Latest from Far North District

Retiring from R Tucker Thompson; gateway unveiled and recovery park for Russell

The latest from the Bay of Islands and surrounds

More information sought over attack on Russell flagpole

Attack upset local hapū unable to hold traditional Waitangi Day flag-raising ceremony.

Repairs on closed Bay of Islands track could take until September

Closed Ōpua-Paihia coastal track also forms part of Te Araroa long-distance trail.

Farmers urged to have a plan for handling crisis

Checklist helps farmers to be prepared to hand duties to others

9 new cases in Northland, Big Boost events coming for Dargaville, Kerikeri

Five of these are in Kerikeri and four are in Whangārei.

'Start of the school year is the most expensive time'

Northland families rely on second-hand marketplace for school uniforms.

Whangārei to become more cycling-friendly as more commuters encouraged to ditch their car

Aotearoa Bike Challenge kicked off at the start of the month and encourages more cycling.

Call for Govt to purchase shares in Refining NZ

Parliamentary committee looking at petition calling for Refining NZ to stay.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

Number of new Covid cases in Northland drops

Northland has recorded a drop in daily Covid case numbers today.

'Very reckless': Cell tower destruction leaves Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto without full phone, internet service

Police urging public to pass on information about Kaiwaka and Waipu cell tower attacks.

Shane Reti: Are Covid deaths the sole measure of pandemic effectiveness?

A question to ask is whether the death figure covers the breadth of the impact of Covid.

Northland modelling predicts thousands of monthly Omicron cases at peak

More than 700 to need hospital treatment a month at Omicron's peak in Northland.

Waitangi Day 2022 in photos

A fleet of waka keeps the spirit of Waitangi Day alive despite a global pandemic.

Police release name of 'dangerous' prisoner on the run

Michael Tautari is described as about 165cm tall and of medium-to-small build.

Eerie stillness over Waitangi as Covid hits national day

Waka pageant, unofficial speakers' forum among events that went ahead yesterday.

Gift of rescue, support boats to boost safety in Northland waters

New vessels destined for Coastguard Bay of Islands and Ngā Waka o Tai Tokerau.

'Long way to recovery': Container awaits donations for Tonga

A shipping container has arrived in Dargaville for Northlanders to donate aid to Tonga.