Latest from Kaipara District

New fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in Northland

Northland would be the first region to see the changes.

A New Dawn: Whangārei's first cruise ship lands at Marsden Point, passengers get grand welcome

The welcome was a great experience which exceeded their expectation.

'The thing with cancer is, it doesn’t discriminate': Young mum's message after shock diagnosis

The 27yo felt at the peak of life when a shock diagnosis turned her world on its head.

Joe Bennett: Dogs, traffic jams and the lessons about life they teach us

Opinion: Dogs are better at seeing only the here and now.

Fuel security driving government study on reopening Marsden Point refinery

Resources Minister Shane Jones says the refinery is key for the country's resilience.

News in brief: Waitangi Day traffic, road closures and more

The latest news bites from around the region.

Oops, I did it again - Jonny Wilkinson

Opinion: Falling over comes with the territory when you have cerebral palsy.

Health warning issued as fire burns in Kaipara

Residents woke to ash and soot on their cars.

What's on this Waitangi weekend

Plenty is on offer to cater for people with all interests this weekend.

Act leader expects Waitangi events will be 'tense'

David Seymour's Treaty proposals have a Māori leader saying anything could happen.

News in brief: Police name man who drowned at Ruakākā Beach; scholarship applications open

The latest news bites from around the region.

Northland passengers refusing to fly Air NZ after cancellations

Northlanders say Air New Zealand's Whangārei and Kerikeri flights are too unreliable.

Joe Bennett: My burning yet fruitless hatred for flies

They say a nice person wouldn’t hurt a fly. I am not a nice person.

Our Treasures: The journey of Whangārei's well-loved miniature trains

The trains have been chugging their way into the hearts of passengers young and old.

Carolyn Hansen: Sweet tooth might be the missing piece to losing weight

Sugar addiction is nothing to joke about.

A few showers forecast for anniversary weekend unlikely to deter visitors

There are plenty of activities to do in the north rain or shine, leaders say.

Waste-busters wanted to help clean up at Waitangi Day commemorations

Volunteers are needed to tidy up rubbish at the big day in the Bay of Islands.

Whangārei District Council given $3m for flood relief in problematic suburb

$4m is to go towards four flood resilience projects in Whangārei, Ruawai and Kaipara.