Latest from Far North District

'Sick to our stomachs' Dive companies shocked by alleged illegal fishing in Poor Knights Islands marine reserve

The Poor Knights Marine Reserve is a sanctuary for marine life.

Whangārei house fire considered suspicious, says fire investigator

Locals are used to the derelict home being set alight.

New kina regulations likely after Far North meeting

Far North meeting shows depth of concern over kina barrens, says Fisheries Minister.

Celebrating 135 years of education at Waimamaku

Far North town of Waimamaku celebrates its schooling.

Doctors warn: Human health risks from proposed $730m Kaipara waste-to-energy plant

Health concerns included toxins such as dioxins, heavy metals and gases.

Brynderwyns closure, gang crackdown and collapsed billboard | Focus Morning Bulletin May 15, 2024

Frustration over prolonged Brynderwyns closure, gang crackdown announcement and the search for survivors trapped underneath a collapsed billboard in the latest NZ Herald headlines.

‘No other region would put up with this crap’: Frustration mounts over prolonged Brynderwyns closure

Calls for compensation as frustration grows.

Cameron Leslie heading swim team to Paris

'It’s my fourth Paralympics, but my first in eight years, so it’s very exciting.'

'We are home’ Mum says moving into new community housing life-changing for whānau.

Housing is one of the biggest factors that determined people’s health.

Northland news in brief: Four hurt in Te Kōpuru crash, Kaikohe community housing opens

A crash in Te Kōpuru injured four and other briefs from around Northland.

'Not the only approach that works': Educators question structured literacy mandate

The Government has rolled out a new approach to literacy. So far it's had mixed reviews.

'Complete chaos': Hundreds of cars jam Wellington's south coast, where to see the aurora

Aucklanders have received a stroke of luck regarding glimpsing the aurora tonight.

Can you help find Whangārei’s Zonta Book Fair a new venue?

New venue needed Whangārei’s popular Zonta Book Fair sale.

Fuel prices brought down by competition but motorists still feeling pump pain

The Commerce Commission says price differences cannot be explained by costs alone.

Northland policewoman Gail Shepherd remembered for ‘amazing’ emergency mahi

'She was a passionate daughter, mother and grandmother.'

Man wanted by police after Tikipunga fatal fire cleared of any suspicion

Police thank the public, Tikipunga homicide investigation continues.

Dairy couple and sharemilker convicted of animal welfare charges give up farming

Whangārei dairy farmers and sharemilker end long careers after guilty verdicts

New swimming lessons will meet deaf community need, instructor says

The move is in a bid to increase diversity and offer more options to the community.