Latest from Far North District

Why the Kaipara Mayor dressed in an English Victorian costume on Waitangi Day

The mayor says the costumes were well received by many - Māori included.

'They’re there to learn': Hopes cellphone ban will be a positive change

Schools are figuring out how to enforce the policy, which is compulsory by term 2.

Overseas company spends $25m on 1800ha of Northland farmland for forestry

'We really need to be looking at what is the long-term forestry future.'

'Two, four, six, eight, this government is out the gate': 1000 people take part in hīkoi to defend te Tiriti o Waitangi

The march left Cape Reinga at dawn on February 2.

Tensions flatline at Waitangi Day ceremony - unless you are David Seymour

The Act leader was booed by the crowd at the dawn ceremony.

‘Hands off our Māori wards’: Local Government speaks out against coalition’s moves

Local Government NZ was singing a different tune to the coalition at Waitangi.

Crisis as Northland principals walking away from 'too big' a job

An ageing teaching population, burnout and increased policies have been quoted as issues.

Dotterel chicks ready to fly from Northland beach

Threatened dotterel chicks on Northland beach ready to fly.

New fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in Northland

Northland would be the first region to see the changes.

Far North Mayor hosts first-time Waitangi local government sector presence

'It’s taken a lot of work to get as far as this.'

Kerikeri awarded top status among towns in New Zealand

Kerikeri has made the top-10 most welcoming towns list - what's behind its success?

Police investigating unexplained death in Bay of Islands

The death is not currently considered suspicious, police say.

Rugby league fundraiser for youth attracts major sporting talent

Among the star-studded line up are Kiwi players Ruben Wiki, Duane Mann, and Jerry Suesue.

Northland's median weekly rent revealed

Whangārei had the highest median weekly rental price in Northland according to Trade Me

Tired and run down: Kerikeri Turner Centre to undergo major revamp

The Turner Centre in Kerikeri is to undergo a major revamp.

Better food security: Northland Edible Garden Trail helps residents be more self-sustainable

Want to start a food forest but don't know how? Join the Northland Edible Garden Trail.

'We’ll get remarkably quiet': Businesses face tough decisions ahead of Brynderwyns closure

Transport companies will “have to pass costs on”.

'We all thought we would die' Family grateful to swimmer who saved teen

The rescuer was only at the beach that day because his son asked him to go there.