Latest fromKaipara District

Northland dairy farms improving effluent discharges, but a third breach consents
Northland dairy farms improving but a third still breaching effluent discharge consents.

Northland's Mea Motu defending world title against Thai opponent in Auckland
The title defence for Kaitāia’s world boxing champ Mea Motu is on April 26.

Leela Brown inspiring next generation of Far North Air Force hopefuls
The Kaitāia-raised comms and info systems technician shares her career steps.

Kaitāia and surrounds focus for radio show crew
More FM Northland Breakfast show in Kaitāia

Submissions close soon on Whangārei District Council's Long Term Plan - Mayor Vince Cocurullo
Mayor urges people to make submissions on Whangārei District Council's long- term plan.

Govt expects 'significant interest' in charter schools in Northland
The first are expected to be up and running by next year.

Getting back into the kitchen - Carolyn Hansen
It's time to reverse the dangerous trend of unhealthy eating.

Our treasures: Fish display highlights Kiwi North’s underwater world
Kiwi North’s Life and Tides marine exhibition displays array of underwater features.

Joe Bennett: Oldest man on the planet tells it like it is
OPINION: John Tinniswood, of Stockport in England, is now the oldest man on Earth.

Fire chief recalls chaotic scene at Kaipara school bus crash
Four people were taken Whangārei and Dargaville hospitals.

Northland dodges worst of storm overnight Thursday
The region has come through the worst of the weather largely unscathed.

News in brief: Northland Lotto winners; North CEO on fast-track panel
The latest newsbites from around the region.

Principals slam Govt's 'simple' approach to school attendance
Coalition's proposals labelled a "nice little soundbite" lacking substance.

Plans to cut rural police allowances will demoralise recruits, cops say
Police cuts would only hurt the overall recruitment of future rural cops in Northland.

Budding artist or marine biologist? Something for everyone these school holidays
From April 13 until April 28, Northland is not short on things to do.

Plenty of Northland interest when Moana Pasifika play Queensland in Whangārei on Friday
A Northlander will take the field against the Reds as Super Rugby hits Whangārei.

Weather warning: Severe thunderstorms, rain and wind to hit Northland
The bad weather is forecast to hit around 6pm and last until 9am on Friday.

News in brief: Property prices rise and fall; farmer named Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year finalist
The latest news bites from around the region.

Apprentice Keiran Davis wins Bay of Islands’ building challenge
The Russell builder will represent the Bay at the finals in Wellington in June.

Big win for Far North if SH1 over Mangamukas reopens before Christmas
Delight at news Mangamukas in Far North to finally reopen before end of 2024.

NZ's 2028 total eclipse tipped to be tourist magnet
Nation set to experience its first total solar eclipse in decades, on July 22, 2028.

Smiles all around at Kaitāia College special needs surf day
Kaitāia College special needs students all smiles in Ahipara surf

News in brief: Woolworth responds to cockroaches found in cheese; shed fire in Waipapa
The latest news bites from around the region.

News briefs from the Far north - Six60 touring, Bay magic, new Ngāpuhi Investment Fund chairman
News snippets from the Far North.

Danger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip
'We cannot wait any longer when lives are at risk', Mangawhai surf club tells the council.

Exhibition to feature the works of iconic Māori modernist artists
‘Māori art is burgeoning at the moment – it’s in such good health.’

News in brief: NZ Post to end Saturday rural delivery; StarJam raised over $165,000
The latest news bites from around the region.

Kevin Page: A stranger wanted bricks but got so much more
However, the man turned his nose up at tri-pillow as he didn't know how to work it.

Far North's Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Beach Board appealing for more council support
The board wants more resources and funding to carry out its role.