Latest from Kaipara District

Showers and potential thunderstorm to hit Northland after dry spell
Temperatures down to 19 degrees after hot and dry week.

Thousands of students get ready for exams
NCEA exams started on Friday and will continue until early December.

Raising funds for new Maungatūroto dementia unit
Properties in Maungatūroto to beyond Matakohe will be on display during the dahlia season.

SBW exit a dark omen for the All Blacks aura
Sonny Bill Williams is just the latest player to chase the big bucks overseas.

Mangawhai's hopes to reinstate a piece of history
The old wharf fell into disrepair after World War II.

School teams announce intentions ahead of finals
All of last week's action will culminate on Wednesday at ASB Stadium.

Foy has 10 days to make history
Northland's Emma Foy has a huge mountain to climb and she's very close to the summit.

NZ teams named to play England in Whangārei
Make sure you travel to Cobham Oval next week to see England's best cricketers play.

Centre singles/triples well-contested
Dennis Brewster took out his fourth centre title while Sue Wightman's won her 16th.

Volunteering is music to Whangārei man's ears
Colin Sheenan gives up spare time to volunteer at Whangarei's North Haven Hospice shops.

Northlanders urged to secure trailers, bikes, outboards as summer thefts begin
Photographing trailer ID numbers key to getting stolen property back, top cop says.

Luke Bird, Shaan Kloet, Kawiti Waetford together for show
The show is on at Forum North this month.

Pain pushing Robinson forward
There's nothing like the pain of losing to make you more determined next time.

High prices blamed for a drop in property values
Combined with lower interest rates that will lead to better affordability.

ASB pulls stadium naming rights sponsorship
Previously sponsored by the Northern Advocate, Kensington Stadium will lose its ASB title.

Woman dies after falling from vehicle on SH12 near Ohaeawai
A 41-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.

Eastwood: New ASB partnership a good sign
ASB chose not to continue its naming rights for local venues, including ASB Stadium.

Mangawhai's Lew Lathrope still volunteering at 90
Lew Lathrope may be 90-years-old but he's still volunteering in Mangawhai

Northland news in brief: Speed limit consultation, fire cause still unknown
Catch up on news from around the region.

Video: Bert Horner achieves lifelong cricket dream
Bert Horner, 52, will be fulfilling his childhood dream of playing for NZ in March.

Nines players compete in the heat
The kids would have needed a lot of water on what was a stunning day in Northland.

Virtual reality uses various scenarios for training firefighters
New fire fighting training technology provides scenarios just like the real thing.

Northland GP calls for greater understanding of bias
A GP wants medical staff to understand their biases to remove it from healthcare systems.

Chance for new leadership after Sadler and Tau exit, leader says
Ngāpuhi's Treaty settlement leadership has undergone a dramatic change.

Course teaches students leadership
The Whangārei students learned they were capable of more than they thought.

Northland news in brief: School investigating after incident
Catch up on what's happening around the region

Whangārei fireworks display a big hit
Once again the fireworks show as a huge success

Person trapped after motor vehicle incident near Kaikohe on SH12
The accident, involving a truck and a four-wheel drive, occurred just before 3pm.

Shooting star takes out top honours
Westlake and Holst were the stars of the show, taking home two major awards apiece.