Latest from Kerikeri

Station Rd reopened following closure after gas leak in Whangārei

The road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.

News briefs from Northland - Penguins moulting, serious crash injury and surfer hospitalised

News snippets from Northland.

37-year-old farm worker dies after car crash into ditch

The man worked at a local avocado farm and was returning home when the crash occurred.

Air NZ passengers asked to share hotel rooms in Valentine's chaos

'We were told to make friends because we would be sharing.'

Northland's Sandy Bay dotterel chicks take to the sky

'It’s just incredible that they have survived to that stage, given the dangers.'

Blaze at tyre shop destroys business - but quick work saves customers’ cars

A last-second dash through thick smoke saves classic ute.

Tyre store completely destroyed in fire, health warnings issued

Fire and emergency has asked locals nearby to stay indoors.

Police to enforce detour routes during Brynderwyns closure

Roading authorities confident detours will handle extra traffic during Brynderwyn closure.

54yo truckie dies after crashing into trees on State Highway 15

The logging truck went over the centre line, across the road and into the trees.

Tired and run down: Kerikeri Turner Centre to undergo major revamp

The Turner Centre in Kerikeri is to undergo a major revamp.

Better food security: Northland Edible Garden Trail helps residents be more self-sustainable

Want to start a food forest but don't know how? Join the Northland Edible Garden Trail.

'We all thought we would die' Family grateful to swimmer who saved teen

The rescuer was only at the beach that day because his son asked him to go there.

'It's changed me': Photographer Rachel Jordan opens up on life after chopper crash

Rachel Jordan says she's not the same person anymore in the wake of the devastating crash.

Taking it day by day: Ultra-marathon runner aims for world record

Want to run an ultra-marathon a day? Shannon-Leigh Litt explains how it's done.

Northland passengers refusing to fly Air NZ after cancellations

Northlanders say Air New Zealand's Whangārei and Kerikeri flights are too unreliable.

Protesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing comp

The contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.

Fire investigator says Matauri Bay house fire deliberately lit

Someone reportedly broke into the lounge and started the fire.

Seven deaths in one month: Road safety messages not sinking in

Experts say people can't relate to messages about crashes - until they're affected by one.