Latest from Far North District

'Chalk and cheese': The eclectic life work of Māori artist, conservationist, Treaty negotiator honoured

Alex Nathan has dedicated his life to preserving and celebrating the natural world.

It is a privilege to be of service to education, says Louise Ānaru-Tangira

Northland principal achieves high Māori student progress by working with the community.

Knighthood for Northlander Farrelly - just don't call him Sir Chris

Knighthood for Northland's Chris Farrelly for services to health and the community.

New Year Honours: Northland principal humbled by NZ Order of Merit honour

Hora Hora School principal Pat Newman receives honour for his services to education.

Car thefts, aggravated assault and ramraids keep police busy

Platypus Whangārei and Bank Street Foodmart ram raided on Wednesday night.

Baby born in the air, sinking boats - it's all in a day's work

The Herald takes you behind the scenes of a team who saved hundreds of lives this year.

One dead, multiple injured in head-on crash at Pukenui

SH1 now open but motorists told to expect delays and avoid the area if possible.

Northland 12-year-old could be youngest NZer charged with murder

12-year-old is jointly charged with a boy now aged 15 after the death of an Ōkaihau man.

Fears for Mangawhai sandspit over seabed sand mining

Sand mining could affect Mangawhai Sandspit - NRC.

Live: Far North firefighters battle record 2000ha blaze; 50 homes at risk as wind picks up

Helicopters are trying to bring the fire under control before wind is expected to pick up.

Charlie's an angel: Hero dog saves woman after bike accident

A dog is being called a hero for helping its owner after she fell while biking.

Checkpoints to become mobile with spot checks

Popular holiday spots and at-risk communities in Northland targeted for Covid vax.

Non-Māori biggest obstacle to Northland reaching 90% vax target, figures show

Māori have been blamed for the low vax rate but the figures tell a different story.

Black Power and Head Hunters arrested as police crack down on gang tensions

Police are still investigating two shootings that unfolded in Raumanga last week.

Utes towing boats, cars stuffed with luggage: Auckland holidaymakers at Tai Tokerau checkpoint

Vehicles towing boats and rammed with luggage made their way through the checkpoints.

Businesses call for split traffic light levels in Northland

Businesses want high-vax areas to go orange; BOI Music Fest still set to go ahead in Jan.

Shots fired in Whangārei as gang tensions rise

Northland Police investigating gang tensions where shots were fired as house, car

'I'll take you on a boot ride': Northland nurse's life threatened by anti-vaxxer

'I do not take these threats too lightly,' nurse Hanibrez Sipu says of extreme abuse.