Latest from Kaipara District

Kidnapping, ATM ordeal: Accused pair denied bail

The pair were arrested after a high-profile incident at ASB bank in Paihia last November.

News snippets from Northland

After 39 bids, Waipū home sells for $1.615m; and SH1 stretch closed this weekend.

Northland restaurateur had seven eateries in tsunami evacuation zones

Tsunami warning saw Northland restaurateur with seven eateries in evacuation zone

Northland's middle aged men most at risk of drowning

Northland has highest drowning rate in New Zealand.

World-famous Northland band Alien Weaponry to play with NZSO

Classical music and thrash metal will collide when Alien Weaponry perform with the NZSO.

Northland Muslim leader two years on from Christchurch Terror Attacks

Northland Muslim community Imam Suhil Musa two years on from Christchurch mosque attacks.

Northlanders praised for their response to last week's tsunami alert

Northland's response to last week's tsunami alert has been praised, but more work needed.

Covid-19 vaccine strategy in good hands

Overseas research has found people with disabilities more at risk than non-disabled.

Industrial building in Mangawhai damaged by night blaze

A large amount of dangerous materials, such as gas bottles, were at the scene of the fire.

'I hope this cop has learnt something': Complaint upheld

Complainant Fraye Dunbar remains confused about whether a policeman used profanity or not.

Northland Sallies' food banks receive nearly 2000 food cans

Annual can for test pots exchange fills up the Salvation Army food banks in Northland.

Far North now home to carnivorous Australian flying weta

A carnivorous flying Aussie invader has arrived in the Far North

Fatal crash in Kaipara takes Northland's road toll to six

Northland's road toll rises to six after yesterday's fatal crash in Maungatūroto.

When strangers become friends during Northland crisis

Generous residents thanked by community after Northland tsunami alert.

Northland gets Lotto first and second division winners in one night

Wednesday's Lotto draw saw first and second division winners sold in Northland

'It's the Wild West here': Locals plead for police presence in Paihia

Locals say crime has surged along with the town's population during the Covid pandemic.

Anahera Pickering: How disengaged youth can be future leaders

2018 Census showed 2,400 young Northlanders were not in education, training or employment.

Fitness group to complete Northland walks for children's charity

A Far North fitness group have hit Northland's walking tracks to raise funds for charity.