Latest from Far North District

News in brief: Lucky Lotto winner, have your say on catch limits

News snippets from around the region.

Northland Roller Derby team skate into tough Saturday match

This year is the first time Northland will compete in the New Zealand Derby Top 10 Champs.

Young driver, 150km/h speeds, and a faulty car a fatal combo that killed Northland teen

Kiwis are driving too fast on roads not designed for high speeds, a coroner says.

How repair cafes are helping communities save money and the planet

Reporter Jenny Ling talks to the Paihia Repair Cafe crew to learn what it's all about.

'She looked ancient, like a time traveller from the age of dinosaurs'

When you come face-to-face with a giant wētā you realise how unique NZ's wildlife is.

Northland news in brief: Crash victims named, grandmother honoured with award

News snippets from around the region.

Doctors hopeful photographer hurt in helicopter crash will walk again

Rachel Jordan, from Kerikeri, has been transferred to Middlemore Hospital in Auckland.

Ambulance and fire respond to man collapsed in central Whangārei

Emergency services were called to a medical event in downtown Whangārei earlier today.

News in brief: Oromahoe School's Matariki Light Festival to go ahead

News snippets from around the region.

Millions of pine seedlings destined for the North's hills

Worldwide demand for wood makes forestry investments attractive

You're more likely to die on Northland's roads because of drugs and booze

A lack of police staff when we need them makes catching Northland's drink-drivers harder.

Far North residents 'super excited' SH1 to reopen after nearly one year

Far North residents are "super excited" about the opening of the main state highway.

Gentle giant's numbers boosted as more wētāpunga released in Bay

'Finally insects are grabbing the limelight. They are the ones that run the planet.'

News in brief: Bones dumped not human; jury expected to retire

Murder trial jury expected to retire; police investigate shooting.

Partnership, collaboration key to unlocking Northland tourism potential

Our region is relatively undiscovered, seen as a developing destination, says Tania Burt.

Warming homes using ovens 'not uncommon' in Northland.

Northland whanau who have heated their homes with ovens have received winter warmer packs.

Handwritten Māori early 20th century diary, calendar on display

Ihaka te Tai's diary and maramataka are on display at Whangārei Museum during Matariki.

News in brief: Pasifika community Covid-19 information meeting, canopy bridge to glow orange

News snippets from around the region.