Latest from Far North District

House prices in Whangārei creeping closer to the $1m mark

Surge in growth in Northland's housing market before interest rates rose back up again.

Northland properties lighting up for Christmas

Residents jump on board the lights trail.

Hana Kōkō comes to Christmas Parade riding on his horse and cart

The Moerewa Christmas Parade was attended by at least 300 people.

America's Cup tender finds new life as BOI Coastguard rescue boat

A new rescue boat base at Paihia wharf will boost Coastguard's visibility and recruitment.

A different light - latest from Northland disability advocate Jonny Wilkinson

Cancellation of International Day of People with Disabilities events disappoint advocate

Editorial: When convenience kills the planet - uncomfortable conversations about climate change

Climate change means we need to change the way we eat, move, consume, create and think.

Northland's councils limiting access for the unvaccinated

Access to council facilities in Northland restricted for the unvaccinated

Whangārei Heads exhibition features Tamaterau's kaumatua and its story

History of Whangārei Heads settlement of Tamaterau will be on display

Feeling the heat: Climate change psychologist spreads hope

A psychologist advises us to think about climate change in manageable parts.

Dairy owner robbed at gunpoint: 'My daughter was so scared she couldn't sleep'

Tuesday's aggravated robbery is the latest attack on Whangārei dairy businesses.

Bay of Islands border plan scrapped

Bay of Island hapū members have volunteered to help Tai Tokerau Border Control instead.

DHB boss says letter calling for unvaccinated visitors to stay out speaks for itself

The Northern Regions District Health Boards and iwi first collaborated in March last year.

Backyard gin business definition of a cottage industry

Couple taps into popularity of flavoured gins

Far North iwi Te Roroa teams with Habitat for Humanity to build homes

Te Roroa and Habitat for Humanity combine to build homes of iwi members.

Heritage stalwart retires; musician releases lockdown song; more plastics can be recycled

A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

Northland holidaymakers warned to plan ahead as Far North iwi protect themselves against Covid

Maitai Bay in the Karikari Peninsula remains closed to visitors over the summer period.

Whangārei's properties now worth a combined $40.6 billion

Value of Whangārei's properties continue to soar