New ZealandBoy, 12, tried to rob shop with gunBoy got away with some sweets, but was taken into police custody a short time later.12 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandPolice to continue monitoring Kaitaia AirportPolice will be monitoring Kaitaia Airport following this week's Maori land occupation.09 Sep 11:49 PM
New ZealandAirport protest: Doctors unable to landChildren will miss out on clinics after protesters occupying Kaitaia Airport have forced a flight carrying five specialist doctors to be cancelled this morning.08 Sep 11:45 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire engulfs churchA fire that engulfed a Kaitaia church this morning is being treated as suspicious.21 Jun 06:29 PM
New ZealandChildren saw fatal attack on fatherChildren of a 29-year-old father of four witnessed the “traumatic” events that led to his death in Northland last night, police say.12 Apr 06:31 AM
New ZealandDeath of Northland man 'homicide'The death of a Northland man from injuries believed to have been sustained in a fight is being treated as a homicide.11 Apr 09:02 PM
New ZealandMan accused of drugging backpackersA Northland man who allegedly drugged male tourists before indecently assaulting them has appeared in court today.10 Sep 06:02 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest 20 people during tactical operationTwenty people have been arrested following an operation targeting crimes including burglary and theft.04 Nov 09:52 PM
New ZealandMan accused of preying on young girl in court todayA Kaitaia tutor accused of preying on a young schoolgirl is due to appear in court this afternoon.29 Oct 09:03 PM
New ZealandMurder accused to defend chargeA Kaitaia man accused of murdering a 28-year-old woman during a road vehicle incident on Tuesday will defend the charge.22 Aug 03:24 AM
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
