Latest from Kaikohe

Local tennis, golf and bowls results

Northland 's senior tennis club competition is in full swing after three rounds.

Northland waterbug taking on the world

Billie Scott, 20, has tried it all - surfing, kitesurfing, foiling, windsurfing.

Waipū golfers take top honours

It was the third win a row for the Waipū women's golf team at the annual event.

Marjorie Smith hits 100-year milestone

Born in Ireland, Smith moved to New Zealand in the 1950s and bought a farm.

New exhibition explores Captain Cook

The exhibition is at the Hangar Gallery in Whangārei.

Fire restrictions in force but little relief so far for firefighters

Permits required for most outdoor fires across Northland as of 8am yesterday.

Parkes' century ends in one-run loss

Even after scoring 129, Thorn Parkes had to walk off Cobham Oval disappointed.

Sports academy mooted for Whangārei's decrepit Jubilee Park

An indoor netball and basketball facility is one of the options being considered.

Hallowed sporting ground abandoned to homeless

Inside Whangārei's Jubilee Park, a former league ground and now a home for the destitute.

Northland bowls: Junior events produce great contests

Anyone interested in helping out as a marker, get in touch as soon as possible.

Child dog trials empire grows

Saying the Child family was born to compete in dog trials would be an understatement.

Cloak gifted to Queen Victoria returns to Northland - 156 years later

Historic korowai was returned during Prince Charles' visit to Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Boys' High class of '59 crestfallen over plans for logo change

Students, parents, staff and old boys have been given two logo designs to choose from.

Principal awarded Harvard scholarship

The scholarship is to attend a leadership programme in Sydney.

Ruakaka and Kaikohe scrub fires spark safety message from firefighters

"People need to be extra vigilant at this time of the year."

Person in critical condition after serious crash at Marsden Point

Serious two-vehicle crash between Ruakaka and Marsden Point leaves two in hospital.