Latest from Far North District

Rising costs bring rates rises for Northlanders

The region's four councils' rates will rise by up to 21.7 per cent.

Why a game of hide and seek with rocks is so much fun

A game of rock painting and hide and seek has taken off in parts of Northland.

Student allegedly threatens to stab classmate - and police were not called

A mum has spoken out after a knife threat in a classroom was dealt with by the school.

Power firm, iwi to work together on solar farm expansion

Te Aupōuri land could double the size of the 12ha Pukenui solar farm.

Sentimental times as Jonny farewells 'the Bismarck'

Jonny Wilkinson's scooter has been around, from Opononi to Invercargill, Aussie to Europe.

'What the hell?': The startling story of Buddha by the beach

While some locals are intrigued by the flash development, others say they're suffering.

Person dies in single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā

Police and emergency services are called to a single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā.

Covid-19 vaccine: Are older Northlanders being left behind?

Poor communication is being blamed for preventing older people being vaccinated.

Facilitator sought to make positive impact in community

Facilitator sought for community project to educate inmates.

Honey goldrush losing its shine, says apiarist

Honey prices have dropped to levels that may be unviable for some beekeepers.

Fullers tourism assets changing hands; business as usual in the Bay

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

New waka likely to be among top attractions at Te Ahurea

Final carvings will be completed in the new waka shelter so the public can follow progress

Shifting sands: Anger over council's Matapōuri beach work

Bach owners caught on shifting sands in effort to save one of our most pristine beaches.

Three waters: Leaders fear Northland voice will be lost

"Our position stands, we have opted out".

Open at last: SH1 works restore Far North's link to rest of NZ

It's taken nearly a year, but SH1 through Mangamuka Gorge opens to motorists today.

Forget the polar blast: Lamb triplets herald spring on Ōpua farm

Gray Phillips says it's the first time in his 79 years one of his ewes has had triplets.

Fair pay agreements – fair enough?

FPAs aim to increase rates of collective bargaining and enhance wages for lower earners

News in brief: Police called to Covid vaccination station

News snippets from around the region.