Latest from Kaipara District

Tiny gardeners grow prize-winning sunflowers

Ruawai Kindergarten grew the tallest sunflower in the region, measuring 294cm.

Northland news in brief: Karikari fire under control, kindergarten burgled

News from around Northland.

Teen gives Ardern Christmas card he designed

Two Whangārei teens have received the Prime Minister's Oranga Tamariki Awards.

Police take broad view in rehabilitating high-risk drivers

Northland's top 30 high-risk drivers are to be visited by police in a new operation.

Jury in trial of Whangārei physio still out

Whangārei physiotherapist accused of defrauding ACC expected to learn her fate today.

Council apologises to tenants left in dark over sale of flats

Residents living in the council-owned flats known as Almond Court say they are in limbo.

Northland's local heroes make a change

20 Northland locals received the Kiwibank local hero medals on Friday evening.

Young sportspeople aren't to blame

Luke Brooke-Smith and Nik Kini are prime examples of great talent leaving Northland.

Dog foster and training programme a big hit with Ngāwhā inmates

A dog foster and training programme at Ngawha prison is a win-win for inmates and dogs.

Brereton continues Sport Northland chairman tenure

Sport Northland's recent AGM gave a chance to bring some new faces on board.

Christmas cake heist sparks community spirit

95-year old gifted 20 Christmas cakes to donate to charity after his lot was stolen.

Surge in online Christmas shopping keeps Northland posties busy

NZ Post has deployed extra resources in Northland to cope with online Christmas shopping.

Surfers set down marker ahead of nationals

It was Paul Moretti's first national surfing event win since he was 12 years old.

Transitional housing plans canned after community steps up

Kāinga Ora's plans for 31 transitional housing units were suddenly cancelled last week.

Russell inn named world's best eco-hotel

Originally a home, Donkey Bay Inn is owned by Italian winemaker Antonio Pasquale.

Dance scholarships available in Whangārei

The scholarships will open opportunities for children wanting to dance.

Concerns raised at Ngāpuhi hui

The hui came after the Crown announced it had removed recognition of Tūhoronuku's mandate.

Northland environmentalists say no to port move

The Whangārei harbour is a place where orca gather regularly