Latest from Far North District

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.

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.

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

News snippets from around the region.

Handwritten Māori early 20th century diary, calendar on display

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

Is this Northland's cheapest coffee?

A Moerewa cafe serves $3.80 coffees with a generous helping of family history.

Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump - hair today gone tomorrow.

Denial of ageing is a massive industry especially in the world's richest country,

Dial change: Coast-ing across Northland on one frequency

Frequency changes to Coast and The Hits frequencies across parts of Northland.

News in brief: Evacuation at Kaikohe school, footpath work progresses

New snippets from around the region.

Huge onion tower barging down Hātea River

Crowning jewel of Hundertwasser project set for installation next week.

Pātaka kai in memory of Kerikeri woman's generosity

The late Nalinee Giri was known for giving away food and clothing to those who needed it.

Neighbours, firefighters, vets pull together to save Gilbert the horse

Gilbert was up to his neck in mud until ''super hero'' neighbour took charge.

Fish to Fish: 'It's all about fish and fishing for the people''

Fish processing company keeps fishing local

Northland news in brief

News snippets from around the region