Latest from Kaitaia

Notable Northlanders remove barriers to sport with second-hand gear drive

New scheme ReSport is aimed at getting more Northlanders active.

Floods, closed roads a stark reminder of Northland’s vulnerability

Officials feared for Moerewa and Ōtiria but flooding subsided in time.

Far North residents urged to cut water use after flood damages treatment plants

Towns affected by water woes include Paihia, Waitangi, Ōpua, Kaitāia, Ōpononi and Ōmāpere.

Northlanders advised focus on the things they can control as rain pours down

SH1, 10 closed yet again; expert describes rainfall in Mid North as “astounding”.

Rain will ease but muggy weather to stay a bit longer

Relief on way from rain for Northlanders, but humid nights to stick around

Kerikeri residents urged to cut water use after pipe break

Pipes fixed but silt in town's water source means treatment plant struggling to keep up.

Classic car lovers descend on Bay of Islands for three-day auto event

Big crowds turn out to experience petrolhead heaven in Kaikohe, Kerikeri and Waitangi.

Woman who stabbed man in self-defence sentenced

The Northland woman picked up a knife after being concerned for her safety.

Joe Bennett: Far North road trip wasn't without challenges

We were into Northland proper and the Auckland money ran out.

Far North District Council boss going after less than a year in the role

Blair King is to leave the role in May.

Three Waters reform won't deliver for Northland - leaders

Affordable Water Reform - revamped Three Waters - gets the thumbs-down from local leaders.

‘Epic’ 16-day triathlon brings message of hope for struggling youth

Ex-ABs, high-profile Kiwis raising awareness of Mike King’s Gumboot Friday charity.

Kiwi legend David Tua gives tips to Northland boxer Mea Motu ahead of title bout

Kaitāia's Mea Motu gets tips from David Tua ahead of international title fight.

Drop-in clinics for Māori business hit by Cyclone Gabrielle

Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Network holding drop-in clinics for those hit by Cyclone

'Soul-destroying': Northland GPs burnt out amid staff shortage

Northland GPs are criticising the level of funding for general practice.

Fatal hit-and-run victim was highly respected kaumātua

Billy Pomare has been named as the victim of a hit-and-run in Kaitāia.

'Chaotic': Man shattered glass bottle on partners head, lunged at her with knife

The man has a drug addiction which the judge believed was linked to his offending.

Woman arrested after man dies in alleged hit-and-run accident near Kaitāia

Arrest follows appeal for information about fatal incident on Wireless Rd on Friday night.