Latest from Kaipara District

Killer that leaves mummified corpses of victims hanging in trees recruited
Target is giant willow aphids that can damage – or even kill – infested willows.

SH14/Maunu Rd in Whangārei hit by night roadworks
Two weeks of night roadworks for SH14/Maunu Rd in Whangārei.

Response to rocket attack in Iraq earns Northland soldier award
Northland's Corporal Charles Douglas Munns-Everitt earns bravery award.

Tenants in Whangārei suffering at the paws of feral cats
Feral cat control was a hot topic for more than a thousand Northlanders.

Northlanders urged to host Pink Ribbon Breakfast by grandmother who survived the cancer twice
Around 25 Northland women die every year from breast cancer

Northland's popular swimming spots mostly met water quality guidelines last summer
Water quality at most popular Northland swimming locations met swimming guidelines

Northland woman delighted to see rare kumara flower
Kaitaia woman's taste of the past - flowering kumara.

Slips on SH12 in Northland being repaired near Matakohe
Repairs under way on slips at Oparakau on Northland's SH12.

'Tragic' April on Northland's roads; seven deaths so far
Northland's road toll has risen after a death in the Far North.

Northlanders commemorate Anzac Day
Thousands turn out in Northland for Anzac Day commemorations

Northland's median house price rockets almost 27% in one year
Sprawling house at Langs Beach could fetch record price to date in Northland.

Northland leaders: Review must keep the 'local' in local government.
It is important Northland's voice is heard in the review.

Police warn motorists to take care after six people die in 22 days on Northland roads
Northland's road toll sits at 13 deaths - only one more than the same time last year.

Northland Emergency Call Out Squads hone marine search and rescue skills in Waipū
Northland volunteer lifeguards upskill their marine search and rescue techniques in Waipū.

Police dog shooting: Northland's Arnie - I'll be back
Shot Northland police dog Arnie gears up for his first day in new Search and Rescue role.

Shortage of staff main issue for Northland's health sector
Staffing issues are preventing access to quality healthcare for Northlanders.

NZ's biggest solar power farm planned for Kaitaia
'Solar farm' will pump out 20 times more power than NZ's current biggest solar plant.

Kerikeri exhibition looks at Northland's 'secret war'
Northland's 'secret war' subject of display at Kerikeri's Stone Store

Whangārei rest home honours fallen ahead of Anzac Day
Kamo's Bupa Merrivale Care Home shows Anzac Day support

Tourism Minister Stuart Nash applauds the vision of Northland businesses and organisations
The Minister visited six locations in Northland suggested by Whangārei MP Emily Henderson

News snippets from Northland: Fatal car crash, two Lotto winners
News in brief from Northland.

Emergency services at fatal crash in Ruakākā, motorcyclist dies in Havelock North
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious crash in Ruakākā.

Resourcing key in improving health of Northlanders
Major reforms to the health system are set to benefit Te Tai Tokerau.

Anzac Day in Northland sees people back to memorials
Women in Service is the theme of Anzac Day this year

News snippets from Northland
Secondary School Kī o Rahi Nationals on at Waitangi; and Youth Theatre at play.

Young people want to talk but are we listening?
Anahera Pickering shares insights on how Northland's youth of today want to be treated.

Family are finally complete, two years after they returned from the Philippines
Two years after having to leave pet dog behind, Northland family reunited

Plan to protect Bay of Islands marine mammals open for submissions
Submissions are open on a controversial plan for a Bay of Islands marine mammal sanctuary.

Hapū buys 'alienated' parcel of land
A local hapū from Pātaua South have successfully purchased 57ha of contentious land.