Latest from Dargaville

Waipū thrash metal band Alien Weaponry Number 1 in Finland

"We knew we had a bit of a following in Scandinavia, but this is insane:" Henry de Jong.

Netballers battle in marae rebuild fundraiser

Twelve teams braved the Northland summer sun to raise some funds for the Oakura marae.

Hundreds of rescues across year by Northland Rescue Helicopter team

In 2019 the Northland Rescue Helicopter team has completed 894 rescues.

Woman in 60s is Northland's third water death in three days

Water safety warning: Swim between flags and wear lifejackets on boats and while fishing.

Demand exceeds operating theatre capacity

Northlanders waiting an average of more than 100 days for elective surgeries.

Best of 2019: North's population grew by 3600 in one year

An estimated 3600 people moved to Northland in just 12 months.

Best of 2019: Dark future of Whangārei city centre

There are 48 empty shops in the Whangarei CBD.

Dedicaton pays off as Ming selected for NZ Blind Caps team

A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.

Council encourages freedom campers to be responsible

Council has expanded its freedom camping ambassador programme this year.

Northland police unhappy over alcohol sales to minors

Volunteers aged 16 and 17 were sold alcohol at two locations.

Best of 2019: The arsonist within the ranks

He should have been putting out fires, but instead he was lighting them.

Local contractors scoped for work on Northland rail line

Small Northland contractors expected to get work opportunities on rail line.

'Buzz in the air' at Post Office, Telecom staff reunion

120 former Post Office and Telecom workers from all branches gathered for one last time.

Man thanks lifeguard for rescuing him

The man said he couldn't have made it back to shore without her.

Northland trainers eyeing Ellerslie success

A change of rider is necessary as Samantha Collett was suspended for weighing in light.

Drug addled youth now running rehab programme

A Kaitaia youth that went through a drug rehab programme, is now helping to run it.

Higher honours on Cooper's horizon

Could we see Onerahi Central's Henry Cooper in a Black Caps uniform in the near future?

Union looking into 'dysfunctional' council after staff stood down

Two council staff have been stood down amid separate claims of a parvo outbreak.