Latest from Far North District

'Not stopping 'till we get you back my bro': Family's vow to find missing kayaker

The well-loved man failed to return home after going out for a kayak on Thursday night.

‘Bizarrely expensive’: Council's dog pound project spirals in cost from $200k to $2.4m

Far North dog advocate puzzled why council pound costs $2.4m and can only house 10 dogs

Pro basketball dream one step closer after signing with Australian team

Growing up, basketball was just for fun.

Central Kerikeri residents' views sought on Kāinga Ora plans for three-storey flats

A community group is worried about 'quick fixes' and a lack of planning for the zone.

Carolyn Hansen: How the western diet could be wreaking havoc on your body

Opinion: While chronic inflammation isn't acute, it's still severely damaging.

Northlanders counter cyclone chaos with acts of kindness

While the news has mostly been bad this week, a lot of a good has happened too.

Nature doesn't care about us: Experts advise against building by rivers, clifftops and coastlines

Experts say we shouldn't be building homes near rivers or coast.

A huge help: Far North lines company welcomes extra crew to help restore power to thousands

Extra lines crews have arrived in the Far North to help get electricity back for residents

'My wife was praying': Six people cling to fire engine in daring Northland rescue

After being rescued, Kaipara councillor Ash Nayyar jumped into action to help others.

Chunks of Northland cut off due to extensive storm damage to state highway network

Huge stretches of Northland's state highway network are closed due to storm damage.

Another day of school closures as Cyclone Gabrielle's tail bears a sting

Schools across the motu are opting to stay closed on Wednesday

Waipapa family ‘traumatised’ after trees crash on to home

Son Liam hit on head by falling ceiling; branch punches hole in roof.

Whangārei cops worst of cyclone's rain: Conditions to ease on Tuesday

The storm is bearing down on the region.

Cyclone's floodwaters drive dozens of Whangārei residents to evacuate

Residents in low-lying areas near Whangārei rivers are asked to seek shelter elsewhere.

Northland schools opt to close for another day as cyclone sweeps through

Students will have to stay home another day as Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc

Far North could face week long wait for power to be restored

Strong winds and fallen trees have caused havoc with power lines across the region.

Northland mayors defend timing of emergency declaration

Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo said the situation was being evaluated hourly.

Cyclone Gabrielle has Bream Bay in its sights

Cyclone Gabrielle is making its way east, brushing closely with Bream Bay as it does so.