Latest from Far North District

Northland leaders: Review must keep the 'local' in local government.

It is important Northland's voice is heard in the review.

Police warn motorists to take care after six people die in 22 days on Northland roads

Northland's road toll sits at 13 deaths - only one more than the same time last year.

Northland Emergency Call Out Squads hone marine search and rescue skills in Waipū

Northland volunteer lifeguards upskill their marine search and rescue techniques in Waipū.

News briefs: Fines for using mobiles while driving to go up

New snippets from around the region.

Shortage of staff main issue for Northland's health sector

Staffing issues are preventing access to quality healthcare for Northlanders.

NZ's biggest solar power farm planned for Kaitaia

'Solar farm' will pump out 20 times more power than NZ's current biggest solar plant.

No joy for Kensington men, Hikurangi women at Inter Club Sevens

The Kensington men and Hikurangi women fell short at last weekend's tournament.

Huge turnout of Northlanders having their say in Whangārei District Council's Long Term Plan

Whangārei District Council delighted with huge number of Northlanders having their say.

Tourism Minister Stuart Nash applauds the vision of Northland businesses and organisations

The Minister visited six locations in Northland suggested by Whangārei MP Emily Henderson

News snippets from Northland

Secondary School Kī o Rahi Nationals on at Waitangi; and Youth Theatre at play.

Young people want to talk but are we listening?

Anahera Pickering shares insights on how Northland's youth of today want to be treated.

Family are finally complete, two years after they returned from the Philippines

Two years after having to leave pet dog behind, Northland family reunited

Line-up sure to please as country festival returns

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

Tributes flow for 'vibrant, generous' Kerikeri woman

Flowers and tributes are piling up outside Nalinee Giri's shop in Kerikeri.

Plan to protect Bay of Islands marine mammals open for submissions

Submissions are open on a controversial plan for a Bay of Islands marine mammal sanctuary.

Far North farmers: 'We're being milked'

Farmers say they haven't been properly informed of the 'massive' effect of rating changes.

Hapū buys 'alienated' parcel of land

A local hapū from Pātaua South have successfully purchased 57ha of contentious land.

Whangārei's Tahere now home to 10 new kiwi

10 new kiwi released at Whangārei's Tahere