KahuFar North District mayor recognised internationallyMoko Tepania presented with an award as one of the world's top young politicians of 2023.04 Oct 06:03 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Treasure Island panto, highway roadworks and stormwater workNews snippets from the Far North.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandIwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 yearsA site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAngry Far North ratepayers told to be patient over huge rates rise concernsRecord complaints over Far North's latest rates rises.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Julian Batchelor's long-simmering property spat before his divisive co-governance tourRoadshow organiser's 15-year battle with DoC, Māori over access to land.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil to buy land at centre of pōhutukawa controversyFar North land occupation over pōhutukawa felling ends after two years.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFar North Holdings cops heat over plans for public housing in HikurangiHikurangi residents pack hall to hear about community housing plans.04 Jul 02:40 AM
New ZealandLease to operate Kaitāia Airport extended as discussions over long-term future continueAn independent group of Te Hiku locals say they have what it takes to run the airport.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFNDC to adopt tikanga-based approach to move occupiers of land near Te Tii MaraeFNDC successfully seeks High Court order to move occupiers of reserve and accessway.03 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandTaumatamakuku strikes back: How one small Far North community made its roads saferLocals fought for generations for footpaths and lower speeds without success. Until now.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRugby legend shares tips with Northland club WhangaruruThe once-struggling club is now booming with new facilities and 'huge' player growth.18 Jun 10:17 PM
New ZealandNews snippets from NorthlandPolice car involved in collision; and donations sough towards generators for St John.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandŌpononi, Ōmāpere residents urged to keep conserving waterFlooding from Tuesday’s deluge has hampered efforts to find the pipe break.11 May 01:05 AM
New ZealandSocial housing plans spark town meeting in KerikeriOrganisers say they support more social housing but it needs to be part of a broader plan.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRussell readies for possible name change to KororārekaSubmissions to restore the name closed yesterday and a result is due back later this year.19 Apr 06:39 AM
New ZealandCompact housing likely in another Kāinga Ora purchaseHousing agency still mulling plans for the site but says it’s ideal for compact homes.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Enough talking’: Ngāpuhi leader calls for action to clean up Lake ŌmāpereNorthland’s biggest lake used to be the food basket of Ngāpuhi. Now it’s a "toxic soup".09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North Mayoral Fund pays out nearly $37K; half-price ferry fareNews in briefs from Northland24 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It will take years to fully build back': Northland facing $70 million-plus Cyclone Gabrielle billRepairs to State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns have so far taken 12,000 hours.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand$3.5m bridge aims to reduce flooding in Moerewa, ŌtiriaOld Pokapu Rd bridge blamed for worsening Moerewa’s devastating floods.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei team clinches Waitangi Mountain Bike Park’s first major eventCompetitors pitted against the clock in challenging eight-hour mountain bike relay race.13 Mar 04:19 AM
New ZealandNorthland councils speak out in New Zealand’s local government review“We need to give councils the power to make the right decisions for our mokopuna.”12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe New Zealand town getting a seawall to stop it from disappearing into the harbourThe shoreline at Ōmāpere has shifted inland by nine metres during the past decade.08 Mar 05:22 PM
New ZealandSalute! Northland's Sovrano Estate and Restaurant finally granted liquor licenceAndrea Loggia is thrilled to finally have his liquor licence at Sovrano restaurant.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Gaming submissions wanted; arrests over serious assaultNews snippets from Northland.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGenerators on way to Far North as Red Cross heeds Mayor’s appeal for helpTV host asked Moko Tepania about the one thing that would most help hard-hit communities.28 Feb 05:41 AM
New ZealandFar North council CEO resigns after less than a year in the jobThe council wouldn't say why the CEO resigned so early in his tenure.21 Feb 04:32 AM
KahuFNDC first council in NZ to adopt Māori lunar calendarFNDC adopts Māori lunar calendar as part of its yearly planning guide.28 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuFar North councillor to sign official declaration todayCouncillor-elect Hilda Halkyard-Harawira read her own unofficial document.09 Nov 07:35 PM
KahuNorthland revitalisation project gets big international tickFar North's Te Hiku o Te Ika Open Spaces Revitalisation Project is onto a winner.03 Nov 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandŌpua land occupiers seek wāhi tapu status to block overseas owner's housing projectTwo years after setting up camp, Opua occupiers continue to protest "land grab".31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'A mayor for all': Moko Tepania makes history in Far NorthKaikohe te reo teacher, 31, says he'll be an inclusive leader who can walk in both worlds.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herselfMark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her05 Jul 07:22 AM
KahuHigh Court rules against Māori trust that took council to courtTrustees seeking order for FNDC to remove disused pipeline and driveway in Kaitaia.19 Apr 05:00 PM
