Latest from Kaipara District

Logging truck crash blocks main Brynderwyns detour less than 24 hours after closure

A truck has crashed on day one of the Brynderwyns detour routes.

Don't forget your roots: Far North marae linked to Six60 lead to start nationwide tour

Mangawhai, Opononi, Te Kao and Kaitāiā will host the world-class act.

Window into the world before Christianity restored after lost taonga found 200 years later

There are more than 16,000 taonga Māori in overseas museums.

One of Northland’s last surviving WWII veterans dies aged 101

Guest served in Egypt and Italy before returning to the family farm in Motukauri.

Rescue of critically injured surfer shows importance of Mangawhai surf club

The lifeguard's rescue was text-book thanks to fortunate timing and training.

Mākutu may have led to return of taonga stolen from museum

Kaitāia’s Te Ahu Museum may increase security after a taonga was stolen.

No room for error: What it’s really like driving the Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd detour route

Reporter Jenny Ling takes a road trip along a Brynderwyns detour to see what it's like.

'A constant stress': Residents' health affected by truck-riddled Brynderwyns detour route

Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd residents prepare for onslaught of trucks during Brynderwyns detour.

Pedestrian fatally hit by car remembered as adventurous family man

Emmanuel Nicholson, 35, died on February 6 after he was hit by a car in Matauri Bay.

Spate of arrests made after 'violent and brazen' crimes carried out on Northland roads

Police are not ruling out further arrests as they continue their investigations.

Far North news briefs - supermarket facial recognition, give moulting penguins space and serious crashes

News snippets from the Far North.

Kāeo’s new $40million bridge open both lanes from Saturday

Long-awaited Kāeo Bridge fully open from Saturday

Family of critically injured surfer thanks rescuers who saved his life after collision

A local says the shallow bar with strong rips is dangerously crowded with beginners.

Far North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closure

Hope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.

Ngāpuhi hapū emboldened to start Treaty negotiations with new minister

Face-to-face meetings at Waitangi are the first step in the settlement process.

Station Rd reopened following closure after gas leak in Whangārei

The road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.