Latest from Kaikohe

Car vs power pole crashes, who's to blame?

Very few drivers deliberately slam into a power pole, says road safety's John Williamson.

Flowers taking over weeds as cemeteries get makeover

A Ngunguru cemetery has been earmarked for renovation by Whangārei District Council.

DHB recruiting to address 'critical' mental health service gaps

The District Health Board is spending $879,000 on doctors filling in for vacancies.

Northland news in brief: Toxic sea slugs, charge after air rifle pulled

News snippets from around the region.

Baylys Beach community centre finally ready for opening

Long awaited Baylys Beach community centre finally opening its doors

Tangiteroria community pool filled for free

Fonterra donate five truckloads of water to fill empty pool for Tangiteroria.

Bid to overturn sale of dairy farm to Chinese buyer fails

The High Court has ruled correct procedures were followed in the sale of Westland Milk.

Wharf charity decries decision to reject consents

Govt funding of $600,000 for the Mangawhai wharf project has been lost due to the ruling.

Taniwha looking strong ahead of final

Northland cause a boil over in Dunedin by stunning Otago in the semi final.

Northland golfers looking to recreate 2018 success

Northland won the tournament in 2018, a first for the region in 68 years.

Severe skills shortage threatens hospitality industry

Northland restaurateurs are struggling to recruit skilled chefs and hospitality staff.

Northland schools come together for kapa haka festival

Whangārei Primary School principal Danny Jewell hopes to hold the festival annually.

News snippets from Northland

Road death a seatbelt reminder; and primary healthcare workers' strike called off.

Pohutukawa poisonings baffle and upset Waimate North locals

Dozens of pōhutukawa, tōtara and other natives, many planted by volunteers, have died.

Northland Rugby's future home rapidly taking shape

"To say we're excited is an understatement," says NRU chief executive Cameron Bell.

Rāwhiti hapū win national biosecurity award

Bay of Islands Māori land trust working to eradicate pests and bring back native wildlife.