Latest from Far North District

Ōpua rated NZ's most hospitable town

Ōpua beat its more famous neighbours Paihia and Russell - and every other town in NZ.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland.

Business confidence going up in Northland

A part-time Northlander is reeling in a bunch of new fresh fish takeaway franchises.

Candidates go head to head in battle for the North

Eleven candidates from three electorates fought a wide-ranging, sometimes fiery, debate.

Firefighters battle blaze near Ahipara, homes evacuated

3 homes evacuated and 2 helicopter being used in Far North Fire

Daylight Saving should spark Northlanders into more exercise

Northlanders need to get active this Spring - Brent Eastwood

Taniwha and Northland Kauri notch wins

Northland men's and women's teams win their matches in Whangārei this afternoon.

EOLC referendum: Time to allow assisted dying?

Will New Zealanders move to make euthanasia legal for the terminally ill?

FNDC to pay for gates and lights at Ahipara's kaumātua flats

The security measures are aimed at deterring thieves after persistent problems.

Election profile: Act candidate Mark Cameron takes time out at a French cafe

Act's Northland candidate Mark Cameron takes time out for a catch up in a Whangarei cafe.

Advance voting in general election starts tomorrow

450 polling stations open tomorrow for advance voting in the election

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

Channel North to rise from the ashes

New Northland TV channel will have a local focus.

Meet the candidates: Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Māori Party - Te Tai Tokerau

Meth in Northland is symptomatic of poverty and disconnection and needs a cultural fix.

Shane Jones: 'They don't bloom for long - I hope that is not an analogy of what remains of my political career'

NZ First's Shane Jones sits down for a cuppa and korero, and quick tour of his garden.

Cell grazing system offers sustainable efficiency

Many farmers find the system helps them manage pasture more easily and prevent pugging.

PM to open Kawakawa's Te Hononga community hub

Hundertwasser-inspired community hub has been a dream in Kawakawa for more than a decade.

Meet the candidates: Maki Herbert

No to GMOs and amalgamation of councils, says Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party candidate.