Latest from Far North District

Labour's Māori caucus arrives at Waitangi's Te Tii Marae

Labour's Māori caucus is given a reminder of the aspirations of Te Tai Tokerau at Waitangi

The Bachelorette: From rivals on the rugby field to rivals in love

Whangārei friends admit to nerves while appearing on The Bachelorette.

Water rescue: Teen hero sacrificed herself only to be saved by another hero

Northland rescuer says he was in right place at the right time.

Huge wildfire still raging at Pipiwai

Firefighters battling to contain fire before expected high winds hit later today.

Hone Harawira looks to new iwi checkpoint plan to protect Northland

The first checkpoint was disbanded by police. But Hone Harawira hasn't given up.

'Bishop Ben', first bishop of Tai Tokerau, to be farewelled at Rāwhiti

'He was a priest from the old school: Devout, humble, and gentlemanly in all that he did.'

Police stop Northland iwi from setting up SH1 'information centre' to stop spread of Covid

Northland iwi's checkpoint to stop visitors spreading Covid has been closed by police

Waitangi Day, Battle of Te Ruapekapeka events to go ahead but Iwi Chairs Forum held virtually

Commemoration events in Northland will still go ahead.

'It's just so disorganised': Health boss apologises to Northlanders for long waits

Almost 1 per cent of Northland was tested on Monday - a regional record.

NZ's first rodeo related prosecution: Farmer fined for animal cruelty

Northland farmer Derek Robinson avoided a court imposed ban related to rodeo activities.

NZ's Best Beach: Waiheke's Onetangi and Taupō Bay in the Far North

NZ's best beach finalists: Today we profile Waiheke's Onetangi and Far North's Taupō Bay.

Reopened Whangārei to Auckland rail line carries containers from Northport for first time

Whangārei-Auckland rail line carries first containers from Northport since reopening

Rawene fire: Early morning flare-up threatens houses

Two choppers and 20 firefighters continuing to dampen down the blaze this morning.

Firefighters battle to contain Far North blaze

Rawene Rd closed as helicopters and fire crews battle large wildfire

Alleged police shooter named

Alexander Coe, 38, is accused of kidnapping and using a gun against a police officer.

Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody

Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody

A Whangārei woman's shipping container solution to her family's housing headache

Whangārei's Ruby Humfrey wants a shipping container for her teenager to use as a bedroom.

Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music

A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.