Latest from Far North District

Northland police seek sightings of black van linked to attempted robbery in Ōpua

A man escaped with minor injuries following an attempted robbery in the Bay of Islands.

Northland police unjustified in fatal pursuit, IPCA finds

Northland's top cop accepted the IPCA's findings into the "unjustified" pursuit.

'Killer' corgis form part of feral dog problem in Far North

Far North authorities must act before a wild dog mauls or kills a human, says a local.

Car and truck collide in Otaika seriously injuring a child

Emergency services are at the scene of a car versus logging truck in Whangārei.

Whangārei list MP Shane Reti wants all parties to support his cancer medicines members bill

Whangārei list MP Dr Shane Reti hopes all MPs will support his Private Members Bill

What's cooking: Interview with new Waitangi Treaty Grounds chef Aaron Stott

Waitangi Treaty Grounds executive chef Aaron Stott reveals what will soon be on the menu.

Students learn about collaboration and environmental sustainability

Students plant 1500 native trees to protect the harbour and habitat for native birds.

Whangārei's newly formed charity Children With Disability has inclusive projects in pipeline

Whangārei charity Children With Disability kicks off with the launch of The Fun-tastic 7.

Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi leader Sonny Tau charged with indecent assault

Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi Chair Raniera "Sonny" Tau facing indecent assault charge

New hapū group could signal thaw in frozen Treaty negotiations

Hapū to set up a new group based on 1835 confederation with sovereignty their top priority

DoC criticised for 'scare tactics' over sanctuary proposal

Department of Conservation accused of providing 'inadequate' information.

Sixteen youths arrested as Northland police crackdown on car thefts

A most wanted list of cars young thieves in Northland are targeting has been revealed.

$20m boost a 'game-changer' for Northland jobs, environment

Jobs for Nature programme will support 12 projects and create 324 jobs across Northland.

K-Pop Academy stars Northland talent

Five Dargaville High School students are set to star in TV series.

Fire takes everything from young family, cellphone charger likely cause

Young family "trying to get on in the world" lose everything in tragic fire.

Fantastic Four: The schools walking the Treaty talk

Four schools recognised on efforts to better recognise Māori language and culture.

Poison in tampons used to kill feral dogs in Far North

Locals frustrated by the ongoing menace have taken to desperate measures.

Northland iwi hail SNA decision - but say it's just the start

Iwi leader says north now has a chance to engage and be a model for other councils.