Latest from Kaipara District

Local knowledge the winning edge at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Two Far North fishers have landed the biggest fish at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.

Commuters face delays in Whangārei after crash
Police were notified of the crash at 8.12am on Wednesday.

News in brief: Business ideas competition is back
The latest news bites from around the region.

Machete-wielding pair allegedly steal cash, cigarettes, vapes
Police were called after machetes were allegedly presented in the Taipa store.

Kevin Page: The unanticipated workout of chasing a runaway exercise ball
Mrs P believes a big green blow-up ball will boost our fitness routine.

Mangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edge
Klink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.

‘What an adventure’: Woman sets sailing world record around Northland
Fiona Heenan has set a world record for the longest distance sailed by a woman in a dinghy

Opinion: Our district is one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets
It's time to start talking about how great Whangārei and Northland are.

Mangawhai tornado’s $420k cost, recovery ongoing one month on
More than 90 houses were assessed; eight remain yellow-stickered.

Five helicopters, 50 firefighters battling to contain Far North blaze
Early indications suggest the large vegetation fire was caused by sparks from a grinder.

Hot, dry conditions tip Northland into drought
Big dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades

Local knowledge leading 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Far North fisher leading race for $30k top prize in 90 Mile Beach Snapper comp

‘Violent and secretive’: Dog-fighting rings going undetected as fear rules
People fear their pet dogs are being taken and used for the blood sport.

Fritter Fest celebrates a decade of smooth tunes and tasty eats
The festival is celebrating a decade of showcasing the best of our culinary talent.

Out-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze cause
Fire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.

Child dies after incident on driveway in Far North
Police said the incident happened on a property in Kāeo.

Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injury
Top line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser

Far North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changes
The Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.

Opinion: Plan to expand citizen arrest powers raises ‘interesting questions’
How do people who are untrained in reasonable force make judgments about that?

Cause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continues
Half of the evacuated residents returned home yesterday.

News in brief: Police investigating damage at Kaikohe eatery, opera
The latest news bites from around the region.

Hūhana Lyndon: Crisis as media ecosystem faces collapse
A sustainable media ecosystem is critical to democracy.

6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.

Prohibited fire season for Far North as dry district’s fire risk rises
Waipoua River scrub fire finally brought under control.

Kevin Page: Mrs P’s unexpected ‘incentive-based contract’ to get me to drink water
I agreed I should drink more than the one glass I struggle with a day.

Protesters gather outside court to support Northland’s most well-known green fairy
He denied the charges of cultivating and dealing cannabis as supporters protested outside.

Iconic clock museum burgled, forced to close in peak tourism season
A group of people allegedly smashed a window to gain entry to the Quayside attraction.

Exclusive: Mangawhai woman says she was sucked into tornado’s vortex
Tina Johnson was lifted into the tornado with her mattress.

Joe Bennett: My apples are worth every battle with nature
For the apple is the fundamental fruit, the fruit that’s in the supermarket all year round