Latest from Far North District

David Fisher: Judith Collins, streaking Queen Street and bugbears

Judith Collins on media bias, law and order, hate speech and other bugbears.

The youth councillor who is helping Kaikohe rangatahi

One Kaikohe woman is helping break the cycle starting with rangatahi in their community.

Driver flown to hospital after three-car crash near Kerikeri

Elderly driver's two small dogs were, however, unhurt and are being looked after by SPCA.

The end of bank cheques: Another step digitally excluding older people?

Are our decisions to embrace a digital world leaving some of our most vulnerable behind?

What a dish: UK author adds a plateful of talent to arts centre fundraiser

More than 100 artists - mostly from Northland - have added their plates to the fundraiser

Hope for Moerewa, Ōtiria residents one year after the flood

Residents have been hammered by four major floods since 2007.

Extreme and irresponsible: Dad says expelled son should have received more support

Far North father claims his son was the victim of cyber bullying at school.

Ngāti Hine Health Trust's Covid vaccination Whangārei clinic biggest in North

Ngāti Hine Health Trust has successfully administered 4557 doses, as of July 4.

Historic bar admission sees registry officer celebrated on marae

Northlander Langdon Bradley joins the Whangārei court after long and trialling journey.

Big crowds expected across Northland for 'howl of a protest'

Utes and tractors will gather from 11am in Whangārei, Dargaville, Kerikeri and Kaitaia.

Landowners urged to reverse poor wetlands record

Wetlands have value as natural areas of carbon storage, says biodiversity advisor.

Three feral dogs shot at Far North farm; attacks continue

Community effort ends in frustration as dogs lie low.

Watch: Orcas spotted up close at Marsden Point

Locals enjoy close encounter with a pod of orcas at Marsden Point.

Far North man's death sparks police investigation

Police have appealed for sightings of vehicles potentially linked to Saturday's incident.

Live: Wet weather front kicks off school holidays

Weather warnings are in place for Northland.

Whangārei man with dementia found dead after days of searches

"It's extremely sad for everyone involved" say police.

Ngāpuhi Northland Age editor excited about homecoming and new role

Myjanne Jensen is looking forward to her new role as editor of the Northland Age.

Power station opening heralds new era of Far North self-reliance

Geothermal energy now powers the Far North for 97 per cent of the year.