Latest from Far North District

Principal receives awards for both leadership and mentoring

Manaia View School principal wins a crystal trophy and $10000 grant in an online ceremony.

Iwi helping Northland checkpoints should be praised, Davis says

Iwi pilloried, others would be praised, Labour deputy leader says as border change looms.

Precious rings returned from sea after Whangārei woman loses them in tide at Taiharuru

Lost wedding rings returned from the sand to Whangārei woman.

Hana Kōkō comes to Christmas Parade riding on his horse and cart

The Moerewa Christmas Parade was attended by at least 300 people.

Weird and wonderful: Out of the ordinary ways to see New Zealand

Innovative ways are needed to discover what lies in, on and under Aotearoa.

'Confusing': Mixed reactions as life in the red starts

Whangārei hospitality staff say My Vaccine Pass system is much-needed but also confusing.

'When the border opens, we will be standing there with police at that time'

The full details are yet to be made public about what the joint operation will look like.

Whangārei man attacked after refusing to buy drugs

A 27-year-old was attacked by a group of four last month after they barged into his car.

Whangārei Girls' High student Tia Martin has two works in online Ringa Toi that highlights Māori art

Artwork by Whangārei Girls' High student features in online album showcasing Toi Māori

Govt cash to support rangatahi Māori hit by Covid

Nine providers get funding to support Northland rangatahi Māori affected by Covid-19

In the red: Concern, confusion ahead of new traffic light system

Tai Tokerau Border Control slam the new traffic light system, prefers alert levels.

Northland home-based childcare providers fear closing business as vaccine mandate bites in

Private home-based care won't have government funding or safety checks.

'Every possible solution' required to stop shameful dumping problem

Solutions could include rates-funded rubbish collection and public recycling education.

Principal apologises to family of eight-year-old threatened by classmate with knife

The boy's parents are frustrated they had to involve police and the Board of Trustees.

Ditch the kennels and invite your dog on holiday

Find an NZ family-friendly holiday where the dog is welcome too.

Sport Northland bicultural journey takes a major step forward

Our journey is just the beginning.

Whangārei nurse Coral Waipo has received share of $20,000 scholarship

Whangārei nurse gets $20,000 scholarships for study to improve Māori healthcare outcomes

Whangārei District Council rejects funding controversial Oruku conference centre

No ratepayer funding for Whangārei's controversial Oruku conference centre