Latest fromKaipara District

The end of bank cheques: Another step digitally excluding older people?
Are our decisions to embrace a digital world leaving some of our most vulnerable behind?

Farmers under siege by feral dogs pin hopes on public meeting
Councils, govt agencies expected at Houhora meeting from 10am on July 28.

Blue Light programme takes Whangārei youth for fun in snow at Mt Ruapehu
Whangārei youth learn news skills in the snow at Ohakune on Blue Light programme

What a dish: UK author adds a plateful of talent to arts centre fundraiser
More than 100 artists - mostly from Northland - have added their plates to the fundraiser

Northland news in brief: St John helpers wanted; 2 hurt in crash
News snippets from around the region.

Centre players in NZ Champion of Champion event
Qualifying play starts for both teams on Friday with the finals on Sunday.

Northland police pay thanks to the public who helped bring missing 'local legends' home
Up to 160 members of the public turned out to help find Brian Bench, missing in Whangārei.

Two people hurt in crash at Ōhaeawai
Motorists should factor in more time to their journey as delays are expected.

Ngāti Hine Health Trust's Covid vaccination Whangārei clinic biggest in North
Ngāti Hine Health Trust has successfully administered 4557 doses, as of July 4.

News snippets from Northland
Coastal track closed by DoC; and planting day at Mangawhai.

Jude Thompson: Economic action plan about playing to our strengths
In just five years we've seen rapid momentum built and progress made on many initiatives.

Historic bar admission sees registry officer celebrated on marae
Northlander Langdon Bradley joins the Whangārei court after long and trialling journey.

Bay of Islands' PhatHouse Brewing Co gets $30k award
Northland's PhatHouse Brewing Co gets $30k award from Top Energy

Body of 'local legend', 95, found in Northland harbour
Charles ''Chas'' Strange was reported missing on Sunday.

Motorists warned of crash chaos on busy stretch of Whangārei road
Motorists travelling through the Kamo area can expect delays from this afternoon's chaos.

Two arrests after violent Waipapa Superette robbery
Tobacco was taken in the violent robbery just before closing time on Sunday.

Speed limits to drop in Mangawhai
New limits will be 40km/h for most residential streets and 30km/h for busy shopping areas.

'I feel violated': Thieves target businesses in small town
Police are operating regular prevention patrols in the area as a response to the problem

Waipū Cove surf lifeguards enjoy a wave of wins
Northland lifeguards scoop seven wins at Northern Region Surf Life Saving awards evening

Floating pontoon allows for luxury vessel on-water refits
New $1.2 million floating pontoon in Whangārei to draw international vessels.

Takaimaania Ngata-Henare: Bilingual orator, business owner, national table tennis player, what else is this 14-year-old doing?
Takaimaania Ngata-Henare wins the Senior Māori Tā Himi Henare Memorial Trophy.

Fundraising appeal kicks off to revitalise Whangārei Hospital's children's ward
The foundation is fundraising to create a more comfortable space for children in hospital.

Record kiwifruit crop in Northland harvests $76 million
Northland's $76 million kiwifruit crop a new record yield.

Western Sharks crowned Tyrepower Northland Premier Rugby champs
All three Tyrepower Northland rugby finals close affairs

Serious crash delays traffic on Ngunguru Road
Diversions are put in place on Ngunguru Road following a serious two-car crash.

'I'm so glad that I'm alive': Woman wakes to find car in her living room
A large concrete brick landed next to the 74-year-old's head.

House fire: Memories all that's left of home; still looking for lost pets
Roberta and George Niha lost their 30-year-old house in Pipiwai to a fire.

Cop's efforts recognised at Neighbourhood Support awards
James Calvert has spent the past four years bringing Northlanders closer together.