Latest from Far North District

Russell fishing rāhui already showing results, marae chair says

Locals say fish and bird numbers have soared since the breeding-season fishing ban began.

Where to go for urgent care when Rawene after-hours clinic shuts

Hokianga residents asked to have plan in place in case they need after-hours care.

Northland beat Southland to win the inaugural Peter Hetaraka Te Tai Trophy

Northland Taniwha turn defence into attack in their win over Southland.

News in brief: Work to start on Poutō wharf, whitebaiting season is here

Catch up on what's happening.

Call for new highway around slip-plagued Mangamukas

Would a new highway around the Mangamukas fix the problem? Or a tunnel underneath?

Soggy weather good for Bay of Islands Beast mud run

Conditions were soggy underfoot, but the sun was out for the 7km run/walk.

Follow the rules around burning or risk a fine, NRC warns

Warning out for Northlanders ahead of the spring burning season.

There's a sense of sadness' Northland rugby head coach calls time

Northland Rugby Union to advertise for a head coach from next year on

Bittersweet moment: Kaipara owner puts iconic hotel on the market after five decades in her family

After 52 years in the same family it is time for a change.

'They know that no one is coming': Do rest home residents still need to be locked down?

People aged 70 and older make up 83.4 per cent of all Covid-related deaths in New Zealand.

Storm repair bill could hit $5m, FNDC says

Of 50 local roads affected by the storm one is still closed - with no opening in sight.

Mangamuka Gorge reopening timeline still up in the air

The latest update on the Mangamuka Gorge reopening. Spoiler - we're still waiting.

Grab opportunity, rural leadership scholar urges

Applications open for next recipient of rural scholarship.

After the storm: Panguru all but cut off from outside world

More than 10% of kids at Panguru Area School can't get to lessons due to closed roads.

'I am truly sorry that it has come to this' Rawene Hospital after-hours service closes

Hauora Hokianga has closed its after-hours services due to critical workforce issues.

Whangārei retirement village residents making 'Yuri bears' for the children of war-torn Ukraine

Yuri bears for displaced Ukrainian kids are being made in a Whangārei retirement village.

Northland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients having investiture ceremonies this month

Northland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients getting their gongs this month

Farming leader questions value of new rules around converting farms to forestry

Farming leader says no advantage to Northland in new rules.