Latest from Kaipara District

Frustrated on the frontline: Northland education leaders want critical worker status and easier access to RATs

Northland education leaders demand RATs kits for teachers and school staff.

Motorcyclist Shane Harnett's death due to another motorist's careless use

Driver, 85, admits careless use causing death of motorcyclist at Ruakaka, last year

140km/h: Driver sped through Covid checkpoint because she was worried about missing sister

The woman drove on the wrong side of the road and sped through police road spikes.

Northland housing prices crack $900k after strongest quarterly growth across NZ

A 7.9 per cent growth over the past quarter saw the average property value rise to $906k.

Veitayaki shares anecdotes of good times with Fijian team mate

Former Northland rep shares the pain of losing good friend and ex-All Black Joeli Vidiri.

Whangārei dog's whereabouts unknown following fatal attack on another dog

Owner of dangerous Whangarei dog fined $1500 for its attack on another dog.

Refining NZ records $552m loss as demand for jet fuel plummets

Focus now shifts to import terminal from April as refinery winds down operation.

'Crossed the line': Labour MP receives anti-vax threats, war crime accusations

A group served papers accusing her of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and treason.

Collaboration, not competition: Northland school goes subjects-free

Ruawai College's new "learning packages" involve themes and experiences.

Woman admits possession of 2kg of ingredient used to cook meth

Search of woman's car unearths 2kg of substance containing pseudoephedrine for cooking P

Drink-driver goes on dangerous escapade with 2-year-old onboard

A 22yo has avoided jail after a wild drive with a tot aboard, and a threat to a stranger.

Northland educators sparring stances on whether schools should become vaccination sites

Many in Northland are not convinced that schools should be used as vaccination centers.

'The Covid guy': Whangārei teenager keeps community in the know

The Whangārei Boys' High School graduate has over 11,800 followers.

Seven homes evacuated as Kaipara scrub fire threatens properties

Five helicopters are fighting the blaze.

Members of Kaitaia's Webb family and a fourth man charged with possessing meth for supply

Relatives charged with meth-dealing face court after police find bag of drugs and cash

Whangārei ready to host 11 Women's Rugby World Cup matches

Tickets from $5 for kids and $10 adults for games at Northland Events Centre.

Re-trial held for man who fired two shots during police pursuit

Disqualified driver fired two shots in the air during police chase in the Far North.

Judge issues warrant to arrest for woman who helped Matthew Hunt's killer

Natalie Jane Bracken, 31, missed her scheduled appearance in the Kaitāia District Court.