Latest from Far North District

Gruelling Wild Kiwi on again at Whangārei Heads

Bream Head tracks cleared in time for grassroots multisport event.

Long-serving principal Joe Tipene visits Ōpua School one last time

Ōpua community farewells "the most incredibly kind, wise, gentle and humble man".

NZ's first 'kiwi corridor' in Northland ever closer after release over weekend

One Kiwi was named after the late local legend Murdoch Ross.

Bay of Islands news with Sandy Myhre

The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

Family lawyer in hospital after courthouse assault

Police, ambulance, and fire appliances can be seen outside the courthouse on Bank St.

Staff to be sent to Whangārei Hospital over winter months; army support still in the air

Staff will be deployed across Northland hospital services depending on need.

Trapped for nine hours: Man dies after being pinned under a tractor

The man was freed by volunteer firefighters, but later died.

The New Zealand town getting a seawall to stop it from disappearing into the harbour

The shoreline at Ōmāpere has shifted inland by nine metres during the past decade.

‘Third time lucky’: Mangōnui Waterfront Festival celebrates 10th anniversary

Three stages, almost 100 stalls and 5000 people expected at popular seaside festival.

Far North police seize 16 guns, drugs and $50k in stolen property

Nine people arrested during searches face 57 charges between them.

Cat-astrophy averted: Kaitāia police to the rescue of furry felon

There was no pussy-footing around when Kaitāia police caught this cat burglar.

Inquiry into Enchanter tragedy due to be completed later this year

Inquiry into fishing trip deaths now in its final stages, investigators say.

News in brief: Rescue at Raumanga Falls; manslaughter plea and cocaine arrests

News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.

Salute! Northland's Sovrano Estate and Restaurant finally granted liquor licence

Andrea Loggia is thrilled to finally have his liquor licence at Sovrano restaurant.

Don't be fobbed off: Road safety experts urge Northlanders to report potholes

New figures show not many Northlanders are prepared officially complain about potholes.

From bulldozers to bone - Whangārei artist Len Kay led a full life

Northland bone carver Len Kay remembered for his outstanding work and his family.

Heaviest summer rainfall record in Northland as two cyclones hit

Wettest summer ever in Northland with over 1 metre of rain, widespread flooding and slips.

Northland bride marries at historic hotel once owned by great great grandparents

Northland woman engaged and married at historic hotel owned by great great grandparents