Latest from Kaipara District

KDC spearheads $68m upgrade for troubled Mangawhai wastewater scheme

$68m upgrade planned for Mangawhai's sewerage scheme

Northland news in brief: Dangerous driving charge; and shed fire suspicious

News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.

Excellent time for all at Waipū Easter Carnival

Crowds flock to Waipū Easter Carnival

Strength training exercise vital for strengthening immune system - Carolyn Hansen

Regular strength training exercise provide long-term immune protection - Carolyn Hansen

Fenz in Northland receive chainsaws to aid their work

Stihl Whangārei gives away 15 chainsaws to firefighters in Northland.

A tennis ball stuck in the gutter excites Joe Bennett

Not all balls are created equal, but tennis balls are king, muses columnist Joe Bennett.

Historic sconces at Whangārei Museum shed a light on the past

Historic sconces at Whangārei Museum hold candle up to historic practices

Well constructed fort earns Whangārei apprentice Elijah McQueen regional title

The 23-year-old building apprentice now has a chance to win big in the national final.

News briefs from Northland - whooping cough warning; hit and run arrest and district plan submissions

News snippets from Northland

Comment: Government is giving battlers a helping hand

Emily Henderson says the Government is delivering for hard-up people.

Gumboot Friday gets $14K from Whangārei golf fundraiser

Northland golf tournament raises $12,000 for mental health charity Gumboot Friday.

Northland news in brief: Post Shop robbed; critical injuries in crash News in brief from Northland - robbery, injuries from crash, Easter carnival on and speedster sentenced

News snippets from Northland.

Cape Rēinga fire contained; campground reopens

Firefighters are using drones and thermal cameras to locate remaining hotspots.

'They knew nothing could happen to them': Loitering youth assault police officer

Pepper spray had to be used to detain one of youngsters who attacked officer.

Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorate candidates revealed

Six months from election candidates for Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau lining up

Littering in Northland on the up

Cigarette buts, vaping and plastic most prevalent litter items in Northland.

News snippets from Northland - news briefs from across the region

News in briefs from Northland

Kaumātua and long-serving contractor mourned

Northland kaumātua Nepo Henare dies at 80 after a long battle with cancer.