Latest from Far North District

Northland news in brief: Be the Joy, A&P shearing champ

Catch up on news from around the region.

Spirit hoodwinked by Canterbury magic

Two of Northland's top cricket exports, Makayla Templeton and Olivia Lobb, were in action.

Oakura residents happy police on top of summer crime spikes

Oakura community confident police will keep area safe during the upcoming busy summer

Northland news in brief: Fire at Northport, assault arrest

News snippets from around the region.

'I said no': How a child stopped a Catholic priest

Whangārei woman tells national inquiry of sexual abuse by Catholic priest.

Biggest container ship docks at Northport

More than 1000 containers to be trucked down south from Thursday.

'Bunch of cowboys': Pōhutukawas cut down as housemoving saga continues

Housemoving truck became stuck for a long time yesterday as it tried to get up driveway.

Olden day Instagram

Kiwi North's summer exhibition is all about magic lanterns.

Frustration in Ōtaua after guard rail glitch causes months-long bridge delay

Other factors delaying new bridge included geotechnical problems and a 1-in-500-year storm

Bedside court hearing for kidnapping accused hurt in crash

Couple, aged 22 and 35, charged with kidnapping and gun offences after Paihia incident.

Northland's hidden homeless: Desperate need for housing for teen mums living in cow sheds

Teen mums living in cow sheds and cars has prompted calls for more emergency housing.

Far North road tragedy claims 3-month-old baby

The single vehicle crash occurred on Kaitaia-Awaroa Rd south of Ahipara on Wednesday.

200 dancers keep calm and dance on at end of year show

The annual show at Forum North will feature 200 dancers aged 2 to 21.

Tangowahine shootout: Gunfire, then 'it's nothing personal'

A very similar incident happened on the same road almost 30 years ago.

World champion axemen offer sharp rivalry at A&P show

The public will be able to see the best of the best in action. It will be really exciting.

Waipapa roundabout project cost jumps to $24.5m

NZTA says project grew from a roundabout to an entire town upgrade, bumping up the cost.