Latest from Kaipara District

Woman told she was too young to get cancer now battling to live

Hollie Welsh, 33, found out she had less than a year to live.

New tech could save lives - or swamp emergency services with false alarms

New iPhone feature automatically calls 111 with a GPS location if it detects a car crash.

'I could see its teeth': Spearfisherman fends off 4-metre-long shark

Steven King is no stranger to wild water encounters, but this was a bit close for comfort.

'I’ve caught a whale': Fisherman shares 'absolutely unreal' encounter

Northlander Steven King's encounter wasn't the first time he's caught a whale.

One critical after crash on SH1 south of Whangārei

Delays on SH1 south of Whangārei after serious crash.

Tragic start to 2023 as two die in Northland crash

Vehicle hitting tree claims two lives in Ahipara, Far North

Theft from Whangārei playground leaves community angry and upset

Whangārei community leader at a loss to understand theft from kids playground.

'Don't make resolutions': Seniors share their top tips for a cracking New Year

From what to ditch to what you should focus on, these seniors know it all.

Whangārei crash Northland's second fatality of Christmas/New Year Holiday

Police were called to Puna Rere Drive where the crash happened around 8.50pm.

No call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or Auckland

Some roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.

Another world title shot for Northland boxer Lani Daniels?

Former world title contender and Northlander Lani Daniels wants the title shot.

Horizontal rain and swirling winds: 'Dramatic' weather pummels Whangārei

A sudden burst of thunderstorms caused confusion and some chaos in the city.

Whangārei social supermarket aims to ease Christmas stress

People who are stressed out about finding kai this Christmas have a place to turn to.

Hit with a stick: Man relives violent attack at hands of boy racers

Boy racers are reportedly moving in a pack around the region.

Exiting the state system: Christian school to shut its doors over sex ed programme

School “unwilling to implement the national health and sexuality curriculum”.

Great white shark fear after stingray's grisly demise

Carcass with large chunk missing and 'widely spaced' bite marks raises alarm.

Kaipara hikoi leader petitions Parliament for mandatory karakia

Paturiri Toatu believes the ban was disrespectful to the Māori community overall.

Primary care headache: Around 11,000 Northlanders without a GP

Enrolling with a GP continues to be an uphill battle for many Northlanders.