Latest from Far North District

Meet the trailblazing judge who as a lawyer decided to only speak te reo in the courtroom

The unprecedented move was part of Alana Thomas' work progressing te reo in the courts

Far North news in brief: Treasure Island panto, highway roadworks and stormwater work

News snippets from the Far North.

Electric Seagliders to forever change the way Northlanders travel

Seagliders – The future of coastal travel is here.

'We're struggling now and it's getting worse': Doctors continue battle for better conditions

Te Whatu Ora remains resolute that it has already put everything on the table.

Kiwi city's fuel price hits $3 a litre - residents demand answers

People are struggling to make ends meet and are frustrated and confused by the prices.

Northland Kauri's triumphant win breaks decades long dry spell for region's rugby

The team always believed they would come away with the win, and so did their fans.

Police arrest four gang-connected men over suburban shooting

A window of a Raumanga home has been damaged by the shooting.

Coastguard rescues alleged boat thief from sinking vessel

A 30-year-old man was remanded in custody after appearing in the Kaikohe District Court.

Far North news in brief: Meet candidates, community grants dished out and scam warning

News snippets from the Far North.

Big cat park plans open day six months after closing

More open days are planned for the park which has been closed since March.

Bad driving: Where Northlanders are failing when it comes to the road code

A driving instructor feels most Northlanders are out of touch with the road rules.

Three police cars rammed, officer injured in dramatic chase across Whangārei

Police have said it was 'incredibly lucky' no one was hurt in the chase.

Awanui could be next far North town to take out a Keep New Zealand Beautiful award

Locals think the nomination is more than justified.

'Can’t afford a basic plot': Families make tough decisions as funeral grant falls short

"More people are in the position where they can’t afford a basic plot at the cemetery."

From a coal mining building to a flourishing school: Kawakawa Primary turns 150

A wide variety of fun festivities will take place this Friday and Saturday.

'Just had the fright of his life': Missing boatie sparks late night rescue

The boatie was cold and extremely shaken when rescuers found him on Limestone Island.

Hopes high for peanut trials after weather wiped out crops

The trials yielded promising results in its first year.

Airport saga hits turbulence as Govt tells council to uphold their side of the bargain

Discussions about what Kaitāia Airport's lease will look like are underway.