Latest from Kaipara District

Christmas cake heist sparks community spirit

95-year old gifted 20 Christmas cakes to donate to charity after his lot was stolen.

Surge in online Christmas shopping keeps Northland posties busy

NZ Post has deployed extra resources in Northland to cope with online Christmas shopping.

Surfers set down marker ahead of nationals

It was Paul Moretti's first national surfing event win since he was 12 years old.

Transitional housing plans canned after community steps up

Kāinga Ora's plans for 31 transitional housing units were suddenly cancelled last week.

Russell inn named world's best eco-hotel

Originally a home, Donkey Bay Inn is owned by Italian winemaker Antonio Pasquale.

Dance scholarships available in Whangārei

The scholarships will open opportunities for children wanting to dance.

Concerns raised at Ngāpuhi hui

The hui came after the Crown announced it had removed recognition of Tūhoronuku's mandate.

Northland environmentalists say no to port move

The Whangārei harbour is a place where orca gather regularly

Photos: Whangārei A&P Show's largest crowd in three years

Photographer Tania Whyte captured these awesome photos.

Northland riders shine at the show

Riders competed in many different competitions, such as the cowboy challenge demonstration

Road to redemption: Roswell's remarkable Black Sticks return

It's been four years out in the cold, now Dwayne Rowsell is back with a point to prove.

On the hunt with a trapper: 'You have to think like a possum to kill a possum'

"Possums are fussy eaters. They only eat the best of the best."

McCartney the near-perfect role model

New Zealand pole vaulter Eliza McCartney should be who today's youth are learning from.

Digital art showcased in Whangārei exhibition

Whangarei Art Museum Te Manawa Toi is launching four new exhibitions following a revamp.

NRU golf day draws a crowd

The event looked to raise funds for the Rugby For Life programme.

2500 boxes to help families in need this Christmas

The boxes are filled with tea, coffee and other goodies to keep families going.