Latest from Far North District

'We’ll get one good shot at a busy four days': Northland businesses brace for busy Easter weekend

From chocolate shops to markets and motels: Northland businesses keen for Easter visitors.

Massive Ruakākā solar farm could provide half of Northland's power

The proposal is to establish a solar farm with around 200,000 photovoltaic solar panels.

Far North facing 30pc rates increase over three years with 16.5pc rise first up

16.5 per cent rates first of three for Far North District Council

SOS: Fears lives may be lost if council cuts emergency services funding

NRC's plans will see Northland's emergency services scramble to make up $1.11m annually.

Covid RATs tests in short supply in Northland

High demand for Rats has caused supply levels to drop making the test hard to find.

Robert Webb thanks public for $43K in donations to keep the centre alive

We didn’t really expect this overwhelming sort of support from the public.

Legendary Kaitāia league coach Jim Larkin who discovered James Fisher-Harris hanging up his cap

Far North man who discovered Kiwis captain James Fisher-Harris is retiring from coaching.

Whangape Harbour scrub fire treated as suspicious, firefighter says

The scrub fire decimated 50ha of vegetation.

New Kaitāia after-hours mental health service starts

Kaitāia's Rākau Ora after-hours mental health service opens its doors.

Dean Candy and Oromāhue Trust named regional supreme winner in environment awards

Oromahoe Trust, managed by Dean Candy, wins 2024 regional farming award

Lani Daniels Supreme Award winner at Northland Sports Awards

Northland's sporting stars recognised at Northland Sports Awards

Kaitāia GP taking legal action against council over ‘huge loss’ on occupied land sale

Council defends buying occupied Far North section for reserve.

More than 3500 eels found dead in stream: Second mass death this year

It was a shock to see so many elvers dead.

He Taura programme brings better outcomes for Far North youth

Three initiatives by young people accepted by Whatu Ora.

Kaitāia’s CCTV system stamping out crime and anti-social behaviour

The network was all about protecting the community and preventing crimes.

Retirement village's plans for affordable rental housing

Kerikeri Retirement village has scaled back plans to build 200 units in Kerikeri.

One dead after pedestrian hit by car in Northland

The pedestrian sadly died at the scene.

'Frightened the living daylights out of us': Elderly couple's close call on Brynderwyns detour

'A fraction later it may have been a head-on crash'. Truck nearly crashes into car.