New Zealand‘It’s too expensive’: Pensioners ditch kerbside recycling in Mid NorthSome Kerikeri pensioners say a $91 yearly fee is too steep for recycling.22 Oct 04:30 AM
New ZealandHunt unseats Stolwerk as voters back change in Northland council shake-upPeter-Lucas Jones, Tui Shortland and Rick Stolwerk have been ousted from their roles.13 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand Landslide re-election for Moko Tepania as Far North Mayor confirms prioritiesMoko Tepania won with 10502 votes, over 3600 ahead of rival Ann Court.12 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandFrom village feel to high-rise living? Town debates its future after Kāinga Ora submission05 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'They had a taste for blood': Jury asked to decide if man killed by dogs let them out of caravan22 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandThe Kiwi town that's boiled water for 10 yearsKāeo marks 10 years under boil-water notice with no end in sight.20 Jul 07:47 PM
New ZealandNorthland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floodsCyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.17 Jun 02:49 AM
New Zealand'We are always on edge': Māori trust's fight against resort developmentLocal Māori claim the resort has depleted shellfish and fish stocks.05 Jun 03:27 AM
New ZealandCouncil to landfill 190 tonnes of plastic waste as recycling market stallsThe council stockpiled the plastics in the hope that the markets would recover.25 May 11:40 PM
New Zealand Council euthanises 56 dogs in two monthsFNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFirst look at controversial Bay of Islands marina plansFast-tracking sought by companies owned by multimillionaires Craig Heatley, Leigh Hopper.13 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandFar North Council moves to adopt smokefree and vape-free policySmoking rates in the Far North are higher than the national average, at 13% vs 8%.08 May 02:12 AM
New ZealandCommunity pushes for urgent road safety after fatal cyclist crashThe board supports temporary crossings, costing approximately $195,000.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs – Toilet warning, Northland on Monopoly board and port stakeNews snippets from the Far North.28 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly dangerous': Laser attacks threaten aircraft safetyFar North District Council says the same individual may be responsible for the strikes.24 Apr 02:27 AM
New Zealand'Symbol of pride': Kohukohu united in efforts to preserve historic hallThe Kohukohu community is determined to save the historic hall.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Tam wreaks havoc: Narrow escape as redwood crushes shedA teen had to run for his life in Kerikeri as a tree collapsed in the wild weather.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice inquiring after person found with firearm in ŌakuraPolice received reports of a person in possession of a firearm around midday.07 Apr 03:01 AM
New ZealandNorthland hit by power outages and potential flooding amid heavy rainRainfall hit 108mm at Ahipara in 12 hours overnight.04 Apr 01:35 AM
New ZealandMoerewa drainage concerns reignited by laundromat consent processHapū worry about greywater impacting the environment and local water supply.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is a desecration': Thousands of illegally dumped animal carcasses trouble town's waterIllegal animal dumping has plagued Hukerenui for 15 years.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North council pushes for separate climate zone to cut building costsMBIE says any changes must go through a formal review process.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Roaming freely’: Dogs linked to spate of kiwi deaths in Bay of IslandsConservation groups are frustrated by ongoing kiwi deaths in the area.15 Mar 08:12 PM
New ZealandMachete-wielding pair allegedly steal cash, cigarettes, vapesPolice were called after machetes were allegedly presented in the Taipa store.10 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The region with a drinking problem twice as bad as the rest of NZThe Far North District is developing an LAP to curb harm.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive helicopters, 50 firefighters battling to contain Far North blazeEarly indications suggest the large vegetation fire was caused by sparks from a grinder.07 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandPolice search for driver after house falls off truck in Far North crashPolice are searching for the truck driver after a house fell during transport.26 Feb 04:29 AM
