Latest from Kaipara District

Decision soon on go-ahead for Marsden Pt rail link as Govt weighs business case

The Government will make an announcement in due course on Marsden Pt rail spur.

Kaipara tree planting event to celebrate Mother's Day and help the environment

Northlanders can plant a tree Mother’s Day tomorrow.

Our Treasures: The sinister original tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Not many have heard the original story, where the old lady was thrown on a fire.

Commerce Commission to look at why fuel in Whangārei costs so much

Reason Whangārei has some of highest fuel prices in NZ to be looked into

News in brief from Northland - new ute won, boxers wanted and record fair

News snippets from Northland.

Cleaned out: Couple's van stolen as they worked in central city

Commercial cleaning van stolen while cleaners were at work

Notable Northlanders remove barriers to sport with second-hand gear drive

New scheme ReSport is aimed at getting more Northlanders active.

58 seconds of exhilaration: A ride around Whangārei's international rally track

Reporter Brodie Stone got to experience the international rally from the passenger seat

Carolyn Hansen: If you want a healthy body, it all starts with the mind

The lifestyle habits that matter most for a healthy body and healthy mind.

Whangārei Civic Centre update: Lab results show toxic black mould no longer present

Toxic black mould in Whangārei Civic Centre no danger to workers, the council says.

'Every parent’s worst possible nightmare': Hipkins on Abbey Caves tragedy

A WorkSafe investigation into the school trip tragedy has begun.

Thousands of dollars raised for whānau of Abbey Caves victim

'Words cannot express the storm of emotions we feel today for our grieving whanau.'

Body of missing student recovered from caves; school comes under fire for allowing trip

The boy's body was recovered late last night.

Northlanders advised focus on the things they can control as rain pours down

SH1, 10 closed yet again; expert describes rainfall in Mid North as “astounding”.

Missing student: School chose caving trip because of 'forecasted rain', leaked email shows

Fifteen students and two teachers were reportedly in the cave when the bad weather hit.

Search for missing student in Whangārei caves suspended

Fifteen students and two teachers were reportedly in the cave when the bad weather hit.

'Astounding' rainfall causes chaos: Vital state highways closed

Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit today, bringing intense downpours in some areas.

Going the distance to raise money for hospice

$27,710 for North Haven Hospice from 90 More Miles challenge.