New ZealandMore to town than crime, says localNaomi Austen-Reid is proud to call Kaitaia home so, when she saw the Far North town getting a bad rap, she wanted people to focus 08 Aug 09:09 PM
New ZealandSpiderwoman foils crime in KaitaiaPolice have hailed a woman who went shopping dressed as a superhero as a real-life hero.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitaia man dies after stabbingA man has died after being stabbed multiple times in an altercation overnight in Kaitaia.23 Jul 01:49 AM
CrimeThief takes TV from dying patientsProperty is stolen from Kaitaia Hospital on a regular basis.06 Jul 08:39 PM
New ZealandRules to tighten on P testing of housesBuilding Minister Nick Smith says tighter rules for businesses which test for meth contamination will be in place by the end of the year.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore arrests likely in record meth seizureMore people may be arrested as a team of more than 20 detectives continue to investigate a record methamphetamine bust in the Far North.15 Jun 04:48 AM
New ZealandPolice seize more meth buried in dunesMore methamphetamine has been found by police among sand dunes in Northland, adding to what is already the largest meth seizure in New Zealand history.14 Jun 05:29 AM
New ZealandHow police nabbed $448m of methThree men charged in connection with what police say is the nation's biggest ever methamphetamine haul have appeared in Kaitaia District Court.14 Jun 01:16 AM
New ZealandMan charged over alleged shootingA 35-year-old man been charged with attempted murder in relation to an alleged shooting in Kaitaia in February.13 Apr 09:02 PM
New ZealandTwo injured in Northland crashAt least two people have been hurt in a crash involving a car and a tractor.07 Mar 01:44 AM
New Zealand'Kids round here have nothing to do'Iwi leader hits out at lack of opportunities in Far North after boy, 12, tried to rob dairy with gun.13 Oct 06:08 PM
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
