Latest from Kaipara District

Northland towns burst back to life in level 2

Barbers, beauticians in hot demand as businesses reopen under new level 2 rules.

Northland local councils helping staff get Covid vaccinations

Northland's four councils encourage staff to get Covid jabs.

No bookings needed at Whangārei's drive-though vaccination centre

Dedicated vaccination lane this week for hospitality workers; next week it's tradies.

$750m for Northland roads welcomed, but with caution

Plan includes long-awaited Kāeo bridge, safety improvements instead of four-laning on SH1.

Northland hospitality businesses welcome today's level 2 reopening

Bars, restaurants face tougher level 2 rules this time but owners are just glad to be open

Students happy to mask up as school resumes under L2 tomorrow

All schools will reopen tomorrow and children are asked to wear masks.

Big change for WDC as it votes for new voting system

It will be the biggest change to the political landscape in 30 years.

Mātauranga Māori and mainstream science teaching kids to care for land

Noho Taiao o Te Rarawa has been run over decade and is meant to excite youth about nature.

Breakaway principals union seen as divisive

Some Northland principals believe PPCB union weakens New Zealand Educational Institute

82,000 - that's how many Northlanders have had Covid vaccine

Uptake of Covid testing and vaccination in Northland on the rise, as case numbers decline.

Celebrating Father's Day at alert level 3

Not sure what's allowed on Father's Day at level 3? Check out this basic guide

Checkpoints clamp down on non-essential travel as Northland, Auckland split levels

Motorists are turned back for heading to surf breaks or driving 200km-plus for pet food.

Solo and first-time dads share their plans

Fishing, gaming, takeaways and snuggles by the fire on the cards for these loving dads.

Revamped church building to house artists in the Hokianga

The historic Methodist church in Rawene will soon be transformed into an artist's retreat.

Juggling work with home schooling

We take a look inside your bubbles to see how you're coping with the juggling act.

Return of the letterbox bandits: Whangārei Heads two year saga with post theft continues

Entire letterboxes, padlocked to keep parcels safe, are being ripped out by thieves.

News snippets from Northland

Skate park work to resume; and more Lotto luck.

'Once you get a taste of it, it's hard to let go': Dargaville fire chief notches up 41 years with the brigade

Joining the fire brigade was the coolest thing a young fella could do, says Jeffrey Palmer