Latest from Kaipara District

No going back: Marsden Pt's refining shutdown

'Not a mothballing' - impossible to restart refinery with most decommissioning complete.

Northland activist gets leave to appeal to the Supreme Court

The case against greenhouse gas emissions is going to NZ's highest court.

Bumper crowd expected at Northland Taniwha's first home game

Northland name strong team for first home game in Whangārei tomorrow.

Mangawhai property owner challenges KDC over land use refusal

Consent for gym granted following discussions and court-assisted mediation.

Residents propose walking tracks for contentious land

Nearby residents have submitted their proposal to the council for the Gomez Rd land.

One dog still on the loose in Panguru after fatal attack

Neville Thomson's neighbours described him as a 'lovely man' who adored animals.

Three strikes repeal not prompting much comment in Northland

Otangarei Trust CEO Martin Kaipo said there was a place for harsher sentences.

New Zealand food culture: 'We are still trying to find out what Kiwi flavours are'

Advocate asks Northland's famous chefs for their take on "classic Kiwi food culture".

Missing Northlanders: Hokianga woman found dead, Kaitāia teen found safe

The police update about two missing Northlanders is a mixture of heartbreak and relief.

New Zealand Resident Doctors Association concerned at surgeon and registrar shortage

Emergency medicine specialist in Whangārei question the need to import health staff.

Heartbreak for Northland Kauri as Hawke's Bay Tui power to victory

Northland Kauri lose two on the trot and face North Harbour this weekend.

Mental health calls from Northland mothers more than triple

Plunket has this year received 56 calls from Northland mothers for mental health support.

Taniwha hang on to claim crucial NPC win

Last-gasp penalty miss hand Northland a win in the first NPC match.

Registration opens for the popular Poor Knights Crossing event

Wing foilers to race alongside ocean ski and waka ama paddlers at Poor Knights Crossing.

About 25 dogs at the property where man mauled to death

Police don't have a description yet of the pack of dogs responsible for man's death.

Kerikeri kiwifruit company loses challenge in Employment Court

Trainee orchard manager's dismissal before 90 days wrong, ERA rules.

Fur seal death on Northland beach after attack by two dogs shocks local

DoC investigating dog attack that killed fur seal on Northland's Baylys Beach

Northlanders urged to prepare for winter downpours, summer droughts

Whopping 572mm rain for Kerikeri; overall July was NZ's wettest and fourth warmest ever.