Latest from Far North District

'I’ve caught a whale': Fisherman shares 'absolutely unreal' encounter

Northlander Steven King's encounter wasn't the first time he's caught a whale.

Tragic start to 2023 as two die in Northland crash

Vehicle hitting tree claims two lives in Ahipara, Far North

‘They’re driving out in droves’: Campground exodus ahead of storm as Civil Defence urges caution

It was looking like the best summer in three years - until this week.

'Don't make resolutions': Seniors share their top tips for a cracking New Year

From what to ditch to what you should focus on, these seniors know it all.

Home threatened by Whangaroa wildfire; boat destroyed by blaze at Waitangi

Scrub fire likely suspicious, cause still under investigation.

Fire under control after threatening homes in Far North

Firefighters battled blaze at Whangaroa, Northland, with one home evacuated.

Whangārei crash Northland's second fatality of Christmas/New Year Holiday

Police were called to Puna Rere Drive where the crash happened around 8.50pm.

Summer freedom campers expected to head to region

A significant number of visitors are expected this summer.

Family heartbroken to lose 70 years of memories in homestead fire

The family were smoking fish on a barbecue when the fire started.

‘Absolutely nuts’: Angler lands 464.5kg marlin after 10-hour battle

Skipper said Tuydor’s monumental effort was the greatest he’d seen in the angler's chair.

Mana enhancing approach to emergency housing praised by Human Rights Commission

Chief commissioner Paul Hunt called He Korowai Trust's approach "mana enhancing".

Another world title shot for Northland boxer Lani Daniels?

Former world title contender and Northlander Lani Daniels wants the title shot.

Horizontal rain and swirling winds: 'Dramatic' weather pummels Whangārei

A sudden burst of thunderstorms caused confusion and some chaos in the city.

Whangārei social supermarket aims to ease Christmas stress

People who are stressed out about finding kai this Christmas have a place to turn to.

Hit with a stick: Man relives violent attack at hands of boy racers

Boy racers are reportedly moving in a pack around the region.

Exiting the state system: Christian school to shut its doors over sex ed programme

School “unwilling to implement the national health and sexuality curriculum”.

Court ruling paves way for new no-take areas, commercial fishing ban

Landmark court decision effectively creates a new marine reserve in Northland.

Primary care headache: Around 11,000 Northlanders without a GP

Enrolling with a GP continues to be an uphill battle for many Northlanders.