Latest from Kaipara District

Cahill: Whangārei car chase highlights bigger issue
Police were allegedly shot at several times before the two men could be arrested.

Mixed messages around Covid blamed for school absenteeism
Parents not sending children to schools in Northland after mixed messages around Covid.

Northland's top bowlers honoured
Ann Muir and Dennis Brewster were the female and male players of the year respectively.

Safety warning after plane breaks up mid-flight: Pilot and passenger killed
Safety warning after plane crash south of Dargaville killed two men

Eastwood: Tū Manawa fund to support high deprivation areas
Sport Northland is looking for applicants who target high deprivation areas in Northland.

Kākā hit by car recovering at Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre
Kākā hit by car recovering at Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre

Video: Eyewitness describes 'chaotic' arrest after shooting
Several shots were fired at police. There were no injuries.

Kamo Christmas Parade is no more - but central Whangārei parade will replace it
Kamo Christmas Parade is no more - but central Whangārei parade will replace it.

Coroner challenges judges to do more
Tania Tetitaha has been sworn in as Northland coroner.

Two burst city water mains cut supply to Ōtangarei
The burst mains occurred around midday during maintenance testing.

Orchardists should stump up for new water supplies if school bores run dry, ministry says
Education Ministry calls for closer monitoring of groundwater at three Far North schools.

Raumanga church fire a reminder to update alarms
The fire's cause couldn't be found but there was no indication it was intentionally lit.

One year on, Whangārei home owner can't return home after land slip
WDC believes Stan Semenoff's company responsible for land slip.

MPI investigating sale of toheroa on social media site
Ripiro Beach kaitiaki annoyed at woman offering toheroa for sale on Facebook.

Northland's historic Ruapekapeka Pā site to get $8.5M in Government funding
Northland's historic Ruapekapeka Pā site to get $8.5M in Government funding.

Burn-offs spark fires in palm tree, garage
Escaping burn-offs show vigilance needed even after recent torrential rain.

Loud, proud parade marks Ōtiria's first champs win in 59 years
Ōtiria team came back from adversity to reclaim shield last held in 1961.

Spring has arrived in Northland after warm winter
Spring has arrived in Northland after warm winter

Mask compliance on buses will be evident in coming days
Will bus users stick with their masks or will they ditch them?

Ombudsman details strengths/flaws of Whangārei mental health unit
The report found no evidence of cruel or inhuman treatment of tāngata whai ora (patients).

Whangaroa scenery the star in Canadian TV series
Eight-part thriller filmed in Northland to be launched next week in Canada and NZ.

Mandatory mask rule unknown to some Northland bus users
Head to the Northland Regional Council website for more information on the rule.

Northland boaties praised for rescue and kayaker rescue sparks warning
Northland boaties praised for rescue and kayaker rescue sparks warning.

Hotels/motels used in first outbreak to host Northland Covid-19 cases
Jackson would not confirm what facilities were used to house Covid-19 positive cases.

News snippets from Northland
Candidates to discuss issues facing disabled; talks last chance to avert nurses' strike.

Barrier crash takes Northland's road toll to 17
A woman died and two passengers were injured in a single-car crash on Kaitaia's outskirts.