicopter team
Injured woman slipped and broke her leg while helping check possum bait stations.

Pataua South community hits speed bump in efforts to stop hoons
One-time "sleepy hollow" takes road safety into own hands, but council says talks needed.

NorthTec starting fees-free course from next month
NorthTec to start fees-free course in environment management from next month.

Northland news in brief: NorthTec CE resigns; trailer unit rolls
News snippets from across the region.

Port move expensive and logistically impractical, report asserts
A road transport lobby group advises against moving Ports of Auckland operations north.

Social Credit leader to stand in Whangārei
Social Credit leader Chris Leitch chosen to stand in Whangārei

Ratepayers could carry the can in job creation projects
Ratepayers could be left with the bill if new legislation passes.

100 hours community work for taking 145 toheroa
Man gets community work sentence for taking toheroa from Northland beach.

Northland farm shed ripped apart by tornado
Tornado adds to trail of destruction with a farm shed shredded.

NDHB committee searching for Māori disability voice
Will we see a greater public presence at NDHB committee meetings in the future?

First peek at $4.5m, 22-metre fishing vessel
The $4.5m, 72-foot (22m) boat is being built in Opua for Northland fishing brothers.

Comment: Power pricing a challenging issue
Is it time we put further support into our own power generation capacity.

Far North kauri sanctuary, Māori tourism projects get $7.5m funding boost
Takou Bay kauri sanctuary an attempt to safeguard future of species threatened by dieback.

Mini-tornado wreaks havoc in boat yard in just 12 seconds
Tornadoes knock over boats in Whangārei yard and knock down trees at Oakura.

Sacred Taratara Mountain off limits to the public
Education needed about Taratara Mountain which is sacred and off limits.

Charmaine Smith's Northland dream that will never be
A scan revealed Smith was at risk of becoming paralysed from the neck down.

V8 Supercars driver Greg Murphy takes Hikurangi locals for a spin on a Polaris
Race driver Greg Murphy was in Hikurangi on Wednesday giving locals the ride of their life

Dementia unit in Maungatūroto tackles region-wide issue
Aged care advocates say there's a shortage of dementia units in Northland.

Maungaturoto pair win on home turf
It was the first centre title for both Malcolm Scott and Keith Youngman on Sunday.

Two young Far North councillors recognised for leadership
Mayor says the national leadership roles show the district is progressive and inclusive.

Dave Pennington - A selfless Red Cross volunteer
Dave Pennington helps the Red Cross at home and abroad in a variety of ways.

In brief: Shellfish ban extended; water restrictions eased
News snippets from Northland.

Northlanders shiny happy people, survey says
Northlanders love spending time with their whānau more than the average Kiwi.