Pontoon idea floated

The Kaipara District Council is seeking to work alongside a community group to spearhead the reinstatement of the Dargaville wharf pontoon.

Off to the Outback

Darryl Rhodes is not afraid of a challenge. And he's going to face some when he takes up his new job as a registered nurse in the outback Aboriginal community of Kalarindji next week.

RWC fever lives on

Rugby World Cup 2011 might be done and dusted, but the fever lives on and students from two Kaipara high schools get to (almost) put their hands on the cup itself this week.

Optimism for field days

Settled weather and positive economic conditions could see the largest crowd ever for next month's Northland Field Days.