Latest from Far North District

Ditch the kennels and invite your dog on holiday

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

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

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

Sport Northland bicultural journey takes a major step forward

Our journey is just the beginning.

Whangārei District Council rejects funding controversial Oruku conference centre

No ratepayer funding for Whangārei's controversial Oruku conference centre

Influenza, RSV and Covid all expected next winter as borders reopen

Leading epidemiologist concerned over return of influenza next year.

Two Covid-19 cases in Northland the last 24 hours, new locations of interest identified

Three unlinked Covid-19 cases in Ruakaka have popped up in the past week.

Onerahi P lab busted and $15k of cash seized in Whangārei police operation

Three addresses in Onerahi, Raumanga, and the Avenues were searched on Wednesday.

Ethnic communities willing to help police tackle hate crime

Whangārei ethnic community members discuss the fear of rising hate crime with the police

Waipoua traffic lights first step in major tourism upgrade

Traffic lights, sealing first step in improving Waipoua Forest tourism infrastructure.

Principals brace themselves as vaccine mandate kicks in

Northland principals are working on a solution to fill up staff positions.

Disassembled secret P lab discovered by police in the Far North

A shotgun and stolen vehicle were found at the same rural Mangonui address as the P lab.

Kawakawa: stop for the toilets, stay for the oysters and engines

Jazzy toilets aside, a rest stop in Kawakawa is more than just a place to spend a penny.

Northland drug bust: Nine appear in court after Operation Freya

Nine Northlanders in court after major drug bust

Pensioner poverty: 'I never thought this is what retirement would be like'

Senior Northlanders are struggling to pay for food, medical needs and accommodation.

Tinfoil-wrapped phones, laptops in freezer: Meet the man who heckled PM

His confrontation with the Prime Minister went around the world. So who is Shane Chafin?

Protest organiser who called for occupation of govt buildings arrested for breach of bail

Brewer's bail conditions included not attending or inciting protests.