Latest from Far North District
Creativity bursts out of Far North youth art competition
Young Far North artists create colourful images of our place for council competition.
News briefs from the Far North - new parking fines, copper theft and man in hospital after taking psychedelics
News snippets from the Far North
'Blown away by the support': Kerikeri family grateful as toddler found safe
Kerikeri neighbours united with police and whānau to help find the young boy.
Far North barn find motor auction attracts hundreds to Pakaraka
Everything goes at a Far North barn-find auction of classic cars and machinery.
Two taken to hospital with moderate injuries after Northland crashes
Emergency services were kept busy after five crashes at the weekend.
Navy life means touring the world
Whangārei's Cameron Wright loves getting paid to travel in the Navy.
Plenty of experience behind new operators of Far North holiday parks at Ahipara and Hihi
Far North's Hihi and Ahipara holiday parks have new operators with big plans.
'Terrifying': Northland man goes on alleged drug-induced rampage
Police say the incident was scary for both victims and the man's family.
Something for everyone as the Whangārei Fringe Festival makes a comeback
The Fringe Festival is back in Whangārei.
'I was never going to give up': 81yo Kiwi completes epic 2500km trek on horse
'It was such a wonderful trek', says Heather Hilton-Jones.
'I'm proof it can work': Midwifery student encourages others to study health
Eloise Matete said having her own children made her realise she wanted to be a midwife.
Northern Swords senior rugby league teams make their mark in NZRL Championship
Whangārei’s Northern Swords campaign proved to be a significant success at tournament.
'My life was a lie': Paedophile teacher's shocking admission
One of New Zealand's worst child sex offenders has been refused parole for a second time.
Surf's up: Whangārei local heading to world champs
Whangārei local Heather Easterbrook will compete at the surfing champs in El Salvador.
Far North man wants views on local body issues from public
Views wanted from Far North folk ahead of 2025 local body elections
News briefs from the Far North - Barn find classics to auction, firearm charges and homicide victim named
News snippets from the Far North.
Te Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work included
Artwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington
'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principal
Hora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.
Te Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programme
Māori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.
Kaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness training
Mental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme
Action plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua Forest
Far North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.
Far North cats must be microchipped and desexed under proposed new council bylaw
Far North District Council has first ever bylaw for cats.
MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland
The MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland
Police name Ripiro Beach victim
Police continue to make inquiries into the circumstances of the death.
Ahipara surfer Jade Nias Phillips, aged 11, wins age group title at AIMS Games
The moment was made extra special by having grandmother Peggy on the beach to see it.
1 in 10 Far North children could be affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Far North has big issues from debilitating fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
News briefs from the Far North - Tsunami sirens, ambulance officers strike and alcohol sold to minors
News snippets from the Far North
Te reo Māori is everyday for Far North District Council
Ngā Puawai Ō Ngāpuhi rings out in celebration of Far North District Council voting to keep its Ngā Tai o Tokerau Māori Ward for the next local elections in 2025.
Obituary: Mayor leads tributes to council watchdog Des Mahoney, who saved ratepayers milions
Far North council critic Des Mahoney's lasting legacy saved ratepayers millions
'We're getting overrun': DoC manager pleads for poison to stop wild dogs
Feral dogs are living in remote NZ bush, putting trampers at risk of attacks.
Legendary Northland kiwi Sir Ed killed
A 20-year-old kiwi, father to numerous offspring, has been found dead on Matakohe Island.
‘Those who come out the other side of a cancer battle are not survivors – they’re warriors, as are those who didn’t make it’
Mum invented a novel number plate to help raise money towards fighting cancer
Tumultuous time: Photos highlighting historic dog tax war on display in Waitangi
Photos of a controversial 'dog tax war' are on display at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.