Latest from Far North District

New satellite classrooms announced for high-needs students in mid-north

It's part of $89m put aside for special school funding and upgrades announced on Friday.

24 days in hell: Blowtorch-wielding kidnappers wanted cryptocurrency password

The victim was forced to dig what was supposedly her grave at a remote Far North property.

Roaming wild cattle: Fears someone will die

Up to 100 wild cattle are damaging bush around Waikaraka and endangering drivers.

Zonta Book Fair in Whangārei has new venue as call for donations goes out

Whangārei’s popular Zonta Book Fair on again after new venue found.

Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears

Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.

Kerikeri quiz team have their own 'destroyer' to take on The Chase's Shaun Wallace

Top Far North quiz team keen to take on The Chase star Shaun Wallace

News in brief from the Far North - Matariki stars, FNDC submissions close and deceased named

News snippets from the Far North

50 years of Kerikeri High to be marked at jubilee event

Kerikeri High School turning 50 with big birthday celebration.

Far North kiwifruit crop up by half to 3.3 million trays

Kerikeri kiwifruit growers produce bumper crop worth $35.5m

Wanted: New upholsterer to cover MenzShed Kaitāia

Vacancy for skilled upholsterer — and others — at MenzShed Kaitāia.

News briefs from the Far North - Heart support for newborns, new council contractor

News snippets from the Far North.

'These kids are falling through the gaps' - Learning support in schools not enough, educators worry

The current model is negligent principals say, but Erica Stanford says change is coming.

'It feels like theft': Customers lose thousands as fire business liquidated

One customer paid $7500 for a fireplace in October but was kept waiting for installation.

Increasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts

'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'

Protecting life: Speed camera aims to reduce car crashes in the Far North

A controversial speed camera is up and running in the Far North.

'I’m not totally a head-banger': Taking on Smokefreerockquest solo

Ethan Worthington was part of last year's winning band Ready, Set!

Rongoā on the rise - Northland practitioner on resurgence of customary healing

A rongoā Māori practitioner from Northland speaks about the traditional method's upsurge.

Northland's autumn weather — wetter, drier, sunnier or warmer than normal

Whangārei recorded its second-highest total of May sunshine hours.