Latest from Far North District

Morningside School's beloved Mrs Thomas retires after 30 years

Briar Thomas has worked there since 1990 and people she knew as pupils are now parents.

Bunny found at airport could belong to Northland child

Efforts under way to reunite lost bunny and child who could be in Northland.

Northland swimmer stars in ocean race

Competing against almost 500 other swimmers, Finer finished 45th.

'He would've died that day': Woman recalls partner's near-death experience

A Whangārei man pulled lifeless from Ocean Beach's surf has encouraged better beach safety

Navy boost: Fisheries poachers in Northland waters beware

Navy and fisheries officers team to combat offending on Northland waters.

Parched Northland has restricted fire season imposed

Northland has restricted fire season imposed as region dries out

News snippets from Northland

Man who sparked armed police manhunt appears in court; and Kaitaia to get new roundabout.

Billy the notorious cat burglar busted

Items returned to owners after cat thief busted.

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.

Flight for life - the vet called on to help save police dog

Kamo vet Sandra Murray relives her extraordinary day saving the life of shot police dog.

Word wizardry spells success: Kerikeri 7-year-old tops NZ

Beau Mounter has notched the nation's highest score in an annual Year 3 spelling contest.

Our Hidden Homeless: Donations pour in to help Northland's hidden homeless

Donations of furniture have poured in due to the Advocate's Our Hidden Homeless campaign.

He drank tequila in the morning and killed her 'sweetheart' that afternoon

Michael Gardyne was imprisoned for drink-driving causing the death of Geoff Pearson.

Wife of glider pilot killed in crash hopes report brings safety changes

"They have been very thorough in their investigation and report": Marina Legler.

Landcare group claims Russell spraying 'random, indiscriminate'

Outcry in Russell follows similar controversy over sprayed native trees in Waimate North.