Latest from Kaikohe

Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Contact made with Northland Covid case's travel companion

Significant progress has been made in the search for the Covid case's travel companion.

Taniwha's travel exemption approved

Possible relocation could take Northland players away for up to seven weeks.

Five iwi checkpoints planned across Northland

The Covid-positive woman is understood to have travelled as far north as Paihia.

Kaipara vaccination rates among the worst in NZ

Concerned Kaipara mayor Jason Smith is starting a campaign to get more people vaccinated.

Cracka's maiden voyage a success

Whangārei man's 2020 lockdown shed project sees fruition

World's largest vessels gracing Whangārei Harbour

"Gentle Giant" farewelled from Whangārei Harbour yesterday with volley of horns.

Ministry of Health urges Northlanders to keep eyes on locations of interest

Northlanders have spent 19 hours waiting to see if they had potentially been exposed.

Former mayor calls for action on Baylys Beach stormwater after deluge

Clean-up work following the recent torrential rain begins at the entrance to Baylys Beach.

Public engagement on local govt review begins

Local Govt Minister won't be drawn into the future shape of Northland councils.

Northland news in brief: Air NZ service Whangārei-Wellington extended; women in Kaikohe court over Covid breach

News snippets from across the region

The 90% Project: remote communities supported by police and iwi around vaccinations

Roving teams of police and iwi at times need 4WD to access Northland's remote communities.

Hapū-led pest control projects cracks down on possums, pigs with $2m funding boost

Hapū, community and councils join forces to eradicate pests in Kaipara.

Lack of clarity, border closure increasing stress for businesses

Continued border shut biggest concern for Northland biz and community leaders.

Charity needs new van to deliver free school lunches

New van needed for Northland charity that feeds schoolkids for free

The 90% Project: NZ's most vulnerable region lagging behind in vaccine rollout

Northland well below national vaccination rate.

Raumanga car crash brings power pole down across street

The crash has caused a power outage to homes in Otaika, Morningside, and Tarewa Rd.

Lack of care beds for booming elderly population 'breaking families apart'

Not-for-profit trust carrying the can in shortage of care centres for Kerikeri elderly.

Mooloo feel the wrath of Northland in a cracker game

Northland celebrate Rene Ranger's 100th game in style.