Latest from Far North District

Fall armyworm spotted in Northland

A notifiable pest with an appetite for maize and corn has popped up in Northland.

Young Kaikohe man brings healthy homes into the north

An extraordinary 21-year-old has won an award for his Kaikohe housing initiative.

News in brief: Truck drives into ditch near Ruakākā; Zonta book sale returns

News snippets from across the region.

Comment: Northport expansion game-changer for region

Northland needs an injection of capital investment

Mountain bikers ride the whole night for a worthy cause

Northlanders take on bike challenge to raise money for kids with heart defects.

Hundreds of jobs could be at risk at Golden Bay Cement

Proposed industrial emissions reduction difficult, Northland cement manufacturer says.

News in brief

News snippets from across the region.

'Hardworking, joyful' Vanuatu community celebrates independence day

Hardworking Vanuatu fruitpickers stuck in Northland since March 2020 by Covid pandemic.

Northland news in brief: Bus terminal vandalised, river walk now open

Catch up on what's happening around the region

Whangārei youth homelessness needs an 'immediate' solution

Northland youth identify solutions to address homelessness.

'He's got a lot to give, and he absolutely loves it'. Success at endurance riding

Vicki Comrie-Moore and her horse Sarge have had a successful endurance riding career.

Our Treasures: Five little Moa died in a cave in Northland

The little Moa were found only in New Zealand.

Part of the family: Far North horse turns up at neighbour's place after 64 days missing

A Far North family is happy to have Halo the horse back after she disappeared for 64 days.

Northland prison population down 29 per cent

Information sharing within the justice system is one reason for the drop.

New skipper and head coach upbeat about team's chances

Large number of debutants named to play alongside experienced heads for Northland.

Northland councils fear ratepayers may have to pick up the tab

FNDC to ask the Ministry of Health for cost analysis of fluoridating water supplies.