Latest from Far North District

Reopening of Northland's popular walking tracks some time away

Sites around the region are significantly damaged, with opening dates unknown.

Driver who hit Whangārei motorcyclist from behind won't face court

Whangārei man says Road to Zero won't be reached if dangerous drivers not prosecuted

Trial of man accused of killing Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods two years away

Not guilty pleas over death of Linda Woods in her Kaikohe home.

Mum's warning after man allegedly convinces teen to secretly catch flight

The mother was shocked to learn very little could be done legally.

Ōkaihau mums on a mission to reopen abandoned playcentre

Playcentre closed when the town had few kids. Now there are lots with nowhere to go.

400 lightning strikes illuminate Northland overnight

Heavy rain hammered the Far North more than any other district overnight.

Concerns new health policy will disadvantage already underserved elderly

Northlanders undergoing surgery in Auckland may have to wait longer under the new policy.

Breakthrough tech set to make waves in failing treatment plant

The Taipā sewage facility will trial a small electrocoagulation (EC) technology unit.

Whangārei Boys' High School needs more time for review into education outside the classroom

Boys' high had until June 14 to review its education outside the classroom activities.

70 years of being head over heels: Couple celebrates long-lasting love

The lovebirds say they met the old-fashioned way, "at a dance of course".

'We just want our kids to be educated five days a week': Mum's plea over rolling strike

One Northland mother is worried about the impact of rolling strikes on her sons.

Rugby legend shares tips with Northland club Whangaruru

The once-struggling club is now booming with new facilities and 'huge' player growth.

'Not my brief': Absence of local ambulance volunteers puts heat on fire brigade

St John volunteers urgently needed in the North

Doing it for her hometown: Whangārei mum vies for beauty pageant crown

The 36yo mum of five is all about female empowerment and showing what women can achieve.

Teen overcomes rare health hurdle to clinch spot at squash world champs

'I’ve always had that want to get to worlds', says Freddie Jameson, 17.

'Woeful' roads may never be fixed due to huge backlog of repairs

Northland is facing a backlog of repairs caused by storm damage.

Seatbelt could have saved Takahue crash driver — police

Passer-by, St John medics and firefighters all attempted CPR but driver died at the scene.

Rugby: Moerewa keep playoff hopes alive with win over Wellsford

Missed opportunities cost Wellsford in Premier rugby.