Latest from Kaipara District

Man thanks lifeguard for rescuing him

The man said he couldn't have made it back to shore without her.

Songs old and new when Fat Freddy's play Kerikeri

Songs old and new when Fat Freddy's play Kerikeri

Northland trainers eyeing Ellerslie success

A change of rider is necessary as Samantha Collett was suspended for weighing in light.

Whangārei Salvation Army puts on fine festive feast

Whangārei Salvation Army Christmas Lunch appreciated by many.

Drug addled youth now running rehab programme

A Kaitaia youth that went through a drug rehab programme, is now helping to run it.

Higher honours on Cooper's horizon

Could we see Onerahi Central's Henry Cooper in a Black Caps uniform in the near future?

Union looking into 'dysfunctional' council after staff stood down

Two council staff have been stood down amid separate claims of a parvo outbreak.

Gun buy-back: Criminals and gangs should be focus of police - sport shooting representative

Government rushed process and should have waited for inquiry to be completed - opinion.

Hapu irate at breaches of rāhui at Mermaid Pools

Hāpu to seek police help in enforcing a rāhui over the Mermaid Pools.

Swimmers go the extra mile

The pool was a great spot to escape the summer heat on Saturday.

Northlander returns lost wallet to German tourists

The tourists lost their wallet at Matapōuri while travelling around with their campervan.

Opinion: NRU needs to show some respect

The NRU needs to smarten up, and do it quickly.

Householders could lose homes after rating arrears

Far North homeowners could lose their properties due to long-overdue rates.

Staff deck the halls of Cairnfield House

The rest home is filled with Christmas decorations.

Mishmash topple Hawks for mixed doubles title

Northland's tennis talents have been busy in the lead up to Christmas.

Hislop chasing her American dream

Fifteen-year-old Gabi Hislop could be New Zealand's next star in America's football scene.

Northland's Christmas weather forecast

Plenty of sun expected, particularly on the east coast.

Navy urged to move to Whangārei as well as Ports of Auckland work

Navy urged to also make the move north.