Latest from Kaipara District

Kaipara mayor unrepentant over ban on karakia

The mayor will not change his stance on banning karakia from council meetings.

Race Relations Commissioner calls for Kaipara to reconsider karakia ban

The mayor is standing by his decision and says he has been 'hugely supported'.

New mayor shuts down karakia at first council hui

Leader vows to run 'secular council' in clash with Māori Ward councillor

Our outdated work week: Why the promise of four days is so enticing

Academics say we're working in an outdated system with aged stereotypes.

Northland extras wanted for Jason Momoa's 'epic' new TV series

Casting agent overwhelmed by response to call for extras in 'epic' historical drama.

One dead after Dargaville crash

The person was found deceased in the vehicle when emergency services arrived.

How you can help someone as they fight through an eating disorder

This year wait times in Northland average about 11 days

'17 years of hell': Contractor owed $6m by council seeks to have their building sold

High Court gives Whangārei man permission to apply to sell council buildings over debt.

Are we making our boys too tough? Flipping the script on family violence

Research shows links between family violence and the rigid rules of masculinity.

Shane Reti: Public won't like it if Three Waters legislation is rushed through

MP Shane Reti has concerns over the haste of the Three Waters legislation.

Two men in custody after house catches fire during Northland drug bust

Two men are in custody after a house caught fire during a drug bust in Northland.

Four-day work week attracts Northlander home from Aussie

The four-day work week is gaining momentum across the globe - including Whangārei.

'Mum's going in': Whangārei woman plunges into raging waters to save horses

Mum recounts her and daughter's heroic efforts to save horses from drowning in flood.

Floodwaters submerge sleeping tourists' car

Northland storm sees dramatic rescue as floodwaters swamp cars at reserve

'No-one should have to go through what I did': Kerikeri son's 57km run for mum

Oscar McCallion shares his personal story to help others with their mental health journey.

Beach wheelchair helps woman swim in the sea for first time in 20 years

Until a trip to Waipū Cove, Latifa Daud had forgotten what it was like to swim in the surf

A breeding ground for crime and unrest: Broadcaster's take on Northland

A well-known broadcaster has said the Far North is 'a breeding ground for crime'.

Brothers charged with Whangārei murder on trial in High Court

The brothers' Whangārei murder trial was disrupted due to public gallery outbursts.