Latest from Kaipara District

What the changes to child support payments mean for beneficiaries

Parents will start receiving the payments from August 22 if the liable parent pays.

Dinosaur, gorilla land Kerikeri man in court

The identity of the accused thief has been revealed during a court appearance.

'Graceful lady' takes to the water in wake of ferry destroyed in collision

Te Kuia's owner was sad to the iconic boat go but comforted she is in the Elliotts' hands.

Celebrating Matariki with the Maramataka Queen

Maramataka’s revival, she believes, is due to people’s feelings of disconnect.

Mayor ice cool as he surprises skaters at pop-up rink

The mayor donned his formal garb to skate some loops at the ice rink.

Mad rush for discounts at the pump: Fuel prices hike as Govt ends tax cut

Fuel costs rose by 29c a litre at midnight on Friday when the Govt's tax discount ended.

World Cup on home soil a dream for Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson

'It always means the world to represent not only Aotearoa, but Northland as well.'

Joe Bennett: The plumber’s mission, to defy water, to hold it in check, to enable a world

OPINION: Plumbers are the true water gods of the world.

Light shows, tree planting, crafts and more: Your guide to what's on these holidays

Your guide to what's on in Northland these winter holidays

Teen kickboxers fight hard to rise to the top of world champs

Two Bay of Islands College students have taken the karate and kickboxing world by storm.

Five people injured in serious crash: State Highway 1 reopens

A crash north of Whangārei has blocked both lanes on State Highway 1 near Whakapara.

Evidence needed before Far North District Council can recoup costs for road sign damage

Road sign damage could cost ratepayers $20K.

Kerikeri unmanned plane company signs up freight giant to deliver its cargo

National freight company signs deal with Kerikeri to deliver unmanned planes’ cargo.

Angry residents start petition against community housing development

Far North Holdings wants resource consent to build community houses in Hikurangi.

'We're everything': Primary school principals under immense pressure

'There’s no fat in the system' for smaller schools when other staff are away or sick.

'They're like gold': Appeal for donations of PJs and clothes

The Bald Angels are appealing for warm clothes to help keep kids warm this winter.

Dr Shane Reti on National's crime reduction policy

We need to crack down on crime, writes Dr Shane Reti.

Northland news briefs: Lotto win, charity ball tickets, firefighters called out

News snippets from Northland.