Latest from Kaipara District

Community supports family after child's death falling from tree

A friend of the family said Declan was normally a confident tree-climber.

House of Science: Hokianga holds first-ever science festival

Kits target rural schools where teachers lack confidence or resources to teach science.

Win against Tasman will boost Northland's playoff chances

Matt Moulds will again lead Northland in their must-win game against the Mako.

Northland iwi backs 1080 poison drop in Waipoua Forest

DoC's plans to drop tonnes of 1080 on Waipoua Forest supported by Te Roroa kaitiaki

Mystery man pays it forward - more than 200 times

Anonymous donor insisted the cash be used at random to cover other customers' bills.

Teenager arrested after three burglaries, failing to stop

The 16-year-old allegedly tried to flee from police, who deployed spikes.

Man allegedly drags woman alongside car over tin of lollies

The shop's co-owner is still in hospital after the incident.

Farmers call for action after livestock killed by roaming dogs

Far North farmers want action taken after roaming dogs killed dozens of their livestock.

Northland looking for fifth win to climb up the NPC ladder

The Taniwha have named their team to face North Harbour in Whangārei this weekend.

Man waits nearly two years for life-changing hip replacement

266 Northlanders have waited more than 12 months for their orthopaedic surgery.

There's a sense of sadness' Northland rugby head coach calls time

Northland Rugby Union to advertise for a head coach from next year on

Stags' rugby stalwart is Northland-born and bred but torn between regions

New taonga brought up from Invercargill for the Northland v Southland rugby clash.

Lose your home or your pet? Strict rental rules push tenants out the door

It's a choice between keeping your furry friend or having a place to live for renters.

Firefighters save man trapped on car roof in raging torrent

Mopping up set to begin today after more than a month's rain in 48 hours in some areas.

Live: Hundreds still without power in Far North, Kaitaia cut off due to flooding

Kaitaia still cut off due to flooding, slips,while hundreds remain without power

'It's tough': NZ Rugby board member speaks out on Ian Foster decision

Northlander talks about the pressure associated with deciding All Blacks coach's future.

'Disturbing' sex ed handout given to young students: innocence stolen, says mum

A discussion has been sparked about the country's sexuality education curriculum.

Distraught daughter speaks out after dad killed by dogs

Neville Thomson described as 'a loving and giving man'.