Latest fromKaipara District

'Disabled lives matter' - a new chant waiting for wings to fly
A protest from the largest minority in New Zealand took place this week.

Family fun day today to promote WDC's long-term plan
Today's fun day at Pohe Island is part of WDC's Draft Long Term Plan public consultation.

Whangārei teen sees fire destroy bedroom cabin
Eight fire trucks and two tankers spent around four hours extinguishing the growing fire.

Advocate, Herald 'legend' Tony Verdon dies aged 67
'He was a generous, gentle guy and a bloody good joker. Everybody loved Tony.'

Love at first sight in the bus bay 61 years ago
Still together 61 years on, two foundation members will celebrate KHS ' 61st anniversary.

Māori ward decision stands after councillors vote
A move by five councillors to overturn WDC's vote in favour of Māori wards has failed.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa students graduating in Northland
800 students to graduate across Northland from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Northland teaching student wins major award
Northland teaching student wins major award

Northland bowls: Champion of Champion Singles this weekend
Northland bowls' Champion of Champion Singles event this weekend

Northland wins big with $4.2M Lotto Powerball win
$4.2M Lotto Powerball win for lucky Northlander

Whangārei early childhood centre's pataka kai teaching valuable lessons
Whangārei's Geckos Early Learning Centre builds pataka kai to help feed community

Joint effort to fix Taipā wastewater problems
Agreement to work together for best sewage solution ends long-running court action.

Covid 19 coronavirus: How a global pandemic is the norm for Whangārei baby
Global pandemic just a part of life for 11-month-old Ted Morrison, born during lockdown.

Testing time: Tsunami warning siren will be sounded on Easter Sunday
Tsunami testing will happen on Easter Sunday.

Woman found guilty while her partner will be re-tried
Jury unable to reach verdict on man allegedly involved in police pursuit in the Far North.

Fire in backyard sheds on Whangārei property extinguished
A fire at a Puwera property, near Portland, was swiftly brought under control.

Carlisa McCarroll takes out Bream Bay top sporting award for shooting exploits
Clay target shooter Carlisa McCarroll is Bream Bay Supreme Sportsperson of the Year

Ruakākā hosts Surf Life Saving Northland Region IRB Championship.
IRB Champs held at Ruakākā Beach

Tough conditions no match for $30,000 winner
Winner Dickson Hohaia says he'll display his fish in his hallway for the rest of his life.

Pokie machine spend up more than double in six months
More than $108,000 a day spent on pokie machines across Northland.

Dire Northland roads need more funding to cut road deaths
Northland's has highest road death rate in the country and more road funding is needed.

Northland's dire roads need more attention - AA
Northland's dire roads target for AA national campaign

Whangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supply
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.

More than 30 drink-drivers nabbed by Whangārei police over three nights
Northlanders paid more than $60,000 in fines related to drink-driving last year.

Shane Reti: Northland highest for Covid boat or ship isolation
How is isolation on boats monitored by DHBs?