Abigail Dougherty/Stuff Kaipara mayor Dr Jason Smith has decided to quit local politics, making a snap decision to instead try to stand for central government due to concerns over the Three Waters reform. (file...

RICKY WILSON/Stuff A firearm, ammunition and cannabis was seized during a search of a property in Tikipunga, Whangārei. (File photo) Two people have been arrested following a police search of a house with gang-links...

Abigail Dougherty/Stuff Kaipara mayor Dr Jason Smith decided not to stand in the upcoming local elections, due to the Government’s Three Waters reform. (File photo) Northland’s unprecedented council leadership change is cause for grave...