Latest from Kaipara District

Uncertainty for paddlers after Waka Ama Nationals cancelled

Decision disappointing but no surprise.

Onerahi bird feeders upset poison laid in park to kill birds

Poisoned wheat in a Whangārei park upsets local bird feeders.

'He has a mental illness, but he is no danger to public' family urges community to help find missing person

Loren Charles Ross-Taylor has been missing since December 9 in Kaitaia.

''We want to put the joy back into families' Christmas lights trail proving popular

Residents want to bring joy back to families after hard year.

Refining NZ raising $43.5m to fund private storage services

Only one third of storage facility is utilised at Refining NZ at present.

'Long as queue' - Traffic chaos for Northlanders picking up stickers to traverse checkpoint

There was a 1.5km queue for Northland drivers seeking checkpoint stickers for next week.

Vaughan Gunson: Eight-hour Beatles epic is well worth the watch

It's a long and winding road, but the story has a satisfying emotional arc.

Northland St John volunteer Nancy Greenfield hits 50 year service milestone

Northland Nancy Greenfield honoured for 50 years as St John volunteer

Mixed response from Waipū locals over police and iwi checkpoints

Waipū locals share their feelings about State Highway 1 checkpoint.

Whangārei District Councillor Nick Connop has new long-term plan - baby Logan

New long term plan for Whangārei District Councillor - bringing up baby Logan

The Great Kiwi Bake Off 2021 crown goes to Whangārei doctor Alby Hailes

Alby Hailes, 26, goes through a roller-coaster of emotions after winning a TV reality show

E-scooter trial coming to Whangārei

The scooters will travel at up to 25km/h.

News snippets from Northland

Te Araroa Trail turns 10; and Baylys Beach Surf club opens.

Northland Indian community reaches 90 per cent double vaccination

90.7 per cent of the eligible Indian population in Northland are now fully vaccinated.

Northland Bowls: Maungaturoto beat Hikurangi in tight Centre Open Fours game

Maungaturoto beat Hikurangi in tight Centre Open Fours bowls final

Building a greener construction sector

Northland's biggest polluter, Golden Bay Cement, invests in sustainability

Ahipara artist's works in international Christmas range

Ahipara mouth painter Kevin Griffiths has three artworks in Christmas gift range

Northland records lowest vaccination among full-time and day relief teachers

Response from 90.8% of Northland schools shows 6.7% of teachers have refused vaccination.