Latest from Kaipara District

Covid-19 level rises - what it means for Northlanders
Public places, restaurants and schools closed in Northland as govt ramps up restrictions.

Shane Reti: Our strength is in community
We have looked into the eyes of the tiger before.

Photos: Kiwi Can Whangaroa Raft Race 2020
This year's standout raft, possibly the fastest yet, was made from corrugated iron.

$1m lotto win, hospital visitor numbers cut
News from around Te Tai Tokerau including the latest lotto win.

Unique Northland fundraiser collects $25,400 for Kind Hands charity
Unique Northland fundraiser collects $25,400 for Kind Hands charity.

Detail: Local bowls and golf results
These will be some of the last bowls and golf competitions held, due to Covid-19.

Editorial: We are all in this together
We're all in this together and that's how we'll get through.

Three more sheep stolen and slaughtered on paddock
A Dargaville man frustrated at ongoing theft of his sheep has given up grazing them.

Lawson: Covid-19 puts club competitions at risk
With the Covid-19 coronavirus impacting local sport, Northland's bowlers must take care.

Northland leaders call for calm after PM announcement
Northland mayors Sheryl Mai, John Carter and Jason Smith have all echoed the same message.

Opinion: Sport will persist if we stick together
In uncertain times, panic is the easy option. Now, we have to be strong for our whānau.

No new Northland cases in 14 new positive Covid-19 cases
There are now 52 confirmed cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus in New Zealand.

Calls to save water reiterated as more restrictions likely
Water levels dropping as more restrictions likely across Northland.

Kaitaia's Kape Murray strong on the sideline
As a born and bred Kaitaia man, Kape Murray is passionate to see sport grow in the area.

Stray feline family captured but now in laundry facing uncertain future
Whangārei man traps wild cats but might have to release them after getting no help.

Covid-19 rumours, misinformation rife on social media
Northlanders bombarded with Covid-19 rumours, misinformation and hoaxes on social media.

Coronavirus: Fun things to do in lieu of events and sports
If you're social distancing, it doesn't mean you can't have fun.

Northland badminton hit by Covid-19
Northland's badminton players are the latest to be affected by Covid-19.

Paihia business owner welcomes govt relief package
Tourism operator says wage subsidy scheme means he can hang onto key staff through winter

Coronavirus: At least two marae temporarily close
Whānau, hapū and iwi have had to make difficult decisions to protect against coronavirus.

Kelly Slater carves up Northland waves to delight of locals
'We saw this guy do the best backhand snap I have ever seen ... and we knew it was him.'

Northland club rugby postponed to May 2
Club rugby was set to return on April 18, but Northland's comps won't start until May 2.

Previous complaints about Whangārei house nearly destroyed by fire
Police notified after suspicious fire nearly destroys a Northland home

Country rock, jazz and blues festivals canned amid virus fears
Festivals had been running more than 30 years without a hitch, organiser Shirley May says.

Police wait for weather window to resume search for missing diver
Man who was diving with a friend near the Hen and Chicken Islands failed to surface.

Northland recreational fishers catching juvenile great white sharks worrying DoC
Northland recreational fishers catching juvenile great white sharks a worry for DOC

Northlanders urged to keep up fitness regimes to help fight Covid-19
Northlanders urged to keep up fitness regimes to help fight Covid-19