Latest from Far North District

Dog-eat-dog world as roaming cat-killer destroyed

Mother cat dead, missing kittens, pet cat wounded and neighbourhood in fear.

Man accused of shooting at police named, pleads not guilty

Man who allegedly shot at Northland police remanded in custody.

Restricted fire season imposed across Northland

From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit

Violence at sea - anglers threaten commercial fishing boat

Northland commercial fishermen threatened with violence from recreational anglers.

They're back! Return of the giant wētā after 180 years

Wētāpunga, which weigh as much as a small bird, were last seen in Northland in the 1880s.

Northland news briefs: Trucks back, police sting on off-licenses

Catch up on news around the region.

Three women throw hats in ring for council byelection

All candidates support Māori seats.

Water poverty a 'human rights issue' in rural Northland

Half of Northlanders rely on rainwater tanks, more than three times the national average.

Shopping local helps boost business this Christmas

Reporter Jenny Ling has tips for shopping local while making a difference this Christmas.

Boucher champions rep programme cut after son's tears

The percentage of secondary school students involved in sport in 2019 was 51 per cent.

Northland makes history in Brian Dunning Cup defence

Neal Parlane scored Northland's third representative century on Monday.

How a growing gap is being filled

Courses designed to build confidence prime youth to enter a sector crying out for workers

$9.6 million Manea Footprints of Kupe centre opens in Opononi

Centre tells of epic journeys by sea and land.

'Trail Angels' in Northland helping Te Araroa walkers

Trail Angels expect busy summer on Te Araroa despite lack of overseas tourists.

Northland news in brief: Santa parade on, and hunt for go-kart driver

News snippets from around the region.

Superyacht with quite a history visits Bay of Islands

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

Northland news in brief: Free bus rides, poor water quality

Catch up on what's happening.

Health system braces for Covid risk with summer tourists

Despite the risk, many health providers did not expect more Covid cases in Northland.