Ex-Kaipara councillor Ihapera Paniora discharged over Whangārei assaults
During the confrontation, she took one victim’s cellphone and threw it across the floor, pushed her in the…
Kaipara Coast Highway closed by police after early morning incident, person found dead on road
Police are responding to a serious incident north of Auckland this morning and have closed the Kaipara Coast…
Dog attack victim says Kaipara mauling followed years of complaints
Her sentencing came after a string of high-profile attacks throughout New Zealand in 2025. The attacks were amid…
Northland Regional Council pushes Kaipara to shut Kai Iwi Lakes boat ramp
A Kaipara District Council spokesperson previously said it did not have the authority to close the boat ramp…
Kaipara election recounts end as new council set for swearing‑in
Kaipara faced recount requests from mayoral candidate Snow Tane and would-be councillors Ash Nayyar and Mark Vincent. Outgoing…
Northlander who assaulted two women named as ex-Kaipara councillor Pera Paniora
“The way women are treated in a public office is despicable – I hate it,” he said. However,…
Kaipara mayoral recount bid dismissed after 62% of special votes rejected
Tane then applied for a recount, saying the margin was narrow, the number of special votes and disallowed…
Kaipara Mayor Jonathan Larsen survives recount challenge from councillor Snow Tane
Larsen said he wanted to congratulate Kaipara’s people for electing a great council. He looked forward to all…
Kaipara election result challenged as Snow Tane lodges court recount bid
Newly-voted-in Larsen will be knocked out of Kaipara District Council (KDC) if Tane’s mayoral vote challenge is successful,…
DIA receives complaint about alleged vote irregularities in Kaipara local election
The DIA was also unable to halt the publication of election results. Ward said local elections were run…
Jonathan Larsen wins razor’s edge race for Kaipara mayoralty, recount possible
“My first action will be to get together with all of the newly elected council to understand their…
Kaipara District Council backs Craig Jepson election complaint in secret vote
Outgoing councillor Eryn Wilson-Collins said the decision was made in spite of the senior electoral officer Dale Ofsoske…