Latest from Far North District

Police ask witnesses to fatal crash to come forward

Witnesses in relation the two-vehicle crash on Thursday are asked to come forward.

Rugby: Taniwha roll Magpies in NPC clash

The team ran away with the win with a final score of 44-21 on Friday night.

'All this kindness': Fire victim, 80, living in shed overwhelmed as community donates $28,000

Arnold Kalnins had been living in a shed since his house burned down earlier this month.

Food is love: Far North restaurant owner shares tips on enjoying authentic Italian food

Sovrano Estate's new lease on life following problems with liquor licence.

Pouto farmers sink teeth into reviving dentistry in Dargaville

The Pouto Peninsula couple want to give back by providing the much-needed health service

Dads know best: Senior fathers give their greatest advice for parenthood

A dose of classic dad humour was not amiss in the advice from these fathers.

Joe Bennett: Let me introduce you to the culinary delight of Pork Bennett

OPINION: It is neither fancy nor difficult to make. But it turns my knees to jelly.

Photos: Young performers dazzle at kapa haka festival

The festival is one of the biggest events on the Bay of Islands cultural calendar.

'Quite a lot of excitement': Northlanders marvel at rare super blue moon

Have a great shot to share? Email it to reporters at northernadvocate.co.nz

Tiny boatshed attracts big attention

Interest in the 24sq m property has been off the scale.

Family of thrill-seeking soldier pay tribute a year on

Raymond Trembath left the NZ Army for adventure in Africa with the French Foreign Legion.

Tributes paid for conservation 'legend' who proved 'extinct' bird had survived

A remarkable thing about David Crockett is that all his work with the tāiko was voluntary.

Mayor and strangers rally to help 80yo man whose home was destroyed in blaze

Online fundraising effort for elderly man whose home burned down.

Customer trespassed after concerns car dealer painted over severe rust

Value Cars Whangārei said it wasn't responsible for the vehicle as it didn't sell the car.

Iwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 years

A site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.

Loopholes in vape regulations a worry, expert says

Expert says new vape measures will not be as effective as hoped.

Fire chief calls for helping hands after 80yo man loses everything in blaze

House fire causes 80-year-old man to lose everything.

Cat's got your, er, gardening gloves: Meet Milo, the cheeky thieving feline

Milo has paw-fected the art of pinching gardening gloves from unsuspecting neighbours.