Latest from Far North District

Local Waipu shop's award-winning cheeses answer to new EU regulations

Origin Northland in Waipu sells food products with the lowest possible food miles.

'It gave me a purpose': Retiree reveals why he poisoned 50 gum trees in heritage reserve

A Kerikeri man deliberately drilled holes in 50 trees and poisoned them. He explains why.

Knowledge of environment helps tackle climate change, says maramataka expert

Te Tai Tōkerau Community Resilience Action Plan is to be adapted throughout the region.

Four Northland artists to feature at prestigious art fair

Dickinson's mission is to show the wealth of talent Northland has to offer.

Govt’s new 'pet bond' won’t make a difference to struggling renters, animal advocates say

Northlanders unsure whether new 'pet bond' will make a difference to renters.

Mobile nurse-led vascular service visits Kaitāia for the first time

The service helps alleviate pressure on the visiting fortnightly consultant clinic.

Delay to opening of Kaitāia’s new town square

Structural design issues have caused the hold-up.

Controversial Kaitāia hostel closed after Dangerous Building notice

The Hike and Bike has been subject to several complaints to council.

Sport NZ making a splash as leading regional rate planned to be cut

Northland Regional Council wants to cut the rate which helped fund key sports projects.

Northland dairy farms improving effluent discharges, but a third breach consents

Northland dairy farms improving but a third still breaching effluent discharge consents.

Submissions close soon on Whangārei District Council's Long Term Plan - Mayor Vince Cocurullo

Mayor urges people to make submissions on Whangārei District Council's long- term plan.

Govt expects 'significant interest' in charter schools in Northland

The first are expected to be up and running by next year.

Fire chief recalls chaotic scene at Kaipara school bus crash

Four people were taken Whangārei and Dargaville hospitals.

Northland dodges worst of storm overnight Thursday

The region has come through the worst of the weather largely unscathed.

Principals slam Govt's 'simple' approach to school attendance

Coalition's proposals labelled a "nice little soundbite" lacking substance.

Budding artist or marine biologist? Something for everyone these school holidays

From April 13 until April 28, Northland is not short on things to do.

Plans to cut rural police allowances will demoralise recruits, cops say

Police cuts would only hurt the overall recruitment of future rural cops in Northland.

Plenty of Northland interest when Moana Pasifika play Queensland in Whangārei on Friday

A Northlander will take the field against the Reds as Super Rugby hits Whangārei.