Latest from Kaipara District

Farmers forgotten by council in pump stoush
According to swamp farmers, the cost was huge if the pumps had stayed off for a long time.

Northland Orca sightings wanted
Northland Orca sightings wanted as one could be entangled in cray pot line

Northland's flying doctors take off again
The Northland medical flying service is the one of only two in the country.

Finance company to provide nearly $1m worth of credits and refunds
Commerce Commission investigation into Whangārei finance company finds breach

Rain a boost for Northland rivers, dams and farmers
Rainfall boosts dam and river levels but till not enough to end drought.

Period poverty campaigners say funding a 'good start'
Period poverty campaigners say $2.2m funding allocated in the Budget is a good start.

Police pursuits on rise in Northland
Northland police take new approach to understanding reasons behind fleeing drivers.

Work begins on $204.5m rail project for Northland
The Provincial Growth Fund project is intended to revitalise Northland rail.

Smokefree and vapefree maunga a first for Northland
Maunga declared smokefree and vapefree in a first for Northland.

Go Local! Waipū brewery makes top 30 with two of its beers
A Northland brewery has made the top 30 in this year's New World Beer and Cider Awards.

Another weather system on way as heavy rain warning and wind watch expires
In Kaeo, gusts reached up to 96km/h.

Queen's Birthday Honours: Seven of our finest recognised
Seven Northlanders have been recognised for their service to the community.

Road reopens after slip blocked SH12
The slip occurred in the early hours of the morning.

Four appear in court on drugs and firearms charges
Four people arrested in police drug operation named in court.

John Stone signs off after 38 years as an Advocate photographer
John Stone has many tales to tell after working at the Northern Advocate for 38-years.

Jobseeker benefit numbers in Northland skyrocket
Job losses as a result of Covid-19 means more Northlanders are on jobseeker benefit.

Go Local! DIY projects made during lockdown earn residents chance to win vouchers
Kerikeri resident "over the moon" with win.

Eastwood: Essential funding waiting for Northland clubs
With only 40 applications so far, clubs are being urged to take up the chance for funding.

Coach profile: Kaitaia netball's Gloria Harrison
Despite the effect of Covid-19, netball is on its way back to Northland's courts.

Thrill-seeking Northlanders urged to get on board SPCA fundraising event
Northlanders can take part in the SPCA's skydive fundraiser for the first time this year.

300 touch and netballs handed out to Whangārei schools
Sport has the ability to unite and cut across all layers of society - Duane Dalton.

Northland news in brief: Carjacker appears in court; blaze at Waipapa timber mill
News snippets from across the region.

Services to resume for religious groups
Practising your faith becomes a little bit easier from today as gathering limits relaxed.

North makes ground in M. bovis battle
May 29 marks the two-year anniversary of the programme to try to eradicate the disease.

Gang members arrested during Northland drug bust
Police search Northland properties and arrest gang members.

Labour chooses local lawyer to contest Whangārei seat
The 47-year-old mother of four will look to unseat National's Dr Shane Reti.

Cancer treatment centre staff and patients make sacrifices during pandemic
Nurses and healthcare assistants have been working at capacity without outside support.