Latest from Kaipara District

Northland passengers refusing to fly Air NZ after cancellations

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

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.

Protesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing comp

The contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.

Cost of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery in Northland hits $1bn mark

Rebuilding after Cyclone Gabrielle last year is the biggest recovery Northland has faced.

Fire investigator says Matauri Bay house fire deliberately lit

Someone reportedly broke into the lounge and started the fire.

Mother and son killed after car hits tree, bursts into flames

Despite best efforts, emergency services on site were unable to save the pair.

Back to school: Can you guess the school with the highest predicted roll growth?

Northland's student population is sitting at 31,118.

Northland news in brief: Kamo Touch A Truck returns; Givealittle helps Kaitāia toddler's family

The latest news bites from around the region.

News briefs from the Far North - Sailing Week, Lotto luck and Blood Service back

News snippets from the Far North

Iwi plan to stop popular Far North fishing competition, slamming it as 'disrespectful'

However, Ngāti Kahu's chair says the views shared are not an official statement from iwi.

Trapped by tide: Surf lifeguards rescue family clinging to rocks

A high tide and large swells trapped the family inside a cave during a beach outing.

Back to school: Fewer Northland families homeschooling, principal believes affordability to blame

As of 2023, 10,817 children were home-educated - about 1.2 per cent of all enrolled kids.

Kevin Page: A little prayer never hurt anybody - but my poor feet

OPINION: I do find some comfort in believing there is something “up there” when we die.