Latest from Kaikohe

73-year-old man charged with Northland murder
Police said the 73-year-old would appear at Kaikohe District Court via video link today.

Leading by example: Northland farmer honoured for transformative work
Coby Warmington won the 2025 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award.

Opinion: Recognising the strength and resilience of community
The big question remains, is the Government willing to meet with Māori and work together?

DoC vows wildlife law changes won't let developers off the hook
DoC says ecological planning and protections are not affected by the Wildlife Act changes.

'It's rocked us all': Community mourns loss of beloved toddler
At least 400 people gathered in Kaikohe to mourn 3-year-old Catalya.

'My health is suffering': Man's housing plea as he lives in tent with dogs
John has lived in a tent since March 30, with no water or power.

'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'
Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.

Police release name of 77-year-old man who died in Horeke homicide
Daniel Hepehi was found critically injured at a Waikerikeri Rd property on May 22.

Northland social workers under strain amid high caseloads
The PSA says high workloads are unsafe and unsustainable, needing urgent action.

Investigation under way after 'unexplained' death of 3-year-old girl
Police say a post-mortem will be carried out over the next couple of days.

Vehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community
Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.

Far North news briefs - book DoC huts, booze views sought and mental health talks
News snippets from the Far North.

Pink Shirt Day marked as Northland says no to bullying
Northlanders mark Pink Shirt Day anti-bullying campaign

On The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato Hone
Kaitāia St John Hato Hone's Levi Ashwell is best Drill cadet in NZ

Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge upgrade should be finished by end of July
Quarry Rd bridge upgrade in Kaitāia behind schedule due to weather.

Kerikeri forum for Northland armed forces veterans
Veterans’ Affairs invites Northland's veterans to Kerikeri information forum

Kerikeri High netballers back from Queensland trip
Twenty-three netballers travelled to Australia for a development tour.

Far North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshow
News snippets from the Far North.

Council votes for independent review of Far North Sweetwater project
FNDC Sweetwater project - council calls for independent examination of project

Charities face huge bills to dump 'rubbish' donations
'It's frustrating and really disappointing.'

Far North news briefs - Navigation bylaw, Battle of Te Kāhika honoured and art on show
News snippets from the Far North