New ZealandPāua rāhui still on the cards for Ahipara after hui agrees action neededAhipara hui decides action needed to protect pāua stock, with rāhui possible.16 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandClouds could block Northland view of blood moon lunar eclipseNorthlanders' chance of seeing blood moon on Friday is cloudy.13 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandRāhui possible as pāua stocks dwindleEight Far North hapū discussing problem of excessive pāua taken at Ahipara.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North drought could lead to more water retrictions Far North's big dry could mean more restrictions on water use12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal knowledge leading 90 Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaFar North fisher leading race for $30k top prize in 90 Mile Beach Snapper comp06 Mar 08:57 PM
New Zealand Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injuryTop line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changesThe Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHokianga hospital rescue helicopter pad fundraiser hits $20k total in a weekGenerous donors give $20k to upgrade Hokianga rescue helicopter pad.05 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza1200 fishers at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North04 Mar 05:15 AM
New Zealand6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.04 Mar 05:03 AM
New ZealandNorth Hokianga A&P Show in picsPlenty on display at 110th North Hokianga Agricultural and Pastoral Show.03 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandProhibited fire season for Far North as dry district’s fire risk risesWaipoua River scrub fire finally brought under control.03 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFundraiser to get $20,000 for vital Hokianga Hospital rescue helicopter padHokianga health service $20k short for crucial rescue helicopter landing pad upgrade26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia road to airport closed 10 weeks for bridge updgrade - detour in placeBridge leading to Kaitāia Airport getting $1.3m upgrade, but road closed for 10 weeks.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand Weber Bros Circus coming to Kerikeri and KaitāiaTwo Far North towns to host animal-free performances in March.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand150 years of schooling at Kaitāia Primary, but teaching goes back 190 yearsKaitāia Primary's sesquicentennial marks 150 years of the school26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNgāpuhi bids to own Northport and associated company as part of consortiumMove from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.26 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand$330k to upgrade Mitimiti drinking water supply in Far NorthFar North's Mitimiti gets funding to upgrade ageing drinking water system.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTurtles strand more in Northland than anywhere else in NZ, says DoCTen of 19 turtles stranded in Far North survive to be released back into ocean19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Far North towers give improved broadband/cell coverageBetter coverage on Far North’s Te-Oneroa-a-Tōhē Ninety Mile Beach thanks to new tower19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Country life on show, sizzling fundraiser, bands battleNews snippets from the Far North.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSweetwater from aquifer in Kaitāia taps after five years and $17mAfter 5 years and $17 million Kaitāia gets Sweetwater from aquifer19 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFar North’s latest museum telling story of NZ maritime historyChucks Cove Maritime Experience has a container shipload of exhibits.17 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - Friday food market, gala day and duo on tourNews snippets from the Far North17 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandIsolated Far North communities get funding for solar and wind projectsFar North's Te Kao and Waimamaku communities to get green power to aid development.17 Feb 04:55 PM
New Zealand$600k of ratepayer funding for 22 Northland climate resilience projects $300,000-plus funds 12 Far North-specific climate resilience projects.16 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandFar North council promises Sweetwater into taps from TuesdayAfter several false starts Kaitāia to get Sweetwater into taps16 Feb 10:31 PM
New ZealandTe Puna Wai Ora sports complex, in Awanui, has big plansNew managers and new look for Far North's Te Puna Wai Ora sports complex.12 Feb 05:00 PM
KahuWhangaroa hapū get support from Greenpeace for chasing off miningWhangaroa hapū's successful anti-mining opposition praised10 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand Kaitāia homes could tap Sweetwater this weekKaitāia residents to soon get water from controversial Sweetwaters project.10 Feb 02:08 AM
New ZealandKaitāia’s Bike and Hike Backpackers becoming apartments after local couple buy buildingKaitāia's Juan and Rachel Heemi are developing former backpackers into accommodation05 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand137th Kaitāia A&P Show going ahead this monthFar North country life on display at 137th Kaitāia A&P Show05 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandAussie company ends plans to mine Whangaroa as hapū celebrateParty time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved05 Feb 01:00 AM
