Latest from Far North District

Brynderwyns to fully open in time for busy Easter Weekend

Long weekend means there will be more vehicles travelling to and from the region.

Whangārei Harbour - and others on Northland’s east coast - at risk from new, invasive pest seaweeds

Highly invasive seaweed major threat to Northland's east coast harbours.

'Daredevil child's' horrific duneboarding accident and 10-year road to recovery

She had a simple motto to help with her recovery: ‘If you can’t stand up, stand out.’

Battery farm able to supply power to 60,000 homes being built in Northland

Work starts on $186 million battery farm at Ruakākā.

Artists from across the globe descend on Whangārei Heads for CollaboratioNZ

The works they are creating go up for auction on Saturday.

'Wellington only listens to people when they stand up': March aims to raise teachers' voices

Thousands of teachers across Te Tai Tokerau marched for better pay, resources and support.

Gwen Lawson on Northland’s bowls scene

The latest news from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson.

Last BDO Tour of Northland for Buchanan after 20 years

Increased traffic management costs contribute to the end of Northland cycle race.

Teachers' strike: Hundreds of Northland teachers strike over pay and conditions

Northland teachers among 50,000 nationally on strike today

Large parts of Far North still without census papers a week after Census 2023 date

People in Doubtless Bay, Kaitāia, Ahipara say they’re still in the dark about Census 2023.

Whangārei team clinches Waitangi Mountain Bike Park’s first major event

Competitors pitted against the clock in challenging eight-hour mountain bike relay race.

'We're still in shock': Retired couple's life-changing Lotto win

The woman was on the edge of her seat as each number began to line up on their ticket.

Family escapes as fire destroys home in Ōtāngarei

Cause uncertain, but child playing with cigarette lighter a possibility.

Whangārei teen flying high after winning multiple titles at Model Flying NZ Nationals

His love affair with model planes started when he was young.

Habitat for Humanity opens community housing project in 'our flashest town'

The need for housing has soared due to factors like skyrocketing property prices.

Third time's the charm: Masters cross country champ claims another victory

World cross-country title for Whangārei runner as he prepares to race in Poland.

Northland councils speak out in New Zealand’s local government review

“We need to give councils the power to make the right decisions for our mokopuna.”

Third time lucky: Record crowd as Waterfront Festival returns to Mangōnui

More than 7000 people packed the Doubtless Bay town to celebrate event’s 10th anniversary.