Latest from Kaipara District

PM vows Dame Whina's legacy will be taught in schools
Statue to 'Mother of the Nation' Dame Whina Cooper unveiled in Panguru before huge crowd.

Farmers sending cattle to abattoirs earlier than usual
Dry weather is forcing Northland farmers to send animals to freezing works earlier.

Photos: Weekend of sports in Northland
John Stone captured these images over the weekend.

Spirit beat Blaze to make first-ever one-day final
Wellington were no match for the Spirit on day one as the home side won by 121 runs.

Tennis players brave the heat
With temperatures registering almost 30 degrees, it was like an oven on court.

Photos: Northlanders soak in creativity at ArtBeat
Check out these awesome photos from John Stone.

Northland mayors unite to get five major infrastructure projects
Mayors get together on infrastructure push.

'Mother of the Nation' immortalised at Panguru
Statue based on iconic photo of Dame Whina Cooper and mokopuna starting 1975 Land March.

I'm wearing purple
For a grand cause - Dahlias for Dementia Garden & House Tour 2020.

Opinion: A tale of two Northlands
From bareback horse racing to superyacht regattas, Northland has it all.

Male sex abuse survivor speaks out to assist healing
Paul Davenport speaks out about being sexually abused as a child growing up in Northland.

Massive bridge beams made in Northland
Largest beams made in Northland for Ellerslie Bridge project.

More Provincial Growth Fund money for Northland
More welcome Provincial Growth Fund money has been announced for Northland.

Sailors rave about Russell's Millennium Cup
The 12th regatta has tighter ties to Northland via links with charitable trust Live Ocean.

Whangārei set for 'massive growth' - council CEO
Whangārei set for 'massive growth' - council CEO

Three kiwi killed in one week in Kerikeri
Drivers are urged to slow down after three kiwi were killed by cars in one week.

Stay away from school if you've returned from China recently
Ministry directs Northland teachers and students on precautionary measure for coronavirus

Bowls: Team effort pays off for Kamo White
BOWLS: Team effort pays off for Kamo White

Coach profile: ex-NZ beach volleyballer Suzy McAsey
Suzy McAsey is one of the reasons beach volleyball is growing fast in Northland.

Firefighters planning for likely water shortages in Far North
More fire engines, tankers per call-out among measures to combat town water supply woes.

No U-turn for regional council's controversial GMO position ahead of court appeal
Newly-elected Northland Regional Council to take "back seat" on GMO appeal.

Armed police seal off Kaikohe street
The incident began when nine men turned up at a Raihara St house with improvised weapons.

Up to 1000 paddlers expected as great waka marks 80th birthday
Ngātokimatawhaorua was built to mark the 100th anniversary of the Treaty in 1940.

Eastwood: Time to commit to 2020 resolutions
In his first column of 2020, Brent Eastwood previews the big sporting events coming up.

Agnew hoping doubles event boosts local tennis
Now in its the 34th year, the tournament could be the spark Northland tennis needs.