Latest from Kerikeri

Plastic recycling reduced as waste market collapses

From January 14 plastics numbered 3-7 will not be accepted at Far North recycling stations

Gran brings Christmas to marae

Moerewa grandmother wanted her mokopuna to experience joy of Christmas in their own town.

Meningococcal outbreak: At the frontline of a mass vaccination

First it rained and then the sun blazed as many hundreds waited for the MenW vaccination

Residents worried as retirement village planned

Hall Rd residents fear for children's safety on narrow road with no footpaths

Thousands line up for meningococcal jab

Thousands of parents bring children to MenW vaccination stations in Northland.

Anger as Opito Bay pohutukawa poisoned

At least four pohutukawa at Opito Bay had holes drilled in their roots for poison

Meningococcal response: 'Still sitting on their hands'

Northland doctors and emergency departments are on alert for meningococcal disease

No trouble on US cycle trip, then bike stolen in NZ

Jan Burch cycled 5500km across the US without trouble - then she came to Northland.

One dead, four critical in horror afternoon on Far North roads

Foreign national charged over serious SH10 crash.

US scam uses 'fake news' to target elderly New Zealanders

Fake news claims 67yo woman assaulted in Northland supermarket carpark

Bright, bubbly teen 'touched many lives'

Teen remembered as cheeky, generous, caring, and a prolific dispenser of random hugs.

Alcohol, extreme speed suspected in crash

The offending driver fled the scene but handed himself in the next morning.

School in mourning after student dies

Principal says staff will be at the school today to 'offer all the support we can'.

Meningococcal death: Boy, 16, attended Kerikeri High School

Meningococcal disease confirmed as cause of teen's death.

America's Cup sailors face off in Coastal Classic

Weather forecast points to a slow, challenging slog up Northland's coast on Friday.

Petrol price hike hits Northland hard

Some Northlanders are paying Auckland prices for petrol even without a 10c per litre tax.

Upset family hand over second suspect in 82-year-old's bashing

Two 17-year-olds, from Mangamuka and Rahiri, have been charged with aggravated robbery

Mixed views as retirement village expands

Village plans to buy up to 42 properties in three neighbouring streets