Latest from Kaikohe

The town that missed the boom

Big business is buzzing about New Zealand's economic prospects. Confidence is at a 20-year high and only China is more bullish than our captains of industry.

Abuse victim raises alarm on Facebook

A domestic violence victim whose partner took her phone so she couldn't call police managed to raise the alarm via Facebook instead.

Hone Heke will be reburied near Kaikohe next month

The remains of warrior chief Hone Heke will be reburied near Kaikohe next month, Ngapuhi leader and descendant David Rankin says.

St John puts in bill for botched call-out

A heart attack victim taken to hospital in an ambulance driven by a taxi driver has been billed by St John Ambulance for the ride.

Police arrest four members of one family

Police arrested four members of one family after a motorbike was allegedly driven around a Kaikohe street in a dangerous manner.

Safety concerns close pub

Main street dog ban after vicious attack

Dogs have been banned from Kaikohe's main street following a series of complaints about people walking intimidating dogs down Broadway.

North Island firefighters battle flames

Cop who stared down gunman gets bravery award