Latest from Kaikohe

Champion of Champions coming to conclusion

The latest Northland Bowls news from Gwen Lawson.

Kauri dieback cash 'not enough to save forest giants'

Budget 'virtually abandons' Tāne Mahuta and other kauri to the disease, advocate says.

The hills (of Northland) are coming alive with the Sound of Music

Theatre company wants to give public 'a smile on their faces and a song in their hearts'.

Budget's lack of funding for housing disappointing: community leaders

Calls for more investment in housing, and clarity around funds allocation for Northland.

Health reform is at centre of new Budget

Northland health experts want more detail on how the Budget money will be spent.

Kaikohe store's offer: Affordable furniture, appliances, and hope

'Don't get fooled into thinking we're a furniture store. We trade in hope.'

Housing forum, NorthChamber welcome benefit increase

Calls by community leaders for more clarity around Budget allocation for Northland.

Man charged with murdering a man at Moerewa to stand trial

Teen accused of Northland murder to stand trial

Northland leaders' wish list ahead of today's Budget

More funding for housing and infrastructure the biggest hope for Northland leaders.

Container truck on its side causes delays on Brynderwyn Hills

Motorists headed over the Brynderwyn Hills can expect long delays while a truck is removed

Police investigating after woman turns up at hospital with gunshot wound

Locals reported seeing armed police, Eagle helicopter near historic mission house.

Northland's DoC campgrounds the most popular in the country last summer

Visitors flocked to DoC's Northland campgrounds last summer with borders closed

Policy dubbed land grab leaves Northland farmers under threat

Northland farmers are anxious about policy they say alienates their property rights.

News snippets from Northland

Whangārei school placed in brief lockdown; and a focus group receives a $100,000 donation.

Hunt goes on for pair who attacked Whangārei mobility scooter rider

A local disability advocate is concerned to see such a violent act in our community.

Cold school lunches served at Kaitaia school due to teething issues

Late, cold school lunches in Kaitaia were a 'hiccup', principal says

'This has to stop': Northland town on edge over fears of serial arsonist

Local fire chief says suspicious fires are "disturbing" as another property is targeted.

Large crane removed from Whangārei CBD after more than two years

Crane removed that dominated Whangārei during construction of Hundertwasser Art Centre.