Latest from Far North District

FNDC to adopt tikanga-based approach to move occupiers of land near Te Tii Marae

FNDC successfully seeks High Court order to move occupiers of reserve and accessway.

Dinosaur, gorilla land Kerikeri man in court

The identity of the accused thief has been revealed during a court appearance.

'Graceful lady' takes to the water in wake of ferry destroyed in collision

Te Kuia's owner was sad to the iconic boat go but comforted she is in the Elliotts' hands.

One seriously injured, two arrested after Far North incident

Vehicle crashed into gate of residential property before an assault occurred, police say.

Celebrating Matariki with the Maramataka Queen

Maramataka’s revival, she believes, is due to people’s feelings of disconnect.

Mayor ice cool as he surprises skaters at pop-up rink

The mayor donned his formal garb to skate some loops at the ice rink.

Mad rush for discounts at the pump: Fuel prices hike as Govt ends tax cut

Fuel costs rose by 29c a litre at midnight on Friday when the Govt's tax discount ended.

World Cup on home soil a dream for Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson

'It always means the world to represent not only Aotearoa, but Northland as well.'

Joe Bennett: The plumber’s mission, to defy water, to hold it in check, to enable a world

OPINION: Plumbers are the true water gods of the world.

Housing biggest cost for Northlanders facing cost-of-living pressures

Median weekly rents are up 5.5 per cent since May 2022.

Fears Northland will become voiceless as first Three Waters entity announced

Northland and Auckland will form the country's first Three Waters inter-regional entity.

Teen kickboxers fight hard to rise to the top of world champs

Two Bay of Islands College students have taken the karate and kickboxing world by storm.

'I’m alive, that’s all that matters': Man's car bursts into flames after crashing into bull

Prem Lohar was driving home on a dark rainy night when he hit a wandering bull.

Five people injured in serious crash: State Highway 1 reopens

A crash north of Whangārei has blocked both lanes on State Highway 1 near Whakapara.

A bittersweet reunion: Police executing search warrants find statues stolen from Kerikeri business

Police made an interesting discovery while executing three search warrants in the North.

Evidence needed before Far North District Council can recoup costs for road sign damage

Road sign damage could cost ratepayers $20K.

Community-built bike path aims to keep riders safe and boost health

Once complete, the shared path will stretch from Russell to the ferry landing at Ōkiato.

Fowl murders leave school kids in tears: Community comes to the rescue

Motatau School students were twice met with a frightful sight.