Latest from Far North District

Lack of care beds for booming elderly population 'breaking families apart'

Not-for-profit trust carrying the can in shortage of care centres for Kerikeri elderly.

Whangārei students makes Northland proud by winning the Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech, says her teacher

Khalia Wilson says her belief in the speech won her the trophy.

Twenty-four per cent decrease in Kaipara dog attacks

KDC: Animal management results speak for themselves

News snippets from Northland

Endangered kākā seen in Kerikeri and givealittle page for boy hit by truck.

Iwi 'betrayed' over reserve location — Piripi

Iwi expected culturally significant site to be protected. It wasn't.

'I just want to see her again'

Border restrictions tough for granddaughter and grandmother kept apart.

Whangārei's Guy Fawkes fireworks show canned due to possible rugby clash

Whangārei public fireworks display canned after clash with rugby requirements

I want to see my grandad alive: Level 2 border closures put Northland residents plans in disarray

Northlanders hurting as Government looks to keep region isolated.

Beyond beautiful: Northland photographer Rachel Jordan thanks friends and community

Rachel Jordan, who survived a helicopter crash, talks about rehab, goals, and friendship.

Govt allocates nearly $151,000 towards investigation on mercury contamination

Ngāti Hau pleased with investigation into mercury contamination at Puhipihi mine.

The 90% Project: Needlephobia is one less thing to worry when getting the Covid-19 jab

A Whangārei hypnotherapist is trying his best to amp up the Covid-19 vaccination drive.

Criticism over lack of disability-friendly playgrounds in Whangārei

A trip to different playgrounds in Whangārei reveal how disability-friendly they are.

Gwen Lawson's bowls column: Centre open pairs tournament coming up

The latest news from Northland's bowls scene

Man pleads guilty to 23 charges of sexual offending against boys

Northland man pleads guilty to offending in Northland and the South Island.

Prizes including trips to Cook Islands for Northlanders who have been vaccinated

Prizes on offer for Northlanders who get Covid vaccination

News snippets from Northland

EV infrastructure survey; shed burns down and school in lockdown over fight.

Hokianga hapū's new group to engage with other Ngāpuhi hapū to progress Treaty claims

Hapū from the Hokianga have formed a new group to collaborate with other Ngāpuhi hapū

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: 'greatest inequity of any disabled group', expert says

Whangārei family unknowingly adopt two children with brain damage caused by alcohol.