Latest from Kaipara District

Two shots fired from car being chased in the Far North

Northland driver sped off after seeing police and was pursued through forestry road.

'Grief-stricken' man jailed after partner dies in fall from car roof

Driver should have checked partner had got off the roof before he drove off, judge says.

Whangārei man escapes boat fire off Reotahi, but boat ends up on rocks

A Whangārei man is devastated a boat he spent months refurbishing was destroyed on rocks.

Wave surges hit Northland; threat downgraded

Tsunami risk to Northland from earthquake.

How two strangers saved a Whangārei father-of-five's life

St John treat more than 2000 Kiwis a year for an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Hapu wants council prosecuted after eels minced in pump

Eels chopped in Hikurangi Swamp pumps spark call for council prosecution.

Alleged Northland police dog shooter back in court

Alleged Northland police dog shooter appears in court - name suppression continued

Fears turn to cheers as lost diver helps rescuers land marlin

Wellington 67-year-old spent night clinging to rocks at remote Three Kings Islands.

Mangawhai Heads surf lifeguards win award for saving man

The man had sustained a serious cut to his leg that went all the way down to the bone.

Six more Bachelor contestants revealed

Will one of these ladies win the heart of Bachelor Moses Mackay?

Major search for yacht in distress ends with a call to Northland police

Boaties who are no longer in danger can radio to cancel their mayday call.

Covid-19: Iwi preparing for future Northland border control by learning from police checkpoints

Iwi presence at Te Hana police boundary checkpoint is a "recon" exercise to pick up tips.

Authorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake

10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.

Escape from Auckland: Data confirms mass exit hours before lockdown

Traffic camera shows a heavy stream of traffic heading north on SH1 on Sunday night.

Land of confusion: Kaipara mayor slams checkpoint change

The checkpoint north of Mangawhai caused particular confusion for local businesses.

Empty schools, kindies as lockdown starts

All but 11 of Auckland Kindergarten Association's 120 kindies are empty.

'It's extremely confusing': Mangawhai residents told they're part of Auckland lockdown

Kaipara mayor says Mangawhai and Kaiwaka are being included in Auckland region.

Wild weather: Heavy rain and wind force school closures and break powerlines

Heavy rain and strong winds created havoc this morning, with some schools closed.