Latest from Kaipara District

Northland man denies being a driver who fired a gun during high speed police chase
Identity still the issue in re-trial for driver accused of firing gun during police chase

No date yet for consultation on cutting Northland's state highway speed limits
Roading challenges behind plan to reduce Northland's state highway speed limits

Tropical weather events bring never seen bird to Whangārei
A rare white-tailed tropic bird is recovering in Whangārei's native bird centre.

Retiring from R Tucker Thompson; gateway unveiled and recovery park for Russell
The latest from the Bay of Islands and surrounds

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.

Government spending $64 million on Northland marae work
$64 million worth of work on Northland marae.

9 new cases in Northland, Big Boost events coming for Dargaville, Kerikeri
Five of these are in Kerikeri and four are in Whangārei.

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.

Call for Govt to purchase shares in Refining NZ
Parliamentary committee looking at petition calling for Refining NZ to stay.

Goodbye piggy bank, hello SquareOne, thanks to Northland dads
Teaching kids to save money in a cashless world.

Wharf carvings restore Māori presence in Russell
For decades te ao Māori (the Māori world) was almost invisible in Russell. Not any more.

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
One case detected in Karikari Peninsula, location of another case unknown.

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
Hapū members want land at Northland's Ngunguru Sandspit be returned to them

'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.

Northland modelling predicts thousands of monthly Omicron cases at peak
More than 700 to need hospital treatment a month at Omicron's peak in Northland.

No end in sight for SH1 Loop Rd construction in Whangārei
NZTA cannot confirm the completion date for the ongoing Loop Rd roundabout construction.

'Long way to recovery': Container awaits donations for Tonga
A shipping container has arrived in Dargaville for Northlanders to donate aid to Tonga.

Māori representation sees Sport Northland Board now truly co-governed
Māori representation on Sport Northland Board sees true co-governance.

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
Waitangi has evolved from protest flashpoint to an inclusive, colourful and fun festival.

Government responds to calls for checkpoints at Northland gateways
Tai Tokerau Border Control has renewed its calls for checkpoints amid the Omicron outbreak

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
Former Northland prison officer's sentencing for Arms Act offending adjourned.