Latest from Kaipara District

'If the wages were liveable, I wouldn't leave' NorthTec nursing graduate moves to Australia

NorthTec holds four graduation ceremonies over two days to celebrate two graduate cohorts.

Historic child sex abuse crimes put former drug kingpin back in jail

The court was told the girls were about 8 and 11 when the abuse occurred.

Judge says concern for children in drink-driver's car no licence for dangerous attack

Resident angered by drink-driver's antics claimed he acted in self-defence.

Liquorland Otaika targeted in overnight ram raid

Liquorland Otaika is the latest business to be targeted by ram raiders.

Woman lured from van by man who claimed she had a flat tyre

Intoxicated man tricks woman out of her van and drives away, refusing to stop for police.

Big increase in calls to police for mental health incidents

Northland police are being called to more mental health incidents than ever.

'Naivety not an excuse': Auckland boatie fined for illegal landing

The man's unauthorised landing on Whatupuke breached the Reserves Act.

Police justified in using dog to stop man fleeing checkpoint

The man turned out to be wanted for firearms and drug offences.

The super wealthy are snapping up coastal Northland properties

Northland is a millionaire's playground with a swag of luxury properties on the market

Patients might have to pay up or lose family doctor after funding shortfall

Funding increase of 3 per cent doesn't cover the cost of running a practice, GPs say.

Assuming the worst: Residents near controversial state housing estate put homes on market

For sale signs are springing up on Puriri Park Rd as a contentious housing project starts.

Brad Flutey claims no legislation to support mandatory mask wearing in public facilities

Flutey elects judge-alone trial to defend charges laid after a scuffle with police

Farmer furious after wandering dogs attack more than 100 sheep

The death of sheep has cost farmer Rex Roadley up to $25,000.

Queen's Birthday Honours: Nursing career spans more than three decades

Margareth Broodkoorn has been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours

Queen's Birthday Honours: Respected Hokianga scholar champion of Māori culture

Patu Hohepa was made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit

Horses and cats top threat to firefighters in animal rescues

The humble house cat causes the second most injuries on animal callouts.

Histories of NZ can cause friction between cultures if not delivered right

Northland education experts reflect on the teaching of the new NZ history curriculum.

Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'

Rachel Jordan always knew something bad would happen when she was about 40