Latest from Kaitaia

Archaeology Week in Northland looks at legacy of Hartley Travers Ferrar who mapped Northland

Hartley Ferrar, who mapped Northland in the early 1900s, in focus for Archaeology Week.

Minister of Health Shane Reti officially opens Whangārei's new maternity suite and lab

The new extension is the beginni of creating a parent, tamariki and pēpi health hub.

Kaitāia former hostel closed down after it was deemed dangerous now for sale

Kaitāia hostel closed by council as dangerous building being sold.

Half a billion-dollar dry dock project gets Minister’s nod

The dry dock development will have a major impact on Northland.

Low mandarin prices have growers ‘feeling the squeeze’

'Prices are terrible this season, I think it’s just the economy.'

News briefs from the Far North - youth sailing funding, four lanes to Kaikohe backed and water rules ease

News snippets from the Far North.

After $13.5m, still no drinking water for Kaitāia from Sweetwaters aquifer

Kaitāia's Sweetwaters project still not producing clear water.

Mobile nurse-led vascular service visits Kaitāia for the first time

The service helps alleviate pressure on the visiting fortnightly consultant clinic.

Delay to opening of Kaitāia’s new town square

Structural design issues have caused the hold-up.

Plenty of Northland interest when Moana Pasifika play Queensland in Whangārei on Friday

A Northlander will take the field against the Reds as Super Rugby hits Whangārei.

Weather warning: Severe thunderstorms, rain and wind to hit Northland

The bad weather is forecast to hit around 6pm and last until 9am on Friday.

Iwi-led programme saving Far North residents from discoloured, bad tasting water

Having reliable, drinkable water is helping to change lives, residents say.

Wall Street turns to ‘solar grazing’ sheep in push to go green

Financial Times: Big business teams up with farmers to trim around solar panels.

Kaitāia to host 25 early Ford V8s at Saturday rally

Early Ford V8 vehicles to rally in Kaitāia

Apprentice Keiran Davis wins Bay of Islands’ building challenge

The Russell builder will represent the Bay at the finals in Wellington in June.

Big win for Far North if SH1 over Mangamukas reopens before Christmas

Delight at news Mangamukas in Far North to finally reopen before end of 2024.

'Such a pure heart': Investigation launched after Kiwi teen dies on US farm

Workplace investigation launched as whānau mourn teenager found dead on US pig farm.

Smiles all around at Kaitāia College special needs surf day

Kaitāia College special needs students all smiles in Ahipara surf