Latest from Far North District

Full day of music, food and fun at Bay of Islands’ it! Festival

Bay of Islands it! Festival to deliver top music, food and beverages.

Home of convicted Northland farmer Allan Titford destroyed in arson attack

Kaikohe arson: Home belonged to jailed farmer Allan Titford.

Kaipara mayor shuts down claim he misled council over Julian Batchelor

The claim was made after Julian Batchelor made a surprise appearance at a council meeting.

Angry Far North ratepayers told to be patient over huge rates rise concerns

Record complaints over Far North's latest rates rises.

'It was like watching a movie': Off-duty lifeguard hailed for dramatic dog rescue

A trip to the beach took a sour turn when a pet dog plunged over a cliff into surf.

Firefighters rescue elderly resident after fire breaks out in bedroom

Fire and Emergency crew advise the public on having predetermined escape plans.

$405,000 in fine, reparation, costs for Far North company over sandboarding tourist's death

Sand Safari tour company sentenced over Te Paki sandboarding death.

Theft in broad daylight leaves an elderly woman distraught

Police are investigating an incident where an elderly woman had her valuables stolen.

Swells of up to 6m expected on Northland's west coast

Hoswers and winds to start easing off later today.

Northland's Bream Bay College wins big at national Showquest final

Judge shared her admiration for the students’ dedication and growth.

Lawyer plans to challenge scallop ban in the High Court

Michael Badham claims many flaws are in the advice used to inform the closure decision.

Māori Development Ministry gives hope to couple living in mouldy, run-down home

The couple say a heavy burden has been lifted off their shoulders after a successful hui.

Lawyer's ‘bittersweet’ moment winning award

Award recognises Boxall's commitment to Māori and law

Not just roads: Ratepayers association says other essential infrastructure needs addressing in Far North

Government proposal to allow two Northland councils to adopt 3-year plans draws criticism.

Three winning Lotto tickets sold in Northland

Could you be one of the three lucky Lotto winners in Northland?

How to save on your power bill

More Northlanders need to switch to better power plans, says Powerswitch

No relief: Schools forced to close amid teacher shortage

The relief teacher shortage has been highlighted in a new survey.

Two people dead after car crashes into tree overnight

The crash happened last night in rural Tautoro, near Kaikohe.