New ZealandDead woman namedThe name of the woman who died after being hit by a car in Kaitaia last night has been released by police.21 Aug 02:46 AM
New ZealandPedestrian death now homicidePolice are treating the death of a woman who was run over by a vehicle near Kaitaia this morning as a homicide.20 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandTop cop speaks out on mob attackKaitaia's senior police officer has praised the response of Te Rangi Aniwaniwa whanau after 10 female students were attacked by drunken youths in Kaitaia's main street.16 Jul 04:38 AM
New ZealandDad-patrol forms after attack on 10 girlsFathers will patrol Kaitaia streets and a community hui will be held to make the town safer after 10 teenage girls were attacked by at least 20 drunk young people.11 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandTwo blazes keep firefighters busyA garage, a ute and a fishing launch have been destroyed in two fires in the Far North.09 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandFailed burglar's antics amuse thousandsThe antics of a hapless Kaitaia burglar are entertaining thousands of people thanks to CCTV and the internet.05 Jul 05:30 AM
TravelKia ora: KaitaiaIn Kaitaia, get sand between your toes and see the sights, says Elisabeth Easther.21 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandMarch against child abuse in NorthlandMore than 200 people marched through Kaitaia calling for an end to child abuse and to show their town should not be judged by events unfolding in court, where convicted paedophile James Parker was due to be sentenced today.13 Mar 01:14 AM
New ZealandDispute over buildings led to death, court toldA dispute over buildings on Maori-owned land near Kaitaia left a man dead, who took a chainsaw to one of the structures, and one of his relatives charged with his manslaughter.11 Feb 09:58 PM
New ZealandAccused paedophile to deny chargesA prominent Kaitaia businessman facing multiple counts of sexually abusing young boys is expected to deny the charges, his lawyer says.31 Jan 10:53 PM
New ZealandTourists bashed, robbed in van attackTwo German tourists were robbed and one bashed in an early morning attack when two men smashed the windows of their van and demanded money.21 Jan 11:25 PM
New ZealandQuick-thinking hero saves toddlerA stranger's speedy action saved the life of a toddler who slipped off the pontoon at Mangonui wharf and "sank like a stone".21 Jan 09:39 PM
New ZealandKaitaia sex accused remanded in custodyA 41-year-old Kaitaia man has been remanded in custody on sexual charges relating to alleged offending against a young girl.09 Jan 10:09 PM
New ZealandMystery over woman's disappearanceJen Whittington has done all she can to find her friend, 42-year-old Aucklander Anna Louise Hynes, and now all she can do now is hope.12 Dec 09:17 PM
New ZealandTwo tourists 'kidnapped' in KaitaiaTwo Czech Republic nationals ran for their lives yesterday morning after they were allegedly confronted by a 47-year-old man armed with a rifle.07 Dec 01:19 AM
New ZealandLife in jail for thistle grubber murderA man who murdered an Auckland man with a thistle grubber has been jailed for life with a non-parole period of 21 years.23 Nov 05:07 AM
New ZealandTaunts fail to stop trialA High Court jury trial was interrupted but not aborted despite comments directed at some of the jurors outside the Whangarei courts.11 Nov 09:55 PM
New ZealandBusiness figure faces sex chargesA 37-year-old Kaitaia man charged with 17 sexual offences, mostly against juvenile boys, has lost suppression and can now be named.01 Nov 12:58 AM
New ZealandBusinessman befriended young victimsA Kaitaia businessman befriended boys in the community before allegedly sexually offending against them, in the third similar case to hit Northland.29 Oct 11:18 PM
New ZealandNo prison for abusive motherA mother has escaped a prison sentence for an "orchestrated campaign of abuse and neglect" against her preschool-age child.24 Oct 09:31 PM
OpinionState housing shuffle fair use of stockEditorial: It is hardly surprisingly that many state-house tenants in Glen Innes are angry about being asked to leave homes they have inhabited for years.18 Oct 04:29 PM
New ZealandGuilty of bush murderWayne Bracken was found guilty of kidnapping and murdering Jack Davis in 2011. But co-accused Neville Dangen, 24 was found not guilty of the same charges.28 Sep 08:16 AM
New ZealandArmed manhunt continuesArmed police are still hunting for a fugitive believed to be roaming Far North bush with a rifle, and have asked for help from the public to help find him.27 Sep 11:22 PM
New ZealandGoogle snapped boy near sexual predator's homePolice are interested in photos which may have identified a young victim of Kaitaia sexual predator James Parker.15 Sep 05:30 PM
