Latest from Far North District

Cycle trail terror: Riders on Twin Coast route chased by dog pack

Local businesses' good work to promote Northland is undone by a few, the cycle group say.

Queen's Birthday Honours: Guided by ancestral wisdom

"It's not really about me, it's about the people who've been a part of the journey."

One critically injured in crash in Kāeo

The driver was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital.

Feel-good film James & Isey cracks NZ top 10

Florian Habicht wasn't going to make another doco. Now he's made NZ's documentary top 10.

Whangārei police appeal for sightings of van linked to drive-by shooting

The white Toyota Hiace van is believed to be involved in the Kamo drive-by shooting in May

SNA opposition grows in Northland with protest hīkoi planned

Northlanders opposed to SNA policy to march in protest.

'I'm very proud of her': Christabel's dad on NZ Popstars win

New Zealand has a new Popstar and her family hail from Northland.

Two arrests in Kohukohu drug raid, meth and vehicles seized

Second incident in a month to rock the usually quiet North Hokianga town.

Northland police arrest nearly 50 people as gangs stripped of guns and cash

Police say the message sent to gangs with guns will be more powerful than the results.

'Mass mobilisation' over SNA policy

FNDC has extended deadline for responses to proposed SNA as protests take place.

'Kids are getting punished for the disability they have'

Hui hears accounts of how mainstream education has let down young disabled Kiwis.

One person killed, three others injured in truck and car crash near Kaiwaka - SH1 closed

Motorists can prepare for delays and diversions following a serious crash in Kaiwaka.

Northland police name pair found dead after Awarua shooting

The men's families have requested privacy while they grieve their loved ones.

Teacher's lucky escape as tree falls on house

Kaitaia teacher has lucky escape as she leaves bed shortly before tree falls on bedroom.

Threats spark AOS callout, manhunt in Horeke area

The search sparked up again on Tuesday afternoon after a sighting in Utakura Valley.

Northland dairy farm scene of double tragedy in Awarua shooting

A police investigation to the shooting was well under way with more details expected soon.

Threats made before family home destroyed by fire

The Advocate understands a woman and two children left the house after threats were made.

Police arrest women over robbery of elderly resident

Today's arrests came off the back of hard work by the police and help from the public.