Latest fromKaipara District
![Retiring from R Tucker Thompson; gateway unveiled and recovery park for Russell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Retiring from R Tucker Thompson; gateway unveiled and recovery park for Russell
The latest from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
![Government spending $64 million on Northland marae work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Government spending $64 million on Northland marae work
$64 million worth of work on Northland marae.
![Repairs on closed Bay of Islands track could take until September](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Repairs on closed Bay of Islands track could take until September
Closed Ōpua-Paihia coastal track also forms part of Te Araroa long-distance trail.
![Tropical weather events bring never seen bird to Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Tropical weather events bring never seen bird to Whangārei
A rare white-tailed tropic bird is recovering in Whangārei's native bird centre.
![9 new cases in Northland, Big Boost events coming for Dargaville, Kerikeri](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
9 new cases in Northland, Big Boost events coming for Dargaville, Kerikeri
Five of these are in Kerikeri and four are in Whangārei.
!['Start of the school year is the most expensive time'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
'Start of the school year is the most expensive time'
Northland families rely on second-hand marketplace for school uniforms.
![Call for Govt to purchase shares in Refining NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Call for Govt to purchase shares in Refining NZ
Parliamentary committee looking at petition calling for Refining NZ to stay.
![Comment: Make 100km/h the exception, not the rule](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Comment: Make 100km/h the exception, not the rule
There are positives in reducing the speed limit on Northland roads
![Whangārei to become more cycling-friendly as more commuters encouraged to ditch their car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Whangārei to become more cycling-friendly as more commuters encouraged to ditch their car
Aotearoa Bike Challenge kicked off at the start of the month and encourages more cycling.
![Large plumes of smoke seen as Ruakākā firefighters tackle Northport blaze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Large plumes of smoke seen as Ruakākā firefighters tackle Northport blaze
Firefighters were called to the blaze at Northport shortly before 1pm today.
![17 new cases: Covid has reached Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
17 new cases: Covid has reached Far North
One case detected in Karikari Peninsula, location of another case unknown.
![Muggy, uncomfortable weather will continue to the weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Muggy, uncomfortable weather will continue to the weekend
Places across Northland receive close to 100mm of rain in just 24 hours.
![Hapū challenge plans to return Ngunguru Sandspit land to public ownership](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Hapū challenge plans to return Ngunguru Sandspit land to public ownership
Hapū members want land at Northland's Ngunguru Sandspit be returned to them
![Heated clash in Kaitāia leads Northland police to uncover drugs, cash, and gun](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
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.
![Number of new Covid cases in Northland drops](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Number of new Covid cases in Northland drops
Northland has recorded a drop in daily Covid case numbers today.
!['Very reckless': Cell tower destruction leaves Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto without full phone, internet service](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
'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.
!['Long way to recovery': Container awaits donations for Tonga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
'Long way to recovery': Container awaits donations for Tonga
A shipping container has arrived in Dargaville for Northlanders to donate aid to Tonga.
![Northland local Govt leaders should 'like their counterparts' be fully vaxxed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Northland local Govt leaders should 'like their counterparts' be fully vaxxed
Northland's local government leaders called on to 'set good example' around vaccination.
![Ten memorable Waitangi moments](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Ten memorable Waitangi moments
Waitangi has evolved from protest flashpoint to an inclusive, colourful and fun festival.
![Government responds to calls for checkpoints at Northland gateways](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Government responds to calls for checkpoints at Northland gateways
Tai Tokerau Border Control has renewed its calls for checkpoints amid the Omicron outbreak
![Māori representation sees Sport Northland Board now truly co-governed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Māori representation sees Sport Northland Board now truly co-governed
Māori representation on Sport Northland Board sees true co-governance.
![Northland has 21 new Covid cases as Omicron becomes dominant variant in region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Northland has 21 new Covid cases as Omicron becomes dominant variant in region
Northlanders urged to get tested for Covid 19 and vaccinated with 21 new Covid cases
![Lawyer has contracted Covid defendant says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
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
![Russell flagpole attack upsets local hapū](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Russell flagpole attack upsets local hapū
Flagpole has been fenced off for safety until permanent repairs can be carried out.
![Mixed reaction by Northland leaders to reopening of NZ borders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Mixed reaction by Northland leaders to reopening of NZ borders
Stranded Paihia businesswoman in Perth feels unwelcome in her own country.