Kaitāia crisis recovery cafe opens for people in mental health distress
The service began operating on August 3 and has already seen strong demand, with more than 106 people…
Northland rescue groups demand action over sale of 1-week-old puppies
Last week, the Northern Advocate reported puppies that barely had their eyes open were being sold for $50…
Juken New Zealand’s Kaitāia mill closes as workers leave
“I drove into the car park and there were probably five cars in there. Usually there would be…
Northland weather: Kaitāia hits 0.2C in coldest morning of year
That had locked polar air in place, and clear skies meant any remaining heat radiated away, and temperatures…
Kaitāia Hospital to get first CT scanner in $5.5m investment
“In many situations, time is critical. Being able to scan patients locally will mean better outcomes for people…
Juken mill closure sparks fears of job losses across Kaitāia
JNL’s Triboard Mill in Kaitāia is not affected. While the closure directly affected employees, he believed the effects…
Juken NZ confirms Northland mill shutdown after failed sale search
The decision follows an extensive process to identify a buyer or alternative arrangement that would allow the mill…
Witness describes moment partner was fatally stabbed in Kaitāia beer bottle attack
Thompson is on trial for murder in the High Court at Whangārei over the 2024 incident in Kaitāia.…
Shane Jones says Kaitāia mill owners never asked for Government help amid confusion, fears over operation’s future
“We’re disappointed that no buyer has been found for Northland Mill but there is still a window for…
Former Kaitāia teacher Warren Togiatama sentenced for indecent acts on child
But in March, just weeks before trial, Togiatama pleaded guilty to seven charges related to indecent acts, indecent…
‘Chewing it over’: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown mulls buying at-risk Kaitāia mills
“I’m chewing it over, would be the best I can say at the moment. Chewing it over.” However,…
Kaitāia business hit by $1m flood damage seeks answers on flood protections
Walker found a “complete disaster” the morning after the deluge. “The water must have hit at pace ……