Latest from Kaipara District

Cat-astrophe: Northland groups welcome report recommending mandatory desexing

Animal welfare groups are backing a report that would make desexing cats mandatory.

Big medal return for Kaitāia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club at Northern Champs

Kaitāia club wins big at national comp, despite only opening 15 months ago.

Comment: We could be the answer to the problem of unlocking economic potential

OPINION: Keep asking, “Who could help us with this?” It could be us.

71 years old and still saving lives: Meet Ruawai's veteran firefighter

Firefighter determined to carry on until the next crop of firefighters emerge.

Compulsory teaching requirements won't work, educators say

The one size fits all approach toward students is being labelled 'unrealistic' by some.

Northland news in brief: Sunflower competition sprouts; Green Party events lined up

The latest news bites from around the region.

Hokianga hui first step in new Northland biodiversity protection pilot

Northland has been chosen as one of three Government pilot regions.

Full day of music, food and fun at Bay of Islands’ it! Festival

Bay of Islands it! Festival to deliver top music, food and beverages.

Home of convicted Northland farmer Allan Titford destroyed in arson attack

Kaikohe arson: Home belonged to jailed farmer Allan Titford.

$405,000 in fine, reparation, costs for Far North company over sandboarding tourist's death

Sand Safari tour company sentenced over Te Paki sandboarding death.

Theft in broad daylight leaves an elderly woman distraught

Police are investigating an incident where an elderly woman had her valuables stolen.

Increase in access and dropping prices of meth and cannabis a worry, study finds

Worry over the availability and declining prices of meth and cannabis in Northland.

Popular dive operator avoids prosecution after traumatic school trip

The dive company avoided prosecution over a traumatic Poor Knights school trip.

Northland news in brief: Mangawhai bridge, Lotto win, noise annoys and cat control

News snippets from Northland and the surrounds.

Room for two: The popular avocado farm hailed for its native mushrooms

Advocate photographer Tania Whyte captures an inside look at the popular growers.

Residents outraged at drivers tearing up grounds at Kerikeri Basin Recreation Reserve

Vandals have been tearing up the grounds at a Northland heritage spot, concerning locals.

'A life of service' - 45-year firefighting veteran remembered

Mark Montgomery was a firefighter for the Maungakaramea Fire Station and a family man

Northland tame Tasman in torrential conditions

The Taniwha blew the Mako away in the wet in Whangārei.