Latest from Far North District

'She was all about the love for life': Moerewa mum still fighting for killed daughter

The story of a Northland mum's encounter with death, grief, stigma and loss in Moerewa.

It's going to be frickin amazing: Troy Kingi's upcoming album tour

Troy Kingi will kick off his Black Sea Golden Ladder album release tour in Kerikeri.

Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa gears up for its first anniversary

Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa staff run a bustling Covid-19 vaccination centre in Kaeo.

Government U-turns on funding for resealing dangerous Northland road

Kaipara community disappointed the Government U-turned on a road resealing project.

Sisters' blooming big plans for dahlia farm in the Far North

Youngsters got their idea growing following a homeschooling project.

Rugby for Life set to move forward

Northland Rugby for Life charity to establish key community role.

Northland Age editor Peter Jackson retires after 44 years

Kaitaia, and New Zealand's newspaper industry, won't be the same without Jackson.

New hapū group could signal thaw in frozen Treaty negotiations

Hapū to set up a new group based on 1835 confederation with sovereignty their top priority

News snippets from Northland

Driver cut from crashed car; and Victim Support volunteer help wanted.

'Unprovoked attack' launched on elderly Whangārei man in Onerahi Bowls Club carpark

Police want information about a man on a bicycle in Onerahi on the night of July 10.

Poison in tampons used to kill feral dogs in Far North

Locals frustrated by the ongoing menace have taken to desperate measures.

Now's your chance Northland: List of worst roads to be sent to the PM

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has asked the Northern Advocate to list our worst roads.

Free tests aim to stamp out 'silent killer'

Many people don't know they have hepatitis C until it's too late.

Awards chance for sheep, beef farmers to shine

New awards set up to champion work of sheep and beef farmers.

Northland iwi hail SNA decision - but say it's just the start

Iwi leader says north now has a chance to engage and be a model for other councils.

Can you help? 30 cats need rescue or adoption

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

Far North's impounded dogs get $1.5m home

Seized, stray dogs previously kept in run-down or temporary facilities in Horeke, Kaitaia.

Pathway gets new sets of eyes to stop violent attacks

Northlanders keen to become a CCTV volunteer can sign up at their local police station.