Latest from Kaipara District

Pierced by a speargun: Is it time to introduce a spearfishing licence?

The case of a Kiwi man's speargun injury has highlighted the popular sport's risk.

Man airlifted to hospital after stabbing in Paihia

The Advocate understands the man has been airlifted to Whangārei Hospital.

Man killed while sandboarding ignored order not to go down dunes, court hears

Northland company on trial after Korean tourist dies at Northalnd's Te Paki sand dunes

Iwi leaders will meet with Kaipara Mayor - whether he wants to or not

Iwi leaders will meet with Kaipara mayor - whether he likes it or not

Opinion | Karakia controversy: If you don’t understand tikanga, you can’t be a politician

OPINION: A newly-elected mayor landed with a thump that echoed through the country.

Kaipara mayor unrepentant over ban on karakia

The mayor will not change his stance on banning karakia from council meetings.

Race Relations Commissioner calls for Kaipara to reconsider karakia ban

The mayor is standing by his decision and says he has been 'hugely supported'.

New mayor shuts down karakia at first council hui

Leader vows to run 'secular council' in clash with Māori Ward councillor

Our outdated work week: Why the promise of four days is so enticing

Academics say we're working in an outdated system with aged stereotypes.

Man arrested, $800K of stolen property seized

A 35-year-old man is facing 26 charges over the stolen property.

Crack up: Northlander finds rare egg within an egg

The phenomenon is a result of a timing issue with egg-laying.

Courtroom erupts following different verdicts for Whangārei brothers charged with murder

One Whangārei brother guilty of murder while his brother acquitted of same charge.

Northland seniors fight back against scammers

Scams accounted for a financial loss of $11.9 million last year.

St John Cadet training sees Northland nine-year-old save grandmother's life

Northland nine-year-old saves Gran's life thanks to her St John Cadet training.

Shane Reti: Public won't like it if Three Waters legislation is rushed through

MP Shane Reti has concerns over the haste of the Three Waters legislation.

Two men in custody after house catches fire during Northland drug bust

Two men are in custody after a house caught fire during a drug bust in Northland.

Four-day work week attracts Northlander home from Aussie

The four-day work week is gaining momentum across the globe - including Whangārei.

'Mum's going in': Whangārei woman plunges into raging waters to save horses

Mum recounts her and daughter's heroic efforts to save horses from drowning in flood.