Latest from Far North District

Dazzling lights, festive inflatables, a snow globe: Your 2023 Christmas Lights Trail guide

Get your dose of Christmas cheer by checking out the hordes of homes lit up.

Family share sense of relief as man charged in relation to fatal Panguru dog attack

Neville Thomson died on August 4 last year after he was attacked by six dogs at his home.

Chronic shortage of rural teachers: Te Hiku answers the call

The programme offers wraparound support to students from their local school and iwi

Doctors feel fobbed off after smokefree protest letter referred to associate minister

The 18 emergency medicine specialists received a brief response to their letter.

What to do these summer holidays in Northland

A list of events and places that will keep everyone entertained.

Christmas Appeal 2023: Seniors ASAP Trust 'absolutely overwhelmed' by demand for elder abuse help

Everyone can play a part in preventing or stopping elder abuse, the trust says.

Drivers urged to make better decisions after man stopped twice on same night over legal breath alcohol limit

“Decisions, decisions: Drivers, are you ready for this challenge?”

Security concerns front of mind for Waitangi Day as Treaty debate heats up

Providing a safe environment for robust debate will be key on February 6.

Iwi put foot down over ashes being scattered at Cape Reinga

'It is very much a place for the living.'

Northlanders with information on Kerikeri assault asked to come forward

Police seek witnesses to Kerikeri assault.

Sushi Gallery re-opens after car crashed through shop window

Sushi Gallery Kerikeri owners are relieved to re-open after repair work at their eatery.

Kapiro Rd residents thrilled with council decision to reduce speed limit

Residents of Kapiro Rd in Kerikeri are thrilled with the speed-limit reduction.

Whangārei Cat Rescue tackles cat-astrophic problem

The rescue currently has 60 kittens in their care but can take up to 90.

Golden blooms from pōhutukawa trees spark curiosity

New Zealand's Christmas tree is blooming red and yellow this year.

Rare ‘Robinson Crusoe’ island in Far North sells for secret sum

It was the first time the island had been for sale in 30 years.

Vegan ate too many berries, rushing home for sex: Wildest excuses for speeding revealed

Excuses, excuses, but a new police campaign is no laughing matter.

An unofficial guide to the best beaches in Northland

With surf breaks aplenty and relatively uncrowded expanses of sand, there's a wide choice.

The thinning blue line: Where our police are going and the plans to help them stay

“This is a difficult job. There comes a point in time where you want a change."