Latest from Kaipara District

New Whangārei Hospital, dry dock study for Northport among Budget goodies for North

Budget 2022 delivers millions of dollars in new funding for Northland.

Patience cracks the nut industry

Long wait bears fruit for macadamia venture

12yo among young trio to sideswipe cop car in vehicle - sparking police pursuit

The chase began in downtown Whangārei and wound around the streets of Ōtangarei.

Rāhui placed on Tāne Mahuta track after discovery of body

Te Roroa placed the rāhui on the popular walking track in the Waipoua Forest yesterday.

Northland emergency services receive national accolade for search of Brian Bench

The award acknowledges important contribution made to search and rescue in New Zealand.

NorthTec says international students welcome once border reopens

International students could pump $15M into Northland economy - NorthTec

Fluoride could be added to Northland's drinking water supplies under Government order

Fluoride could be added to Northland drinking water supplies under a Government decree

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Bay News: Turner centre reopening after Covid; business stalwart farewell; swingers under the spotlight

Latest news and snippets from the Bay of Islands and surrounds, with Sandy Myhre.

Inmate climbs onto roof at Ngāwhā Prison; comes down 18 hours later

Prisoner climbed onto roof at 11pm on Sunday and descended voluntarily at 5pm on Monday.

Retiree's $100k claim a 'wildly inaccurate' assessment of damages due

Dargaville pensioner's tenancy dispute less serious than comparable Kainga Ora cases

'Survival mode': Inquiry finds Omicron response put disabled people at risk

Human Rights Commission inquiry finds disabled people put at risk by NZ's Omicron response

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

'They have a right to feel safe at work': Firefighters and paramedics endure assaults

The public is urged to be kind to first responders as they endure violence on the job.

Mini crime spree - Kevin Page has the solution to protect his property

Kevin Page has a run-in with what he thinks is a would-be thief.

Groovy device kept a lid on milk boilovers

Its main purpose is preventing milk boiling over on the stove top

Northland speed limit consultation opens

You can now have your say on proposed speed limit reductions.

From big city to small town: Coffee-meeting project a hit with Far North locals

A Kerikeri newbie has created a caffeine-fuelled project in a bid to meet new people.