Latest from Kaipara District

Northland beneficiaries benefiting from aged-care sector
The programme has seen almost 30 people enter fulltime employment.

Food banks struggle with demand as more Northlanders need help
More Northlanders are relying on emergency food parcels to feed their families.

Northland rail upgrade providing work for locals
Two hundred contractors and KiwiRail staff needed over the coming months for project.

Warm clothes sought for Pacific Island seasonal workers in Northland
Donations of warm clothes are being sought for chilly seasonal workers stuck in Northland.

Victory for GMO opposition: NRC votes to reverse position
The council has voted to reverse its predecessor's decision and include a GMO policy.

Northland health advocates welcome damning review
The number of DHBs in New Zealand could be reduced to just eight from the current 20.

Northland father and son found after night lost in Puketi Forest
Father and son spend night in Puketi Forest as temperatures drop and rain falls.

Missing Northland woman: Police finish search of rural property
Body removed and police finish scene examination at rural property.

Northland leads NZ in latest post-lockdown consumer spend
Northland consumer spending up 8.8% on same week last year. The NZ average is just 0.9%.

Gym that helps troubled youth seeks base
Disappointment from users as noise complaints lead to a kickboxing gym being shut down

Tutukaka diving business moves catamaran after conflict with marina trust
Yukon Dive continues to operate after marina trust threatens permission withdrawal.

Whangārei water restrictions to become more common - Mayor
Whangārei water restrictions to become more common - Mayor

Whangārei's Hundertwasser Arts Centre gets another $4.5m
The Provincial Growth Fund cash exceeds the project's $4m blowout announced last November.

Remains believed to be Northland woman Bridget Simmonds
Police have set up a direct phone line for people to call with information about the case.

Police believe missing woman Bridget Simmonds is buried on rural property
Police use excavator at rural location where they believe missing woman is buried .

Fire brigade removes wreckage from Northland beach
Volunteer fire brigade clean up boat wreck from beach.

Far North hapu and locals vow to fight housing development
Far North hapu and locals vow to fight housing development

Fur seals entertain in Northland, but DoC says don't touch
Fur seals entertain in Northland, but DoC says don't touch

Northland news in brief: Meth court case; and Lotto win
News snippets from Northland.

Missing Northland woman: Police reach critical point in investigation
Mum doubts daughter is alive but wants end to recurring nightmare.

Digger brought in to help in search for clues on missing Northland woman Bridget Simmonds
Simmonds' mother just wants closure for the family.

Go Local! Travel business given helping hand by website designer
Shannell Christmas found opening a travel business a month before lockdown challenging.

Northland breast cancer screening clinics busy clearing backlog
And Pink Ribbon Breakfasts are back - now in July.

Suspicious fire destroys community hall at Tutamoe
Suspicious fire destroys rural community hall.