Latest from Kaipara District

Call for Govt to purchase shares in Refining NZ

Parliamentary committee looking at petition calling for Refining NZ to stay.

Wharf carvings restore Māori presence in Russell

For decades te ao Māori (the Māori world) was almost invisible in Russell. Not any more.

Large plumes of smoke seen as Ruakākā firefighters tackle Northport blaze

Firefighters were called to the blaze at Northport shortly before 1pm today.

Heated clash in Kaitāia leads Northland police to uncover drugs, cash, and gun

A skirmish on the backstreets of Kaitāia led police to make an even greater discovery.

'Very reckless': Cell tower destruction leaves Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto without full phone, internet service

Police urging public to pass on information about Kaiwaka and Waipu cell tower attacks.

Ten memorable Waitangi moments

Waitangi has evolved from protest flashpoint to an inclusive, colourful and fun festival.

Victory for Kiwifruit grower who fought council after massive CV hike

The orchard's CV would have skyrocketed from $1.65m to $4.1m if the council had its way.

Lawyer has contracted Covid defendant says

Former Northland prison officer's sentencing for Arms Act offending adjourned.

Kiwifruit orchards and commercial buildings boosting value of Ngāpuhi's $150 million-plus investment fund

"A solid start" - assessment of the first year of Ngāpuhi Investment fund by chair

Back to School: Northland schools ease some financial pressure for parents

Tai Tokerau schools help out parents with free stationery, food, and electronic devices.

Man in 70s dies at Northland's Lang's Beach

Death of a man in a water-related incident in Northland referred to the coroner

City Cricket Club's 75th Jubilee: Former and current players among guests to revel in classic matches

Three-day diamond jubilee bash for Northland's oldest cricket club kicks off.

Loss of 'small number' of unvaccinated Northland police may have 'obvious impact'

The issue still remains of where the unvaccinated police staff are based in Northland.

Police appeal for information linked to 'cowardly' assault on elderly woman pulled from car

The woman was unhurt but "visibly shaken" as a result of the assault by a group of boys.

Four Vietnamese men named after Whangārei dope growing bust

Vietnamese nationals arrested after a drug bust in Whangārei, can now be named.

Two ram raids in as many weeks terrify dairy manager

Dairy owner removes tobacco and vape products off site during non-trading hours.

Vaughan Gunson: Five things about Omicron that will become clear in time

Whatever happens now, it will be new territory for us and the Government.

Whangārei's Adventure Adrenaline Park will have NZ's first full-size cable wakeboarding system

Adrenaline Adventure Park will host the NZ IWWF cable wakeboarding nationals this year.