Latest from Far North District

'Truly overwhelmed by love': Karnin Petera's family issue heartfelt thanks

The teen's whānau wrote a long list of thank-yous, which included the boy's school.

Northland police on what is killing people on region’s roads

Police plan to ramp up breath testing and crackdown on speeding in rural areas.

Family friend saw 'lovely kids' day before Ruakākā deaths

A friend said nothing appeared out of the ordinary when he saw the kids on Sunday morning.

Hokianga residents take a stand against sewage plant plans saying they want their harbour water to be clean

Hearings into renewal of Kohukohu, Ōpononi treatment plant consents to last all this week.

Woman, 25, charged with murder after deaths of two children in Ruakākā

The woman will be appearing in court today.

Noisy roosters and horse deposits: Years of animal complaints in Far North prompt new bylaw

Animal complaints and problems in the Far North have gone unresolved after a bylaw lapsed.

'Forever chemicals': Kaipara waste-to-energy plant plans slated as bad for environment

Kaipara's plans for waste-to-energy plant a bad idea, say environmentalists.

News in briefs from Northland - fatal crash; Hospice week and support for parents

News snippets from Northland.

Kevin Page: Being a model citizen comes with its drawbacks

Posing for a photographer causes issues for columnist Kevin Page.

Action from the International Rally of Whangārei in pictures

Hayden Paddon takes out eighth International Rally of Whangārei.

Category 1 Historic Place status wanted for Kawakawa’s Hundertwasser toilet block

Iconic toilet block has contributed to transformation of Kawakawa since opening in 1999.

Mum's surprise at visit from Kiwi rally great

A Whangārei mother got a start when Hayden Paddon called in with gifts.

Ill-discipline cost Moerewa heavily in Northland prems rugby

Mid Northern chalk up a big score at home in premier rugby

Shane Reti: Government's Winter Plan a good idea, but falls short

Labour’s Winter Health Plan has serious shortcomings, writes Shane Reti.

'Would they run out of Viagra?' Pharmac slammed for huge shortage of HRT

Northland women going through menopause are starting to suffer due to an HRT shortage.

Northland news in brief: Motorcyclist seriously injured; Hokianga wastewater hearing

News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.

Motorcyclist critically hurt in Whangārei crash

Western Hills accident just one of three around Northland in a half-hour spate of crashes.

Kaipara towns lead the charge in property resale gain

Despite a slowdown, most Northlanders who sold their homes in 2022 still made a gain.