Latest from Kaipara District

Sports academy mooted for Whangārei's decrepit Jubilee Park

An indoor netball and basketball facility is one of the options being considered.

Northlanders nail stats at Red Bull Ignite7 sevens

The four-day sevens game was a great chance for these Northlanders to test their skills.

Restricted fire season starts tomorrow

Northlanders will now need a permit to light an open air fire.

Half-marathon draws big field

Northland's Caris Teo ran well to finish the second fastest woman in the half-marathon.

Blair Tuke's passion for the ocean leads to establishment of charity

The charity's vision is for New Zealand to be a world leader in ocean health.

Photos: Lots of fun at first E Tū Otangarei event

Check out these awesome photos from Tania Whyte.

Jubilee Park - it started with a hay paddock

Northland rugby league stalwarts tell stories of their playing days at Jubilee Park.

Council: Rising seas could force Dargaville move to higher ground

Dargaville's town centre may need higher ground to survive global warming.

Perene driving cricket's future in te reo

Perene, 20, was not letting a little thing like pregnancy get in the way of her mission.

Northland bowls: Junior events produce great contests

Anyone interested in helping out as a marker, get in touch as soon as possible.

Child dog trials empire grows

Saying the Child family was born to compete in dog trials would be an understatement.

Climate change group, increased Maori input for new Northland Regional Council

Council's governance structure updated to focus on these and other areas.

Boys' High class of '59 crestfallen over plans for logo change

Students, parents, staff and old boys have been given two logo designs to choose from.

Principal awarded Harvard scholarship

The scholarship is to attend a leadership programme in Sydney.

Ruakaka and Kaikohe scrub fires spark safety message from firefighters

"People need to be extra vigilant at this time of the year."

Person in critical condition after serious crash at Marsden Point

Serious two-vehicle crash between Ruakaka and Marsden Point leaves two in hospital.

Coach profile: Northland Kauri's Cheryl Smith

Smith, a former Black Fern has had a fantastic year with the Northland Kauri.

Mission to save Hikurangi mudfish has led class to parliament

The habitat of the black mudfish is shrinking endangering the native species.