Latest from Kaipara District

Rents put squeeze on Kaipara families

A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.

People queuing for first gun buyback and amnesty event in Northland

First buyback and amnesty event in Northland a success.

UK tourist's motorhome broken into 24 hours after arrival into Northland

British tourist forced to cut short his Northland holiday after theft of his belongings

New Zealand's story deserves a fitting end at Cricket World Cup

Game of Thrones has taught us the Black Caps are the rightful holders of the World Cup.

'Everything lit up in front of us': Young family's car hit by lightning

"I've never seen anything like it ... it was terrifying."

News briefs from around Northland

News briefs from around Northland.

Day off from wild weather, but reprieve short-lived

You don't get all that lovely green scenery for nothing, New Zealand. More rain on way.

Forestry jobs in danger: Sharp fall in value of log exports

Tough times for forestry workers in Northlanders as wood prices plummet.

Tourist traumatised after attack on NZ holiday

'New Zealand has changed my whole life in a very negative way'.

Privacy bungle: Police pay out $11,000 after releasing private details

Police pay out $11,000 after releasing man's private information to the media.

Māori-language pundit defends ballsy Kerikeri airport sign

Airport operator says sign will be changed but te reo expert calls it "fantastic".

Northland news in brief: Another Lotto win

The latest news snippets from around Northland.

Rat 'tsunami' invading homes, threatening wildlife

Pest control firms rushed off feet with double the usual number of rodent-related calls.

$4.75m airport terminal to open in Kerikeri

New terminal able to handle twice or even three times the current 110,000 passengers.

Waste firm plan for landfill 'risk' to Kaipara Harbour

Kaipara mayor and iwi leaders protest against new dump just outside Northland border.

Plants destroyed, property restrained in Northland drug sweep

During Operation Piano two properties were restrained under the Proceeds of Crimes Act.

Family devastated after sheep attacked three times by roaming dogs

Just seven of family's 23 sheep survive - but for how much longer?

Jury delivers guilty verdicts for duo involved in record meth haul

Cullen and Fakaosilea guilty of importing methamphetamine, being part of criminal group.