Latest from Kaipara District

Kevin Page: Rapid intervention helps save sparky's bacon

For the next hour or so I was shadowed by the two little porkers.

Brynderwyns pass latest storm test to be fully reopened in both directions

The weekend storm didn't put a dampener on the Brynderwyns reopening on Monday.

Sudden closure of Dargaville Town Hall leaves Anzac Theatre in limbo

Dargaville's Anzac Theatre needs a new home after their building was closed.

Northland news in brief: Oil spill exercise and smoke alarm warning

News snippets from Northland.

Paying student fees and five-year bond part of National's health policy

National's Health Spokesman Dr Shane Reti says party will get more nurses, midwives

Lions club fundraisers benefit Northland charities

Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and St John get help from Whangārei Lions Club.

Woman who stabbed man in self-defence sentenced

The Northland woman picked up a knife after being concerned for her safety.

Heavy winds rip off roof of NZ's oldest operating restaurant

Roof off, boat sinking, but worst of storm passes Northland.

Medals galore for Whangārei karate boys in Sydney

Three Northland boys have warded off a stiff challenge from bigger karate opponents.

Controversy over rescue helicopter home base aired at first meeting

Residents are disappointed the suburb will continue to play host to the chopper base.

Why are Whangārei petrol prices higher than rest of the country?

Motorists and mayor angry at Whangārei's high petrol prices.

News briefs from Northand: SH1 to fully reopen over Brynderwyns, Clendons honoured and young farmer comp

News snippets from Northland

Road over the Brynderwyns to finally reopen both directions from Monday

SH1 over the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei will reopen in both directions from Monday.

Whangārei District Councillor Jayne Golightly apologises for breaching council confidentiality

Jayne Golightly apologises to fellow Whangārei councillors, public over conduct breach

Penalties, Pints and Pirouettes sells out on return to Waipū

Rugby, beer and ballet play returns to Waipū - 20 years after it was first performed.

News in brief: Cruz’n the Bayz back this weekend

The latest news bites from around the region.

Youka Snell on growing up in Whangārei and her music reaching millions of kids through TV show Bluey

Whangārei-born musician Youka Snell on international musical success with Bluey.

News briefs from Northland - 700k pests trapped, kura cancer fundraiser, pop up gallery and revaluations ready

News snippets from Northland