Latest from Kaipara District

The broken neck and the sudden death that changed Adine Wilson's life
Adine Wilson used to think things happened for a reason. She doesn't think that anymore.

Inquest into 2009 death of Spanish tourists to be reopened
The couple died in a road crash just two days before they were due to fly home.

Northland avocado nursery expands into China
Northland business setting up NZ's first joint venture avocado nursery operation in China.

Court orders forfeiture payment to police
Court orders nearly $22,000 under proceeds of crime in Northland to be forfeited to police

Northland retirement villages booming
A $60m retirement village planned for Whangārei gets the green light from councils.

Tough words: Community work completed after judge's threat of jail
A tough line on offenders failing to complete community work has a positive result.

Prisoner disclosed he may have contracted measles
New prisoner at Ngawha Prison is suspected of having measles and is now in isolation.

Shark attack victim: Why I'm going back in the water
Scars from shark attack not just physical for Northland surfie.

Whangārei's historic Old Town Hall burns
Iconic 107-year-old 'Old Town Hall' severely damaged.

Council investigates issues raised in 5G petition
Mangawhai residents sign petition to stop 5G, citing potential serious health risks.

Northland man jailed for failing to complete community work
Judge who fires warning shot comes good on promise - sends man to jail for breach.

Visiting athlete rescues two children at sea
Visiting French marathon runner rescues two children at Cornwallis.

From United Kawakawa Under 12 to the World Cup in Japan
United Kawakawa Under 12 team mates Goodhue and Larsen played in opposing teams at RWC.

Police set up road spikes and call out Armed Offenders Squad
Armed police called out in Northland.

Judge Davis: Complete sentence of community work or go to jail
A man who has served time for manslaughter fails to complete community work.

Berry shortage, rat plague behind starving kūkupa
Whangārei's Bird Recovery Centre is feeding an influx of hungry wood pigeons.

Whangārei police dog handling duo compete for national honours
Mist and Constable Lewis are representing Northland at the national police dog champs.

Six months home detention for teenager in ram raid
"I'm picking this wasn't a highly thought out plan," said Judge Greg Davis.

Para athletes creating their own legacy
Foy and Leslie must be at the top of the list for Northland's future sporting legends.

Police say no malicious intent despite allegations made in Facebook post
Police urge people to contact them directly rather then post on social media.

Four whales stranded at Uretiti in Northland die, fears for others
Four whales stranded at Uretiti in Northland die.

How rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'
An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.

Photos: Te Tai Tokerau proves te reo alive and well in the region
Parade in Whangārei about showing "that te reo is here to stay" organisers say.

Northland MP: Northern railway 'a white elephant'
National MP says putting $95m of PGF fund into northern railway is a waste of money.

Northland Rugby, heed my warning
Will you still turn up to Northland's games if they continue a four-game losing streak?

$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland
$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland

Reports on sagging land expected early this week
Stan Semenoff to do remedial work to prevent future damage to land he's developing.

Film crew catch orca on ray and shark hunt off Northland coast
National Geographic luckily got footage of two killer whales off Taiharuru.