Latest from Kaipara District

Principal says teachers accepting govt offer paves way for future improvements

The changes could keep teachers in the profession, a Far North principal says.

Chopper used in search for missing Whangārei man Veon Smith

Extensive searches in Whangārei parks failed to find the 48yo.

Fears floods helping grass pest spread

Machinery used to repair flood damage may also have spread Manchurian rice grass.

Second Outward Bound school could open in Northland if great site available

The spot needs to be within 3 hours' drive of Auckland, with easy access to bush and sea.

Man to appear in court over Linda Woods' death on the day of her tangi

The man was arrested at a property less than 200m away from Linda Woods' home.

Arrest made in Kaikohe homicide investigation

A Kaikohe property on the same street the victim lived has been raided.

New 37-home public housing project largest in a generation

The state housing development has not been without controversy.

Artwork from Far North mouth artist will be sold around the world

Northland mouth artist again has artwork as part of international card sales

Northland bucking the slow housing market trend

Te Tai Tokerau is one of three regions that enjoyed a lift in house prices

Man charged following stabbing in Moerewa, two dead after crash

The stabbings are reported to have taken place on a back road in Moerewa this afternoon.

Animals, staff moved from Kaitāia SPCA due to temporary closure over health, safety issues

All animals have been taken to Kerikeri and Whangārei centres while an assessment is done.

Mum's advice pays off as deaf Kerikeri man chosen for World Bowls Championships

Kerikeri bowler Craig McKeogh to play in deaf secton at World Bowls Champs in Scotland

Te Kokonga - new six-bed sub-acute mental health unit at Kaitaia Hospital opens

New mental health unit in Kaitaia means tangata whaiora can be treated closer to home

Plan for 16 pou whenua along Far North coast sees sixth carving unveiled

A historic name has been resurrected in the Far North with the Waitahapāua pou whenua.

Fresh produce available to NorthTec students thanks to on-campus harvests

Fresh produce has been grown and placed into pātaka across NorthTec campuses.

Social housing projects get funded solar panels

‘Having solar panels will make a big difference for those residents.'

Man accused of murder of Shayden Perkinson loses name suppression

Man was allegedly stabbed to death when he stepped in to help a woman.

Students set sights on winning national Shakespeare competition

Whangārei students win battle of the bard and spot in Shakespeare Festival finals.